All roads lead to Stadium Australia as the CommBank Matildas chase Asian Cup glory for the first time since 2010 in front of a sellout crowd.
Australia will face Japan in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Final, closing out a tournament that has steadily built into one of the most watched events on local television this year.
The Tillies have surged through the competition with momentum and belief, now standing one win away from lifting the trophy.
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Japan enters the decider off a strong semi final performance, setting up a clash between two in form sides with contrasting styles and plenty at stake.
For Australia, the spotlight falls on captain Sam Kerr alongside a squad stacked with attacking threats and big match experience across the park.
Off the pitch, the network has enlisted ARIA Award winning artist G Flip to headline the closing ceremony, delivering a live performance that adds to what is shaping as a full scale event rather than just a match.
The broadcast will be led by host Tara Rushton, joined by Nalin Mastou on the sidelines, with commentary from Grace Gill and Andy Harper, plus analysis from a roster of Matildas alumni.
Coverage comes as the tournament continues to deliver strong audiences, with the semi final win over China PR earlier in the week reaching 2.2 million viewers nationally and driving record streaming numbers for the network.
With interest surging and the Tillies on the brink, all eyes now turn to the final tonight as Australia looks to deliver a defining moment.
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10 News will air a special edition live at 2:00pm AWST in Perth, 3:30pm ACST in Darwin, 4:00pm AEST in Brisbane, 4:30pm ACDT in Adelaide, and 5:00pm AEDT in Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart before coverage begins.
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Final airs tonight, Saturday 21 March, on 10, 10 app and website, and live on Paramount+ for subscribers.
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