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Australia vs South Korea: Matildas Aim for Group A Top Spot

Australia hosts South Korea in the Women’s Asian Cup 2026, with the Matildas aiming to secure top spot in Group A. Under interim coach Tom Sermanni, the team has already beaten the Taegeuk Warriors twice.

Playing on home soil, the Matildas line‑up features key players from top clubs, and under interim coach Tom Sermanni they have already secured back‑to‑back wins over South Korea in April.

The Koreans represent the toughest opposition the Australians have faced this tournament, with only England last October posing a greater challenge.