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Matildas Triumph Over North Korea, Secure World Cup Spot

3/14/2026

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Australia’s Matildas beat North Korea 2-1 in the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-finals on March 13, 2026, securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and advancing to a semi-final against China or Chinese Taipei on March 17.
Alanna Kennedy opened the scoring in the ninth minute, and Sam Kerr added a goal shortly after halftime.
Chae Un-Yong scored for North Korea in the 65th minute to tighten the match.

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Australia’s Matildas beat North Korea 2-1 in the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-finals on March 13, 2026, securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and advancing to a semi-final against China or Chinese Taipei on March 17.
Alanna Kennedy opened the scoring in the ninth minute, and Sam Kerr added a goal shortly after halftime.
Chae Un-Yong scored for North Korea in the 65th minute to tighten the match.