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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.

Korea Republic will be on a mission to end their long wait for the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ title at Australia 2026.

Know Your Team: Korea Republic

Korea Republic's EAFF E-1 triumph was their first since 2005 and it came at the best possible moment with Shin Sang-woo's determined to challenge for the AFC Women's Asian Cup title. They came extremely close in the previous edition as they led 2-0 in the final against China PR but could not fend off the record winners' spirited fightback as they succumbed to a heartbreaking 3-2 loss. It was Korea Republic's first appearance in the final in 13 attempts and Shin's side will be determined to go all the way at Australia 2026.

Know your team: Philippines

Qualification to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ is another indicator of just how much the Philippines have improved in recent times.

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan are set for a historic return to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup with the Central Asian side back on the Continental stage for the first time since 2003.

Know your team: Vietnam

Vietnam will be counting on a solid qualifying campaign to power them at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Single-match tickets on sale today for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

The countdown to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ reaches another milestone, with highly anticipated single-match tickets going on sale from 10am AEST / 8am AWST today.

Know your team: Islamic Republic of Iran

Islamic Republic of Iran will be aiming to create more history when they compete against Asia’s elite at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

single-match ticket on-sale date for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 announced

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 with the announcement that highly anticipated single-match tickets will go on sale on Friday, 5 September.

Volunteer registrations now open for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Volunteer registrations are officially open today for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, with just 200 days to go until the biggest celebration of women’s football in our region kicks off on home soil.

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™