2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup knockout stage

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The 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup knockout stage will be the second and final stage of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup final tournament. It will begin on 13 March with the quarter-finals and will end on 21 March 2026 with the final. [1]

Contents

All times are local. [1]

Format

In the knockout stage, extra time and a penalty shoot-out will be used to decide the winner if necessary (Regulations Article 10.1). [2]

Combinations of matches in the quarter-finals

The specific matchups involving the third-placed teams depend on which two third-placed teams qualify for the quarter-finals. [2]

Combinations of matches in the quarter-finals
No.Third-placed teams
advance from groups		1A
vs		1C
vs
1AB3B3A
2AC3C3A
3BC3C3B

Qualified teams

The top two placed teams from each of the three groups, along with the two best-ranked third-placed teams, will qualify for the knockout stage.

GroupWinnersRunners-upThird-placed teams
(Best two qualify)
A Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
B Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan
C Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Flag of Chinese Taipei (Olympics; 1986-2010).svg  Chinese Taipei N/a

Bracket

 
 Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
 
          
 
 14 March – Sydney (SA)
 
 
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 6
 
 18 March – Sydney (SA)
 
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan 0
 
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
 
 15 March – Sydney (SA)
 
 Quarter-final 3 winner
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
 
 21 March – Sydney (SA)
 
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
 
 Semi-final 1 winner
 
 13 March – Perth (PRS)
 
 Semi-final 2 winner
 
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2
 
 17 March – Perth (PS)
 
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 1
 
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
 
 14 March – Perth (PRS)
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China (a.e.t.) 2
 
 
Flag of Chinese Taipei (Olympics; 1986-2010).svg  Chinese Taipei 0
 
Play-in matches
19 March – Gold Coast
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan
Quarter final 3 loser
19 March – Gold Coast
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea
Flag of Chinese Taipei (Olympics; 1986-2010).svg  Chinese Taipei

Quarter-finals

The winners will qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The losers will advance to the play-in matches.

Australia vs North Korea

Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg2–1Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea
  • Kennedy Soccerball shade.svg9'
  • Kerr Soccerball shade.svg47'
 Report (AFC)
Report (FIFA)
Perth Rectangular Stadium , Perth
Attendance: 16,466
Referee: Veronika Bernatskaia (Kyrgyzstan)

Player of the Match:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mackenzie Arnold

Assistant referees: [3]
Heba Saadieh (Palestine)
Supawan Hinthong (Thailand)
Fourth official:
Doumouh Al Bakkar (Lebanon)
Reserve assistant referee:
Makoto Bozono (Japan)
Video assistant referee:
Muhammad Taqi (Singapore)
Assistant video assistant referee:
Meshari Al-Shamari (Qatar)

China vs Chinese Taipei

China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg2–0 (a.e.t.)Flag of Chinese Taipei (Olympics; 1986-2010).svg  Chinese Taipei
Shao Ziqin Soccerball shade.svg94'
Chen Ying-hui Soccerball shade.svg118' (o.g.)		 Report (AFC)
Report (FIFA)
Perth Rectangular Stadium , Perth
Attendance: 5,238
Referee: Oh Hyeon-jeong (South Korea)

Player of the Match:
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shao Ziqin

Assistant referees: [4]
Park Mi-suk (South Korea)
Lee Soo-bin (South Korea)
Fourth official:
Asaka Koizumi (Japan)
Reserve assistant referee:
Chihiro Ikki (Japan)
Video assistant referee:
Sivakorn Pu-udom (Thailand)
Assistant video assistant referee:
Mamdouh Al-Shadan (Saudi Arabia)

South Korea vs Uzbekistan

South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg6–0Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan
Report (AFC)
Report (FIFA)
Stadium Australia , Sydney
Attendance: 12,974
Referee: Lara Lee (Australia)

Player of the Match:
Flag of South Korea.svg Ko Yoo-jin

Assistant referees: [4]
Emma Kocbek (Australia)
Madelaine Allum (Australia)
Fourth official:
Casey Reibelt (Australia)
Reserve assistant referee:
Hà Thị Phượng (Vietnam)
Video assistant referee:
Kate Jacewicz (Australia)
Assistant video assistant referee:
Muhammad Taqi (Singapore)

Japan vs Philippines

Japan  Flag of Japan.svgQF3Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Report (AFC)
Report (FIFA)
Stadium Australia , Sydney
Referee: Dong Fangyu (China)

Assistant referees: [5]
Xie Lijun (China)
Bao Mengxiao (China)
Fourth official:
Supiree Testhomya (Thailand)
Reserve assistant referee:
Nuannid Donjangreed (Thailand)
Video assistant referee:
Fu Ming (China)
Assistant video assistant referee:
Law Bik Chi (Hong Kong)

Play-in matches

The winners will qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The losers will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs.

Uzbekistan vs Quarter-final 3 loser

Uzbekistan  Flag of Uzbekistan.svgvQuarter-final 3 loser
[ Report (AFC)]
Report (FIFA)
Gold Coast Stadium , Gold Coast

North Korea vs Chinese Taipei

North Korea  Flag of North Korea.svgvFlag of Chinese Taipei (Olympics; 1986-2010).svg  Chinese Taipei
[ Report (AFC)]
Report (FIFA)
Gold Coast Stadium , Gold Coast

Semi-finals

Australia vs China

Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svgvFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
[ Report (AFC)]
Report (FIFA)
Perth Stadium , Perth

South Korea vs Quarter-final 3 winner

South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svgvQuarter-final 3 winner
[ Report (AFC)]
Report (FIFA)
Stadium Australia , Sydney

Final

Semi-final 1 winner v Semi-final 2 winner
[ Report (AFC)]
Report (FIFA)
Stadium Australia , Sydney

References

  1. 1 2 "AFC Women's Asian Cup™ Australia 2026 Match Schedule" (PDF). the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  2. 1 2 "AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Competition Regulations" (PDF). AFC . 15 May 2025. p. 27, 28. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Match Officials QF1" (PDF). the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation. 11 March 2026.
  4. 1 2 "AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Match Officials QF2&3" (PDF). the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation. 12 March 2026.
  5. ↑ "AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Match Officials QF4" (PDF). the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation. 13 March 2026.
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