Australian-Korean star Dami Im will deliver both national anthems in a powerful a cappella performance ahead of Sunday night’s blockbuster AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ International Women’s Day clash between Australia and Korea Republic.
Two football powerhouses will collide at Stadium Australia in what is set to be the biggest attendance of the tournament so far, with a huge Sydney crowd expected to create a finals-like atmosphere for this top-of-the-group showdown.
Born in South Korea and raised in Australia, Im’s unique cultural story makes her the perfect artist to mark the occasion, celebrating the connection between the two nations on a night that also honours the strength, leadership and impact of women across every sector and community.
Following the anthem, Im will return to the field for a half-time performance. Her performance continues the tournament’s world-class entertainment line-up. Following Audrey Nuna’s spectacular Opening Ceremony appearance and ZIPPORAH’s debut of the Official Anthem That’s How We Win, Dami Im adds another standout moment to the biggest and most high-profile edition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ yet.
The 2026 edition has already rewritten the record books, with the tournament setting new benchmarks for both single match attendance and total attendance. To date, 82,371 fans have attended matches, surpassing the previous overall tournament record of 59,910 set at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2010 in China, with the competition still in its early stages.
Strong attendances across Perth, the Gold Coast and Sydney have demonstrated the extraordinary appetite for women’s football, and Sunday night’s epic clash is poised to lift the benchmark once again.
Tickets remain available for Sunday’s International Women’s Day showdown between Australia and Korea Republic at Stadium Australia.
Fans are encouraged to secure their seats now and be part of what promises to be one of the defining and most electric nights of the tournament.
Quote attributable to Dami Im:
“I often say I’m born in Korea, made in Australia – so being asked to perform both the Australian and South Korean national anthems for the upcoming Australia vs Korea Republic AFC Women’s Asia Cup match is so special.
“Music has always been a way to bring people together, and it’s such an honour to celebrate both cultures on a night that also recognises the power of women in sport on International Women’s Day.”
Quote attributable to Chief Operating Officer of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Local Organising Committee, Sarah Walsh:
“Dami Im’s story perfectly reflects the spirit of this tournament – bringing together cultures, communities and nations through football.
“We’ve already seen incredible artists like ZIPPORAH and Audrey Nuna add to the matchday atmosphere earlier and having Dami perform both national anthems on International Women’s Day will be another powerful moment at Stadium Australia.
“With the energy that’s been building, Sunday will be a really special occasion and a great opportunity for fans to experience it firsthand.”
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