Japan v Australia: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 final - live

Updates from the Matildas’ clash at Stadium Australia Kick-off time in Sydney is 8pm AEDT Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Both coaches did their best to avoid favouritism during their pre-match press confereces. “We are talking about a final in a major tournament. Both teams can win. They have 50% chance of winning,” Nils Nielsen said. Unless Kerr and co are embarrassed by Japan on Saturday in a match in Sydney expected to draw in excess of 70,000 fans, the tournament has at least helped repair the Matildas’ reputation after two unsettling years…Saturday also has them looking up for the first time since the 2023 World Cup, wondering again how high they might climb, and what future will be theirs. Continue reading...