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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.

A general view of the precinct as fans arrive ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia

Key appointments made for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup LOC

Football Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of two senior leaders to the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™, further strengthening its preparations for the tournament.

Hikaru Kitagawa #13 of Japan in action during the Women's international friendly match between Japan and South Korea

Qualified: China PR, Japan, and Korea Republic

Three of Asia’s footballing powerhouses—China PR, Japan, and Korea Republic—have officially secured their places at the highly anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Philippines and Australia Matildas walk onto the pitch during the AFC Women's Asian Olympic Qualifier match between Philippines and Australia Matildas at Optus Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Perth, Australia.

Dates, cities and stadiums announced

The dates for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ were officially recommended to take place from 1 to 21 March 2026, following the 3rd AFC Women’s Football Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday (12 November).

Matildas fans celebrate victory at the Sydney FIFA Fan Festival during the Matildas FIFA World Cup Game, being played in Brisbane, on August 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Football Australia celebrates hosting rights for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026™

Football Australia is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™, following official ratification by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee at their meeting on 15 May 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand, on the eve of the 34th AFC Congress.

ustralia fans arrive at the stadium prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Host Cities revealed for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026™ Bid

Football Australia is excited to announce New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia as the proposed host states for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™.

A general view as the teams line up for national anthems during the international friendly match between Australia Matildas and China PR at Accor Stadium on June 03, 2024 in Sydney, Australia

Football Australia welcomes AFC Women's Football Committee recommendation to host AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026

Football Australia is delighted to confirm that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Football Committee has recommended Australia as the host association for the 2026 edition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™.