Australia Soccer

Despite being largely outplayed by North Korea, the Australians have activated their belief mindset, and are zeroing in on the Women's Asian Cup trophy.

Goals from Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy allow the Matildas to scrap to a 2-1 win over North Korea in Perth in a thrilling Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal clash. 

When the Matildas played North Korea in Pyongyang in 2007, it was like unlike anything they had experienced before. 

Sensational protests, head-scratching substitutions and some seriously impressive play — North Korea is one of the Asian Cup's best sides, and certainly its most mysterious. Here is what the Matildas can expect in their blockbuster quarterfinal tonight in Perth.

Hayley Raso and Steph Catley will miss the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal, as the team prepares for the unknown quantities that North Korea may bring.

Australia has granted five Iranian players asylum after their Women's Asian Cup campaign. So, who are they?

In the moments that mattered, the Matildas lacked composure, while South Korea made them pay. They'll now have to do it the hard way if they're going to go all the way at the Women's Asian Cup. 

Steph Catley gets floored and Ellie Carpenter rages as Alanna Kennedy continues her hot streak. Here are the quick hits from the Matildas' 3-3 draw against Korea.

Alanna Kennedy nets a last-gasp equaliser, but it's not enough for the Matildas. They finish second in Group A after a pulsating 3-3 draw with Korea Republic in Sydney.

The Matildas must win their final Women's Asian Cup group game against South Korea in Sydney tonight to top their group and earn an easier passage through the knockout stage. 

There was a time when the Matildas had to fight and scrap for pay, recognition, and respect. They hope the Women's Asian Cup can change things for other nations. 

Former coach Tom Sermanni says "it wasn't his greatest look". But for its part in helping the Matildas to 2010 Asian Cup glory, it may well be the most consequential makeover in Australian football history. 

The Joe Montemurro incarnation of the Matildas feels like a throwback to classic Australian rock. And in their Asian Cup win over Iran, they showed their mantra of playing free, but always going for the win, is starting to pay off.

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is fit for tonight's Women's Asian Cup game against Iran on the Gold Coast, with coach Joe Montemurro conceding he will have to rotate his squad. 

After winning their opening Women's Asian Cup game, the Matildas now face Iran on the Gold Coast. Here's everything you need to know about how to follow the game.

On the eve of their Women's Asian Cup match against the Matildas, Iran's women's football team has expressed concern over the plight of their family and friends in Iran as war rages in the Middle East. 

The Matildas' 1-0 win over the Philippines in Perth wasn't their best performance. But they've promised better things are on the horizon — and there's reason to believe them. 

Sam Kerr makes the difference, Mary Fowler has a class cameo and Chloe Lincoln is cool in an injury crisis. Here are the quick hits from the Matildas' Asian Cup opener against the Philippines.

The Matildas get off to a winning start, but the Filipinas don't make things easy in the opening game of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium.

The Women's Asian Cup is finally upon us, with the Matildas beginning their quest for a second continental crown against the Philippines in Perth. This is all the need to know information, plus how to watch and follow the tournament opener.