The South Korean women's football team, led by coach Shin Sang-woo, has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 AFC Asian Cup by finishing first in their group. In their last group stage match held in Sydney, Australia, the team faced a thrilling 3-3 draw against Australia. Despite equal points with Australia at 7 points, South Korea topped the group due to a superior goal difference. Earlier in the group stage, they had already secured their place by defeating both Iran and the Philippines.

In the match against Australia, South Korea initially took the lead with a goal from Moon Eun-joo in the 13th minute. However, they faced adversity as they conceded an equalizer to Alanna Kennedy in the 32nd minute and then went into halftime trailing 1-2 after conceding a second goal to Sam Kerr. After making a tactical substitution, South Korea earned a penalty kick early in the second half, converted by Kim Shin-ji, bringing the score to 2-2. The momentum shifted towards Korea, who then took a 3-2 lead with another goal from Kang Chae-rim, only to be drawn level again at the last moment by Kennedy's second goal.

The result means South Korea will face either the third-placed team from Group B or Group C in the quarterfinals on the 14th. Additionally, a spot in the upcoming 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup is at stake, as the top four teams of this tournament gain direct qualification, while a playoff spot is also available for some teams based on their performance. This tournament serves not only as a championship but also as a qualifier for the World Cup, adding extra importance to the remaining matches for South Korea.