Chinese player Shao Ziqin (in red) competes at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup semifinals on March 17, 2026. (Photo provided to China News Service) In the semifinals of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Tuesday, Team China suffered a narrow 1?2 defeat to Australia, missing out on a place in the final.

Chinese player Zhang Chengxue (in red) competes at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup semifinals on March 17, 2026. (Photo provided to China News Service)

Chinese players sing the national anthem before the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup semifinals on March 17, 2026. (Photo provided to China News Service)