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14 March 2026

G Flip to headline AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Closing Ceremony

ARIA Award-winning artist G Flip will headline the Closing Ceremony of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

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.

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™.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.