The South Korean women's national football team has announced its 26-player roster for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup to be held in Australia, with a focus on both experienced and rookie players.
The 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup roster has been finalized, featuring 26 players announced by the Korea Football Association. Key players like Ji So-yeon and Kim Hye-ri from Suwon FC Women and Jang Seul-ki from Gyeongju Hansuwon are included alongside several newcomers such as Kim Min-ji from Seoul City Hall. Under the guidance of coach Shin Sang-woo, the team will travel in business class, a notable upgrade reflecting the association's support for the women's team at major international tournaments.
The average age of the women's national team has decreased to 26.4 years from 28.9 years during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, indicating a shift towards a younger squad. The team will gather on the 15th at Cheonan Korea Football Park for training before departing for Australia on the 19th. They are placed in Group A and will compete against Iran, the Philippines, and the host country, Australia, starting on March 2.
The Asian Cup will see 12 teams compete, with the top two teams from each of the three groups and two best-performing third-placed teams qualifying for the quarterfinals. The tournament is crucial, as the four semifinalists and two teams winning a playoff from the quarterfinals will secure a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, underlining the significance of this competition for the South Korean women's football program.
