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8 August 2025

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™.

30 July 2025

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.

29 July 2025

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.

23 July 2025

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.

21 July 2025

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.

20 July 2025

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.

Nirmala relishing Thailand test after breaking goalscoring duck

Nirmala Devi was all smiles after scoring her first international goal, helping India cruise to a 5-0 win over Iraq in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Wednesday.

Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

The race to book tickets to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ went into overdrive on Sunday with action kicking off in six more groups.

Thailand’s flair delights Ikeda

Chiang Mai: Head coach Futoshi Ikeda praised his players’ composure after Thailand recorded a dominant 7-0 victory over Iraq in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B clash on Sunday.

Late equaliser denies Australia win

A stoppage time goal meant Australia had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Slovenia in an international women's friendly on Sunday.

Butler’s Bangladesh dreaming big

Yangon: Bangladesh are chasing a historic first after a dazzling 7-0 win against Bahrain in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group C opener on Sunday.

Qualifiers - Group B: Iraq 0-0 Timor-Leste

Iraq and Timor-Leste played to a goalless stalemate in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Monday.

Xaxa expects more from India

Pyari Xaxa believes India’s free-scoring 13-0 win against Mongolia is just what her team needed to fuel their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B campaign.

Qualifiers - Group B: Mongolia 0-13 India

India opened their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B campaign with a sparkling 13-0 win over Mongolia on Monday.

All you need to know about the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers

#WAC2026 Qualifiers - All you need to know

The action promises to be fast and frantic and ahead of the first kick of the ball, the-AFC.com takes a look at what is at stake and what can be expected over the coming days.