Overview
- Hayley Raso entered the tournament’s mandatory seven-day concussion protocol after two head impacts against Iran and will miss Sunday’s match, with coach Joe Montemurro describing it as a light concussion and confirming ongoing assessment.
- Australia have already advanced after a 4-0 win over Iran, with goals from Amy Sayer, Mary Fowler and an Alanna Kennedy brace.
- Fowler marked her first start since an ACL injury with a goal, reinforcing attacking options alongside Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord.
- South Korea hold the goal-difference edge, so the fixture will decide top spot and could determine whether Australia remain in Sydney or travel west on a tighter turnaround for the quarter-finals.
- Montemurro indicated goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold and midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross are in contention for involvement after not featuring in the opening two games.