Australia edge North Korea to set up China or Taiwan Asian Cup semifinal

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By The Associated PressMarch 13, 2026 at 03:20 PM

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Australia defeated North Korea 2-1 in the Women's Asian Cup on Friday, March 13, 2026, securing a spot in the semifinals and qualifying for the FIFA World Cup. Sam Kerr played a pivotal role, scoring one goal and assisting another. Alanna Kennedy scored the first goal for Australia in the ninth minute, followed by Kerr's goal early in the second half. North Korea responded with a goal in the 65th minute by Chae Un Yong, but Australia's defense held firm. Australia will now face either China or Taiwan in the Asian Cup semifinal match.

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Chae Un Yong 40% Kim Kyong Yong 40% An Kuk Hyang 40% Chelsea 40% Mackenzie Arnold 50% Alanna Kennedy 60% China 60% Taiwan 60% FIFA World Cup ×270% Sam Kerr ×280% Australia ×790% North Korea ×790%

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women’s asian cup 100% fifa world cup 90% australia 80% north korea 70% semifinal 60% sam kerr 50% matildas 40% scoring opportunities 40%

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Australia

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