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Australia will open the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ in front of a packed Perth Stadium on 1 March, taking on the Philippines in a blockbuster tournament opener.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ today unveiled the official brand identity of the competition in Sydney, Australia.

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ is proud to announce a powerful collaboration with First Nations artists Shauna Hill and Grace Amidy, whose work will feature in the tournament’s brand.

Final line-up of teams confirmed for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ The line-up is now complete and anticipation is building as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ welcomes its final cast of competing nations, with the Islamic Republic of Iran claiming the 12th and final spot in dramatic fashion.

IR Iran defeated Jordan 2-1 in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers on Saturday to confirm their ticket to the Finals.Second half goals from Sara Didar and Negin Zandi meant Iran topped the group on the head-to-head ratio with both teams finishing on nine points.

Lebanon concluded their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A campaign with a 1-0 win against Singapore on Saturday. Having started with two defeats, Wael Gharzeddine’s side bounced back to defeat Islamic Republic of Iran on Matchday Three before brushing aside Singapore, who closed their campaign with no points.

Japan have a proud AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ record to maintain as they look forward to winning the coveted trophy for a third time. The Nadeshiko have reached the semi-finals in each of their last 15 appearances and Nils Nielsen’s side - the continent's highest ranked side - will be a force to be reckoned with yet again.

The countdown to the biggest celebration of women’s football in Asia is well and truly on, and fans have wasted no time getting involved. Thousands of eager supporters jumped online the moment tickets went on sale at 10am AEST this morning, highlighting the incredible demand for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

DPR Korea will be determined to be title contenders at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™. Making a return to the continental showpiece for the first time since finishing runners-up in 2010, Ri Song Ho’s squad will be armed with pedigree, tactical discipline and an exciting new generation of talent.