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LIVE: China vs Australia – Women’s Asian Cup 2026 semifinals
The article provides live updates and build-up coverage of the first semifinal match of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup between China and Australia. The match takes place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Manasi Pathak,Kevin HandAl JazeeraFiled 2026-03-17 · 07:22 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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The article provides live updates and build-up coverage of the first semifinal match of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup between China and Australia. The match takes place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. China, the defending champions and record nine-time winners of the tournament, face the host nation, Australia. All eyes are on Australia's Sam Kerr. The article is written by Manasi Pathak and Kevin Hand.
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China has won the Women's Asian Cup a record nine times.
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China is the defending champion, having won the last title in India in 2022.
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The match is taking place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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China and Australia are playing in the 2026 Women's Asian Cup semifinal.
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All eyes will be on Matildas legend Sam Kerr.
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