A place in the final and a shot at history is on the line as our Matildas take centre stage again tonight in Perth, with a perfect Tuesday night set for football at Optus Stadium.
The home side faces China PR in a blockbuster AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 semi final, with the winner advancing to Saturday’s decider and moving one step closer to lifting the trophy on home soil.
With the finish line now within sight, the Tillies head into the clash knowing victory would secure their place in the tournament final and keep alive hopes of a historic triumph in front of Australian fans.
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China PR loom as a formidable opponent, setting up a high stakes contest between two of Asia’s football powerhouses battling for a coveted place in the championship match.
The Perth crowd is expected to turn out in force, with hometown hero Sam Kerr leading the Matildas on familiar turf where her football journey first captured local support.
Teammate Alanna Kennedy also enters the semi final in standout form, having scored five goals so far to sit atop the tournament’s Golden Boot race heading into the clash.
Coverage across 10 and Paramount+ includes hosts Tara Rushton and Kat Haddad, commentary from Grace Gill and Andy Harper, plus analysis from Elise Kellond-Knight, Chloe Logarzo and Ash Sykes.
Coverage begins on 10’s main channel at 8.00pm AEST in NSW, VIC, ACT and TAS, 7.30pm ACDT in SA, 7.00pm AEST in QLD, 6.30pm ACST in NT and 5.30pm AWST in WA – check local guides for details.
Kick off is from 9:00pm AEST, more HERE.
CommBank Matildas vs China PR airs tonight, Tuesday 17 March, live from 8.00pm AEDT on 10, watch live on 10.com.au and the 10 app, and streaming on Paramount+ Australia
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