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Joon Shik Shin watches as Su Hee Cho & Co, a traditional Korean percussionist group, performs during a celebration of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup in Parramatta Square.

Why these South Koreans are supporting North Korea in the Asian Cup

Joon Shik Shin is leading a group of fans to support the North Korea women’s team in the hope that it will be a small step towards peace in the peninsula.

  • Frances Howe

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Mary Fowler, Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord process the 3-3 draw.

Matildas ‘make things harder for ourselves’ at Asian Cup. What’s new?

The Matildas could have had it easy and stayed in Sydney for their quarter-final. So, of course, they are travelling back to Perth for a more difficult match.

  • Emma Kemp
Ji So-Yun (left) lifts the EAFF E-1 Women’s Football Championship trophy.

‘They have decided to stop their silence’: South Korea threaten to boycott Asian Cup in Australia

The Matildas are set to face South Korea in the last game of the group stage in Sydney on March 9. The Koreans may not be there.

  • Frances Howe
The Matildas celebrate.

Matildas v South Korea LIVE updates: Injury-hit Aussies claim 1-0 win over South Korea

It wasn’t particularly pretty, but Friday night’s victory at Allianz Stadium was the confidence-booster they needed.

  • Vince Rugari
Grahm Arnold.

‘These things are lessons in life’: Socceroos embrace Miller after devastating Asian Cup exit

After 94 minutes Australia were on the brink of the Asian Cup semi-finals. Then came South Korean goals from a penalty and a free kick - both conceded by Lewis Miller - and another heartbreaking Socceroos defeat.

  • Emma Kemp
Harry Souttar is still the main man at the back for Australia.

Four reasons why the Socceroos can get past South Korea in Asian Cup quarter-final

The Koreans will have just two days to prepare for the clash on Saturday morning after a gruelling 120-minute battle with Saudi Arabia. You might say it’s all coming up Arnie.

  • Vince Rugari
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Brazil’s players in Qatar unveil a banner in support of Pele after their 4-1 round-of-16 win over South Korea.

World Cup LIVE: Brazil fans, players salute Pele after South Korea romp

Vinicius jnr, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta all made it onto the scoresheet in the first half as the five-time champions eye a deep run in Qatar.

  • James Polson
Lucas Paqueta celebrates Brazil’s fourth and final goal.

Sublime Brazil crush South Korea with attacking masterclass

Brazil took just seven minutes to hit the lead and didn’t let up in a frantic opening term which underlined their status as tournament favourites in Qatar.

  • Ossian Shine
Switzerland players celebrate with teammate Xherdan Shaqiri after he scored his side’s opening goal.

Switzerland edge Serbia in goalfest to reach last 16, Cameroon upset Brazil

Switzerland reached the World Cup knockout round for the third successive tournament after prevailing 3-2 over Serbia.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates the goal later given to teammate Bruno Fernandes.

Brazil, Portugal through to knockouts as Ghana triumph in thriller

Brazil overcame the absence of Neymar to beat Switzerland 1-0 and advance to the round 16 of the World Cup, where they will be joined by Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. 

  • Jerome Pugmire