Milicic, who took charge of Australia’s senior women’s national football team in February 2019 shortly before the inaugural Cup of Nations, will oversee Australia’s bid to qualify for Tokyo 2020 early next year, and, if successful, will guide the Matildas to the 12-nation tournament in Japan.

One of Milicic’s assistant coaches, Ivan Jolic, has also had his contract extended for the same period.

This week; a Wembley Cup final for one Korea Republic star, and a tournament-ending injury for another, while one of Japan's new faces believes her side can be the first in World Cup history to reach three successive finals.

Having stormed to the tournament’s ultimate match in the past two editions of the global showpiece, Japan now have a chance of making history by becoming the first team to complete a treble at France 2019. It is a target in which Japan midfielder Yuka Momiki has her sights firmly fixed.

The KFA said Kim, 34, was cut from head coach Yoon Duk-yeo's training camp roster of 28 players, after suffering the injury during a warm-up for a WK League match on Thursday.

The camp for the June 7-July 7 Women's World Cup in France is scheduled to start on Tuesday.

The KFA said it hasn't yet decided whether to name a replacement for Kim or stick with the three remaining goalkeepers, Kang Ga-e, Jeon Ha-neul and Jeong Bo-ram.

In their eighth European final in 10 seasons, Lyon will meet Barcelona in Budapest on May 18 after qualifying by denying a Chelsea side for whom Korea Republic's Ji So-yun played a starring role and scored a superb free-kick.

Despite the daunting tasks facing them, however, forward Yeo Min-ji is confident that her side is capable of springing a surprise or two.

"This is our third Women's World Cup campaign," said the 25-year-old striker.

"Four years ago, we reached the Round of 16 in Canada (for the first time) so the expectations are high heading to France this time around. Our men's team performed well in last year’s World Cup and we want to impress the watching world at France just like they did in Russia.

"For me, this is my first Women's World Cup. I missed out on Canada 2015 due to an unexpected injury. I had participated in the U-17 and U-20 Women's World Cups so I can't wait for my Women's World Cup debut in France."

The duo is joined by Pernille Harder of Denmark, Lindsey Horan of the United States and Ada Hegerberg, Kumagai's Olympique Lyonnais teammate, who won the first ever Women's Ballon d'Or in 2018.

The publicly-voted award, which will be announced on May 22, has never been won by an Asian player since its inception in 2015, and this year's edition is the first time two Asian players have reached the top five.