LIVE: China vs Australia – Women’s Asian Cup 2026 semifinals

Mumbai, India – The first semifinal of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup is under way, bringing continental heavyweights China and Australia face-to-face for a place in Sunday’s final. As the only matchday action detailed in tournament communications, the encounter carries the full weight of expectation for both programs and for a region eager to crown a new champion.

Build-up to the fixture has been dominated by talk of momentum: China arrived after grinding through a tense quarter-final, while Australia advanced on the back of a confident group-stage display. With the stakes now winner-takes-all, every touch, tactical tweak, and transition will be magnified on the tournament’s biggest stage yet.

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