Kick-off Meeting sets roadmap for AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2029

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Kick-off Meeting sets roadmap for AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2029

Tashkent: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted several strategic meetings with the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) as part of its commitment to ensure the successful delivery of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2029, which will be held in Central Asia for the first time.

The three-day meeting, which concluded on Wednesday, was attended by key representatives from both organisations, including AFC Deputy General Secretary Shin Man Gil, UFA Senior Vice President Ravshan Irmatov, and UFA General Secretary Avaz Maksumov.

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Record number of officials appointed to #WAC2026

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Record number of officials appointed to #WAC2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed its largest-ever cast of match officials for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, taking place from March 1 to 21.

A total of 45 officials from across 20 Member Associations, comprising 14 referees and 16 assistant referees, including two standby officials for each position, as well as 11 Video Match Officials (VMOs), have been appointed for the Continental showpiece that will be staged in world-class venues across three host cities of Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney, including those that hosted the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Official Online Store now live for fans worldwide

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Official Online Store now live for fans worldwide

Kuala Lumpur: With the countdown to Asia’s most prestigious women’s tournament gathering momentum across the Continent and beyond, passionate fans can now own a piece of football history with the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Official Online Store now live.

The online store offers fans worldwide an extensive assortment of officially licensed merchandise, including apparel, headwear, and accessories (key rings, lanyards, etc), with more products to be released in the lead-up to the tournament.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ celebrates golden jubilee with single-match ticket announcement

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ celebrates golden jubilee with single-match ticket announcement

Kuala Lumpur: The countdown to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ reached a monumental milestone today by celebrating its 50th anniversary with the announcement of single-match ticket sales, which open on Friday, September 5.

First staged with just six participating teams in 1975 as the Asian Cup Ladies Football Tournament in Hong Kong, China, Asia’s flagship women’s national team competition has since evolved into one of the grandest celebrations of women’s football across the globe and inspired millions across the Continent and beyond.

#WAC2026 - Group stage matches to look out for

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

#WAC2026 - Group stage matches to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Official Draw has left fans in anticipation as the three groups are set for some thrilling battles.

With the top two sides from each group and two best third-placed teams to advance to the knockout stage, the 12 teams have no room for error when the action kicks off on March 1, 2026.

The-AFC.com highlights several matches which could determine progress or heartbreak.

#WAC2026 - The Groups

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

#WAC2026 - The Groups

Sydney: Intriguing battles and rivalries renewed will provide the backdrop in the chase for ultimate glory at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Tuesday’s Official Draw produced three exciting groups so join the-AFC.com as we take a deep look at just what can be expected when the tournament kicks off on March 1, 2026.