The "Kangaroo Army" Australia defeated Japan 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2025 Asian Cup for 20 and Under on the 27th, advancing to the final for the second time in history, and will next compete with the "Desert Green Eagles" Saudi Arabia for the title.

Australia advanced to the final for the second time in their history by beating Japan 2-0 in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup for Under 20

Australia won the semi-finals of the Asian Cup for 20 and Under with goals from Moussa Toure and Pearlman, their second final since 2010 but runners-up to North Korea 15 years ago. Australia will next face Saudi Arabia in the final, which will be looking to win the title for the first time in history, with Saudi Arabia set their sights on winning the title again after 1986, 1992 and 2018.

Saudi Arabia eliminated South Korea in the semi-finals after a penalty shootout. Australia have been in excellent form in this tournament, winning all five of their games so far, scoring as many as 15 goals, while Saudi Arabia have won three, drawn one and lost one in regulation time.