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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 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™.

Ticket rush begins for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

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™.

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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.

Know your team: DPR Korea

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.

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Chinese Taipei will aim to maximise their chance to recapture past glories as they look forward to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™. Chinese Taipei were in a class of their own between 1977 and 1981 - which yielded three consecutive titles - but have gone through a leaner period since.

Know your team: Chinese Taipei

Chinese Taipei will aim to maximise their chance to recapture past glories as they look forward to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™. Chinese Taipei were in a class of their own between 1977 and 1981 - which yielded three consecutive titles - but have gone through a leaner period since.

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India will spare no effort in their buildup to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with a meticulous training programme planned.

Know your team: India

India will spare no effort in their buildup to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with a meticulous training programme planned.

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China PR will head into the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ knowing they will have to overcome a tough challenge if they are to retain the title.

Know your team: China PR

China PR will head into the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ knowing they will have to overcome a tough challenge if they are to retain the title.

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While Bangladesh are gearing up for their first ever appearance at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™, the South Asian side will not be at Australia 2026 just to make up the numbers.

Know your team: Bangladesh

While Bangladesh are gearing up for their first ever appearance at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™, the South Asian side will not be at Australia 2026 just to make up the numbers.

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Champions in 2010, Australia have a long storied history with the competition - starting with their participation as guests in the inaugural edition played in Hong Kong, China in 1975. The Matildas - who reached the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 which Australia co-hosted with New Zealand - will be among the favourites, especially with the backing of their passionate fans.

Know your team: Australia

Champions in 2010, Australia have a long storied history with the competition - starting with their participation as guests in the inaugural edition played in Hong Kong, China in 1975. The Matildas - who reached the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 which Australia co-hosted with New Zealand - will be among the favourites, especially with the backing of their passionate fans.

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With the draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ just two weeks away, the-AFC.com retraces the history of the continent's premier women's football tournament.

The foundation of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™

With the draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ just two weeks away, the-AFC.com retraces the history of the continent's premier women's football tournament.

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Australia defeated Panama 3-2 in a highly entertaining contest to finish the four-game international window on a high.

Grant strike seals Matildas comeback victory

Australia defeated Panama 3-2 in a highly entertaining contest to finish the four-game international window on a high.

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