Japan Vs Australia Final In Pics: See Best Photos From AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Title Match In Sydney
The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 final sets up a high-stakes clash as Japan take on hosts Australia at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21. Led by Sam Kerr, Australia will be eager to claim the title against the two-time champions, but history leans in Japan’s favour after previous final defeats of the Matildas. Japan have been dominant throughout the tournament, producing emphatic wins including an 11-0 rout of India, along with commanding victories over the Philippines and South Korea, underlining their status as the team to beat heading into the final.
Australia's team enters the field during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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The Japanese team walk onto the pitch for the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft
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Japan's goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita makes a save during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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Australia's Mary Fowler, left, against Japan's Hinata Miyazawa during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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Japan's Aoba Fujino kicks the ball during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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Japan's Hana Takahashi, challenges Australia's Mary Fowler during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft
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Japan's Maika Hamano, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft
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Australia's Katrina Gorry heads the ball as Japan's Hinata Miyazawa challenges during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft
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Australia's Caitlin Foord, center, is challenged by Japan's Hana Takahashi, left, and Japan's Aoba Fujino during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft
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Japan's Hana Takahashi and Australia's Katrina Gorry battle for the ball during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft
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Australia's Steph Catley heads the ball clear during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft
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Japan's Saki Kumagai, left, tackles Australia's Katrina Gorry during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft
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Australia's Jamilla Rankin, center, tries to control the ball during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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Japan's Maika Hamano, right, battles for the ball against Australia's Kyra Cooney-Cross during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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Australia's Sam Kerr, center, argues with referee during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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Japan's Aoba Fujino, left, battles for the ball against Australia's Kaitlyn Torpey during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker