China v Australia: Women's Asian Cup 2026 Semifinal Live
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Live updates and full build-up from the first semifinal of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup as China meet hosts Australia.
Image: Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates after winning the AFC Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinal (Richard Wainwright/EPA)
By Manasi Pathak and Kevin Hand
Published on 17 Mar 2026
- China, the competition’s record nine-time champions, face Australia in the opening semifinal of the 2026 tournament. - China arrive as defending champions, having won the previous edition staged in India in 2022.
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