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This is only the start, says DPR Korea’s Myong

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

This is only the start, says DPR Korea’s Myong

Sydney: Hat-trick heroine Myong Yu Jong insisted DPR Korea’s emphatic 3-0 win over Uzbekistan was only the beginning, as the forward set her sights on a far bigger objective at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026.

The 24-year-old gave her side the lead in the sixth minute before adding two more from the penalty spot prior to the interval but instead of revelling in a superb individual outing, Myong was already looking ahead.

DPR Korea’s Ri not satisfied despite win; Kulbyte resolute in defeat

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

DPR Korea’s Ri not satisfied despite win; Kulbyte resolute in defeat

Sydney: Even though DPR Korea marked their return to the continental stage with a comfortable 3-0 win against Uzbekistan in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 opener, head coach Ri Song Ho was left with much to mull over.

All three goals in Tuesday’s encounter came in the first half and while there was no lack of effort to add to the scoreline after the break, the fourth remained elusive, one of the many factors now on Ri’s mind as they prepare for the upcoming tie against debutants Bangladesh.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/video/wac2026-|-group-b-dpr-korea-3-0-uzbekistan

Group B: DPR Korea 3-0 Uzbekistan

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Group B: DPR Korea 3-0 Uzbekistan

Sydney: DPR Korea set a perfect tone for their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ campaign with a 3-0 defeat of Uzbekistan in their Group B fixture at the Western Sydney Stadium on Tuesday.

A hat-trick from Myong Yu-jong secured the three-time champions a dream start as they marked their return to the continental stage for the first time since 2010 with a commanding display.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-dpr-korea-v-uzbekistan

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Uzbekistan

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Uzbekistan

Sydney: DPR Korea head coach Ri Song Ho refused to take Tuesday’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B tie against Uzbekistan lightly, despite arriving at the tournament on the back of remarkable success with the U20 women’s national team.

Ri, who guided the DPR Korea U20 side to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 title, underlined the vastly different demands of the senior game, while expressing confidence in his side’s preparations ahead of their long-awaited return to the continental showpiece.

Chae out to prove she belongs

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Chae out to prove she belongs

Sydney: Having risen through the ranks as one of DPR Korea’s brightest talents, Chae Un Yong believes she has earned her place on the senior stage as she prepares to make her debut at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ in the Group B opener against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.  

Captaining DPR Korea to an unforgettable triumph at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2024 and AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™, the youngster admitted that stepping up to the senior level comes with its own emotions.

#WAC2026 - Squads revealed

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

#WAC2026 - Squads revealed

Sydney: The continent’s finest have converged for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with established stars and emerging talents set to light up the tournament.

The 12 sides hoping to achieve continental glory have announced their squads - with proven winners to debutants set to power their dreams and from the talented pool, the-AFC.com highlights one player per team to keep an eye on.

Asia’s best vie for continental glory at #WAC2026

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Asia’s best vie for continental glory at #WAC2026

Kuala Lumpur: The grandest spectacle of women’s football on the Continent will commence when 12 of Asia’s finest women’s national teams converge Down Under for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, which kicks off on March 1.

The 21st edition of the competition will take place from March 1 to 21, 2026, across Perth, Gold Coast, and Sydney, featuring spectacular venues, including those used during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, as the tournament returns to Australia for the first time since 2006.

Know your team: DPR Korea

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: 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.

China 2026 Draw finalised

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

China 2026 Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 hopefuls for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ discovered their road to continental glory following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams - expanded from eight - were divided into three groups with the tournament to be contested between May 1 and 17, 2026.

#AWCL Knockout Stage draw produces sizzlers

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

#AWCL Knockout Stage draw produces sizzlers

Kuala Lumpur: The eight teams discovered the road to glory following the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw on Thursday.

The action will kick off with the single leg quarter-finals, which will be played on March 28 and 29, 2026.