Overview
- Japan advanced by beating South Korea 4-1 in Sydney, with the Nadeshiko controlling the semifinal and having three additional goals ruled out.
- Australia reached the decider with a 2-1 win over defending champion China, sealed by Sam Kerr’s 58th‑minute strike for her fourth goal of the tournament.
- Japan enter the final on dominant form, scoring 28 goals and conceding just once across five matches under coach Nils Nielsen.
- Both finalists, along with China and South Korea, have already secured places at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil through semifinal qualification.
- Nielsen labeled Australia “massive favourites” due to home support, while Matildas coach Joe Montemurro praised his side’s resilience but said they still need to be better.