Japan won the women's football gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games by defeating DPR Korea 5-3 on penalties. BongdaPlus reported that the match remained 2-2 after regulation and extra time, with Japan's late second-half equaliser keeping the contest alive. Neither side scored again before the shootout decided the title. The 2-2 match score and the 5-3 penalty outcome are separate results; shootout kicks should not be added to the match's goal total.