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Australia vs Japan confirmed for AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final clash at Stadium Australia
In case you missed it, the CommBank Matildas Final opponent was confirmed last night, following the second semi-final, with Australia taking on Japan for the silverware.
Following a 4-1 win over Korea Republic in their semi-final, Australia will take on Japan for the chance to lift the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ title.
Japan v CommBank MatildasDate: Saturday, 21 March 2026Venue: Stadium Australia, SydneyTime: 8:00pm AEDTBroadcast: Network 10 and Paramount+Radio: ABC Sport & ABC ListenBuy Tickets
The CommBank Matildas will take on Japan in the Final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, as the two teams fight to lift the tile on Saturday night in Sydney.We've got you covered with how to watch in Australia, Worldwide and via Radio and at LiveSites around Australia.
Japan storm into Asian Cup final against Matildas with ominous dismantling of South Korea
Maika Hamano burst into tears after scoring Japan's second. (Getty Images: Brendon Thorne)
Japan has stormed into the Women's Asian Cup final against the Matildas, comprehensively outclassing South Korea 4-1 in their semi-final at Sydney's Stadium Australia.
Challenged by some as having had an easy ride to the semifinal, critics said Japan could not be judged until they played a team that was on their level.
Based on the evidence displayed in front of the smattering of 17,367 supporters at Homebush, the challenge will be finding a team that's even close to it.
Japan smothered South Korea with their press and dazzled them with their sumptuous passing. (Getty Images: Brendon Thorne)
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Japan coach Nils Nielsen has described Australia attacker Mary Fowler as his "favourite player in the whole world" as he looks to derail the Matildas' plans to lift the Women's Asian Cup on home soil.
Fresh off an impressive 4-1 thrashing of South Korea, Nielsen's Japanese outfit will lock horns with the Matildas at Sydney's Stadium Australia in Saturday's final.
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