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Epakis’ Australia show their intent

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Epakis’ Australia show their intent

Pathum Thani: Head coach Alex Epakis believes Australia’s dominance in their opening AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group C match sets a foundation they can grow into over the course of the continental showpiece.

Australia overwhelmed Chinese Taipei 5-0 on Thursday, with Skye Halmarick and Peta Trimis both scoring twice and Triana Fuller adding to the tally in an encounter the Young Matildas controlled from the start.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-|-group-c-australia-5-0-chinese-taipei

Group C: Australia 5-0 Chinese Taipei

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Group C: Australia 5-0 Chinese Taipei

Pathum Thani: Australia proved too strong for Chinese Taipei as they romped to a 5-0 win in their opening AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group C tie on Thursday.

The Young Matildas took control of the match at the Pathum Thani Stadium from the starting whistle as Chinese Taipei offered almost no resistance. 

Preview - Group C: Australia v Chinese Taipei

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group C: Australia v Chinese Taipei

Pathum Thani: Australia will not make the mistake of underestimating Chinese Taipei when the sides kick off their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group C campaigns on Thursday.

The Young Matildas beat the East Asian side 3-0 in the Qualifiers en route to a perfect three-match run. Australia, who finished third in the last edition, also boast a superior head-to-head record, winning their previous encounters in 2009 and 2024.

Japan stun England; wins for Australia, IR Iran

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Japan stun England; wins for Australia, IR Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Japan made history with their first ever win against England as Kaoru Mitoma sealed a 1-0 victory in Tuesday's international friendly at Wembley.

There were also wins for fellow FIFA World Cup-bound Australia and Islamic Republic of Iran. Jordan played to a draw with Nigeria while Korea Republic and Saudi Arabia suffered defeats.

Matricciani: Depth made the difference for Melbourne

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Matricciani: Depth made the difference for Melbourne

Melbourne: Michael Matricciani did not hide his delight after Melbourne City FC stood tall to edge PFC Nasaf 2-1 and advance to the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-finals on Sunday.

The win sealed a second successive semi-final appearance for the Australian side with head coach Matricciani highlighting the impact of Melbourne’s bench which gave his team extra attacking impetus against a tiring Nasaf side. 

#AWCL - Finals set to be a sizzler

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#AWCL - Finals set to be a sizzler

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ is primed for an exciting conclusion following the completion of the last eight stage on Sunday.

The four teams will now set their eyes on the centralised Finals, with the semi-finals to take place on May 20 and the final three days later, with all three ties single leg affairs.

QF: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 2-1 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

QF: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 2-1 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Melbourne: Chinaza Uchendu stepped off the bench to score a spectacular 90th minute winner as last season’s runners-up Melbourne City FC booked their place in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf on Sunday.

The Nigerian forward was introduced in the 82nd minute and struck less than eight minutes later when she flicked the ball over her own head before crashing a vicious shot past the flat-footed Maftuna Jonimqulova.

The win, which came after Holly McNamara’s 38th minute opener for City was cancelled out in the 42nd minute by Zarina Mamatkarimova, means Michael Matricciani’s side will take on Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza in the semi-finals in May.

#U20WAC - Know your Group C teams

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#U20WAC - Know your Group C teams

Bangkok: The AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ kicks off on Wednesday with 12 teams hoping to lift the trophy.

The race for the title promises to be intense and ahead of the 12th edition of the tournament kicking off, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the Group C cast.

Wins for Australia, China PR, Guam, Indonesia and Uzbekistan

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Wins for Australia, China PR, Guam, Indonesia and Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: FIFA World Cup 2026-bound Australia and Uzbekistan recorded contrasting wins in their FIFA Series matches on Friday.

There were also impressive victories for China PR, Guam and Indonesia while Jordan, Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia - who are also preparing for the global showpiece - were also in action.

Preview - QF: Melbourne City FC (AUS) v PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Preview - QF: Melbourne City FC (AUS) v PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Melbourne: Melbourne City FC will start as favourites when they host PFC Nasaf in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ quarter-finals on Sunday.

Australia's Melbourne City cruised into the knockout stage with a perfect record of three wins in Group A while Uzbekistan's Nasaf finished second in Group B.

Popovic aiming for Australia reset

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Popovic aiming for Australia reset

Sydney: Australia head coach Tony Popovic will look to use the Socceroos’ hosting of this month’s FIFA Series to re-establish a positive mood within his squad as the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues in earnest.

The Australians will face African powerhouse Cameroon in Sydney on Friday before travelling to Melbourne to take on fellow FIFA World Cup qualifiers Curaçao in one of the last remaining warm-up matches ahead of the Finals in June and July.

Australia have been drawn to play co-hosts the United States, Paraguay and one of Slovakia, Kosovo, Turkey and Romania in Group D at the 48-nation Finals with Popovic ready to ramp up preparations in the coming weeks.