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Meet Tilly Linturn: Our Fearless Dreamer

Meet competition winner Tilly Linturn, our Fearless Dreamer.

The Countdown is On! 100 Days to Go!

The countdown is officially on! In just 100days, Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney will come alive as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ kicks off - a celebration of football, culture and community like no other.

100 Days to Go: Stars and Young Dreamers Ignite Asian Cup Countdown

Excitement is building as the countdown to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ heats up.

WAVEMAKER announced as Official Match Ball of AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

The first-ever bespoke Official Match Ball created exclusively for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ launches Community Champions program

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has launched its multicultural Community Champions program, welcoming more than 200 community leaders to help bring the excitement, colour and cultural pride of Asia’s most prestigious women’s football tournament to life.

Gold Coast ticket allocation exhausted for Matildas v Iran as excitement builds for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has reached a major milestone, with the first ticket allocation for the match between Australia and IR Iran at Gold Coast Stadium on 5 March officially exhausted.

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The countdown to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ reached another milestone today, as the tournament celebrates 50 years since the very first AFC Women’s Asian Cup™

50th Anniversary celebrated for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup

The countdown to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ reached another milestone today, as the tournament celebrates 50 years since the very first AFC Women’s Asian Cup™

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Follow Your Team Packs now on sale for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Follow Your Team Packs now on sale for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Following the Final Draw on 29 July and the success of the Follow Australia Pack, we’re thrilled to announce that Follow Your Team ticket packs are now on sale for all 11 remaining nations competing at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

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AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ match schedule confirms spectacular battles

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ match schedule confirms spectacular battles

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.

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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.

Dream Fearless powers bold new AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ brand

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.

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AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ announces brand collaboration with Indigenous artists

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ announces brand collaboration with Indigenous artists

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.

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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.

Final line-up of teams confirmed for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

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.

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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.

IR Iran beat Jordan to confirm qualification

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.

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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.

Lebanon defeat Singapore to sign off in style

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.

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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.

Know your team: Japan

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.

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