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8 March 2026

Records shattered again as Matildas and Korea Republic make history on International Women’s Day

Matildas and Korea Republic make history on International Women’s Day

7 March 2026

250,000 tickets sold

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has hit a major milestone, surpassing 250,000 tickets sold across the tournament.

6 March 2026

Dami Im to perform both national anthems at Australia vs Korea Republic International Women’s Day clash

Australian-Korean star Dami Im will deliver both national anthems in a powerful a cappella performance ahead of Sunday night’s blockbuster AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ International Women’s Day clash between Australia and Korea Republic.

5 March 2026

#WAC2026 breaks all-time attendance record

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ cemented its place in history by setting a new total attendance record.

5 March 2026

Records continue to tumble at AFC Women’s Asian Cup

Tonight’s blockbuster between the Matildas and IR Iran at Gold Coast Stadium on track to be a sellout.

1 March 2026

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ opens with record-breaking night in Perth

History was made in Perth tonight as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ opened with a spectacular and record-breaking Opening Ceremony at Perth Stadium, launching the biggest and most high-profile edition in the tournament’s history.

Tilly Linturn is our Fearless Dreamer competition winner.

Meet Tilly Linturn: Our Fearless Dreamer

Meet competition winner Tilly Linturn, our Fearless Dreamer.

100 days to o until the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 kicks off

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.

Anytime Fitness is an Official Regional Partner

AFC welcomes Anytime Fitness as Official Regional Partner of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Anytime Fitness will support initiatives that celebrate strength, community, and leadership both on and off the pitch.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is proud to confirm Aveeno® as the Official Regional Partner in Australia for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, reinforcing the AFC’s commitment to empowering women, promoting health and well-being, and celebrating excellence in Asian women’s football.

AFC announces Aveeno® as Official Regional Partner for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Reinforcing the AFC’s commitment to empowering women, promoting health and well-being, and celebrating excellence in Asian women’s football.

With just over 100 days to go until Asia’s premier women’s showpiece, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Kelme are proud to unveil WAVEMAKER – the first-ever bespoke Official Match Ball created exclusively for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

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.

Record number of officials appointed for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed its largest-ever line-up of match officials in Women’s Asian Cup history, for the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, taking place from 1–21 March.