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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 lif

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Steph Catley of Australia passes the ball during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Semi Final match between Australia Matildas and China PR at Perth Stadium on March 17, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

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Catley: You can see the fight in everyone's eyes

CommBank Matildas defender Steph Catley said that she could see the determination in the team after they secured their place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ final with a hard-fought win over China PR on Tuesday.The team will face either Korea Republic or Japan in Sydney on Sat

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Semi Final match between Australia Matildas and China PR at Perth Stadium on March 17, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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Kerr: Everyone was fighting for each other

CommBank Matildas captain Sam Kerr praised the fighting spirit of the team after their 2-1 semi-final victory over China PR on Tuesday evening.Kerr scored the goal that proved to be the winner as Australia advanced to the final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™. “Everyone was ju

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Caitlin Foord of Australia celebrates the win during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Semi Final match between Australia Matildas and China PR at Perth Stadium on March 17, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

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Foord: We’ve showed Aussie spirit these last couple of games

CommBank Matildas forward Caitlin Foord said that the team had showed “Aussie spirit” in the knock-out stages of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, and she backed them to do the same in the final.She was speaking after she scored the first goal in the team’s 2-1 victory o

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Montemurro: You can feel the belief of this team

CommBank Matildas Head Coach Joe Montemurro said that while their performances to reach the final have been far from perfect, the team’s belief in themselves and momentum has carried them to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ final.He was speaking to media alongside Player

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Caitlin Foord of Australia celebrates with teammates, Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler and Ellie Carpenter of Australia after scoring her team's first goal during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Semi Final match between Australia Matildas and China PR at Perth Stadium on March 17, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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WATCH: CommBank Matildas advance to AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ final with 2-1 victory over China PR

The CommBank Matildas have advanced to the final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, defeating defending champions, China PR 2-1 in the semi-final.Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr were on the scoresheet either side of half-time to secure the all-important victory.