South Korea Vs Japan Semi-Final In Pics: See Best Photos From AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Knockout Match In Sydney

South Korea face Japan in the second semi-final of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 at Stadium Australia, Sydney, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Both teams have been unbeaten in the tournament so far, with Japan beating the Philippines 7-0 and South Korea defeating Uzbekistan 6-0 to make it to the last-four stage. The Nadeshiko are favourites, as they have won back-to-back titles in 2014 and 2018, but South Korea will look to clinch consecutive final berths after a runner-up finish in 2022.

Updated on: 18 March 2026 3:54 pm

Published at: 18 March 2026 2:16 pm

South Korea Vs Japan AFC Women's Asian Cup Semi-Final match-

South Korea pose for a team photo ahead of the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

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Japan pose for a team photo ahead of the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

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South Korea Vs Japan AFC Womens Asian Cup Semi-Final match-Riko Ueki

Japan's Riko Ueki, right, and South Korea's Ko Yoo-jin battle for the ball during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

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Japan's Riko Ueki, right, heads the ball during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

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South Korea Vs Japan AFC Womens Asian Cup Semi-Final match-Noh Jin-young

Japan's Riko Ueki, left, takes a shot at goal as South Korea's Noh Jin-young during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

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Japan's Riko Ueki, right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring her team's first goal during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

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South Korea Vs Japan AFC Womens Asian Cup Semi-Final match-Kim Min-jung

South Korea's goalkeeper Kim Min-jung punches the ball during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

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South Korea Vs Japan AFC Womens Asian Cup Semi-Final match-Saki Kumagai

Japan's Saki Kumagai, right, and South Korea's Jeon Yu-gyeong battle for the ballduring the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

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South Korea Vs Japan AFC Womens Asian Cup Semi-Final match-Maika Hamano

Japan's Maika Hamano reacts, centre, after scoring her team's second goal during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft.

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Japan's Maika Hamano, centre, is congratulated by teammates after scoring her team's second goal during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft.

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South Korea Vs Japan AFC Womens Asian Cup Semi-Final match-Yui Hasegawa

Japan's Yui Hasegawa, right, has her shot at goal saved by South Korea's goalkeeper Kim Min-jung, left, during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft.

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A South Korean fan waves a flag during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft.

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South Korea Vs Japan AFC Womens Asian Cup Semi-Final match-Choo Hyo-joo

South Korea's Choo Hyo-joo, right, and Japan's Riko Ueki battle for the ball during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft.