Matildas downplay Japan fears in hunt for Asian glory

Heartbreak for Matildas as Japan seal narrow win in the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup

The Matildas have the chance to win the Asian Cup title for the first time since 2010 but face one of the world’s best women’s sides in Japan. Kick-off is at 8pm AEDT; follow all the action live.

Matildas’ three-year journey to culminate in Asian Cup final

The Matildas captured the country’s hearts and minds during the Women’s World Cup three years ago — but they now have the chance to lift some silverware at home in the Women’s Asian Cup.

Matildas downplay Japan fears in hunt for Asian glory

Vice-captain Ellie Carpenter has played down fears Australia's Women's Asian Cup campaign will end in heartache as the Matildas face an in-form Japan.

CommBank Matildas to face Japan in AFC Women’s Asian Cup

Australia’s women’s national soccer team will face Japan’s women’s national football team this Saturday (21st March) at Stadium Australia in the final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. After progressing through the tournament with a series of hard-fought performances, The Matildas now head into the decider carrying both home momentum and national expectation, with a capacity crowd expected in Sydney. Captain and striker Sam Kerr leads the side into …

How the Matildas went from rent-a-crowd to record crowds at the Asian Cup

The last time the Matildas played an Asian Cup final in Australia, there were 5,000 people in the stands at a suburban football ground in Adelaide.