Four players from Andrée Jeglertz’s side are involved at the prestigious tournament, with Mary Fowler linking up with Australia and Japan including Yui Hasegawa, Aoba Fujino and Ayaka Yamashita in their squad.
They’re both just two wins from the final, being held in Sydney on Saturday 21 March at 09:00 (UK).
Next Fixture
All fixturesBarclays WSL
GMT
Group Stage results
The Matildas qualified as Group A runners-up, with South Korea pipping them to top spot on goal difference.
Fowler and co. beat the Philippines 1-0 in their opening match, before beating Iran 4-0 with our City forward getting on the scoresheet.
A battle for top spot then followed between the hosts and South Korea, with a thrilling 3-3 draw ensuring Australia would have to settle for second.
Japan, meanwhile, cruised to the top of Group C with three wins from three.
They began their Asian Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei, before an 11-0 triumph against India guaranteed their place in the knockout stages, with Yui Hasegawa on the scoresheet.
Their 100% record continued in their final Group C match, with Aoba Fujino’s strike helping them beat Vietnam 4-0.
Potential Meeting
Australia and Japan’s group stage performances mean they’re now on opposite sides of the knockout phase.
This means their only possible meeting would be in next Saturday’s final, held in Sydney at 09:00.
Australia face Group B runners-up North Korea in the quarter-finals on Friday 13 March (10:00 kick-off), with a last four tie against either China or Chinese Taipei the reward for the victors on Tuesday 17 March.
Japan, meanwhile, take on the Philippines in their last eight bout on Sunday 15 March (05:00), with South Korea or Uzbekistan waiting in the semis on Wednesday 18 March at 09:00.
Route to the final
Quarter-final
Australia v North Korea - Friday 13 March (10:00)
Japan v Philippines - Sunday 15 March (05:00)
Semi-final
South Korea or Uzbekistan v Japan - Wednesday 18 March (09:00)
China or Chinese Taipei v Australia - Tuesday 17 March (10:00)
Final
Saturday 21 March (09:00)
City v Spurs: Last chance to buy tickets!
We’re back in action at the Joie Stadium on Saturday 21 March, when we welcome Tottenham Hotspur for a 12:00 (UK) kick-off.
City sit top of the WSL table with just five matches remaining, boasting a 100% record on home soil, but that’ll be put to the test against the visitors.
Indeed, Spurs still hold faint hopes of European qualification and have lost just once on the road in 2026, even winning their last away fixture in the WSL 7-3 at Aston Villa.
It all points towards another thrilling clash at the Joie Stadium. Seated tickets are available from just £15 for adults and £6 for Under-16s, with standing tickets on sale for just £13 for adults or £5 for Under-16s.
Don’t miss out as City’s push for the WSL title continues!
