Where To Watch Australia W vs North Korea W? Streaming Channels & Info

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Where To Watch Australia W vs North Korea W? Streaming Channels & Info

Summary

Hosts Australia take on North Korea in the first quarter finals of the AFC Asian Cup.
The winner qualifies for the FIFA World Cup as well.
Both sides finished as runners-up in their respective groups.

After an exciting group phase, the stage is set for an even better knockout phase at the 2026 AFC Asian Cup, as hosts Australia W prepare to face North Korea W in the first quarter-final of the tournament. The winner not only books a semifinal spot but also punches a ticket to the 2027 World Cup.

Australia women's national football team had the first spot firmly in sight, but they faltered in the final step. A thrilling 3-3 draw with South Korea W saw them lose out on the top spot in Group A. Alanna Kennedy had to rescue a point with a late leveller.

As they gear up for the knockouts, head coach Joe Montemurro believes the draw did more good than harm for his side."The Korea Republic game was the perfect preparation. We hadn’t faced that sort of challenge before in a while, so it was an ideal precursor for what’s coming next,” said Montemurro.

Despite a perfect start, the Matildas aren't at their best at the tournament. But life will come full circle for the legendary Sam Kerr as she enters the twilight of her career. A 16-year-old Sam Kerr scored in the finals of the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup against North Korea as her side ultimately lifted the title after succeeding on penalties. She will be keen to bow out with another title

The North Korea women's national football team will remember the 2010 final for a long time. Not only did it dent their ambition to retain their 2008 title, but it also proved to be their last continental showpiece for sixteen years. Under Ri Song Ho's stewardship, they focused on youth and reaped rewards. After winning the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2024, the coach promoted six players into the senior setup and reached the biggest stage in Asia again. The young squad delivered by sealing qualification to the knockouts with a game to spare.

But the coach's stubbornness to rotate his XI did cost them as they lost their final group stage game to China PR to finish as the runners-up in their group B. The coach doubled down on his willingness to play the same lineup and get a result even against Australia.

"Since I became head coach, the focus has always been on fitness. From the very first day of organising our team to today, I have prioritised physical fitness for all our players. With that mentality, our team is prepared as a unit."