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Veteran Zhang vows to soldier on for China PR

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Veteran Zhang vows to soldier on for China PR

Sydney: Zhang Rui showed age was just a number after the 37-year-old starred for China PR in their opening AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ 2-0 win against Bangladesh on Tuesday.

Playing in her fifth consecutive AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Zhang struck China PR’s second goal in first half added time as the defending champions eased to victory. 

Milicic pleased with China PR’s start; Bangladesh’s Butler remains bullish

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Milicic pleased with China PR’s start; Bangladesh’s Butler remains bullish

Sydney: Ante Milicic was delighted to see China PR make a positive start to their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ campaign, registering a 2-0 win against plucky Bangladesh in their Group B tie on Tuesday.

In a match which the East Asian side dominated with close to 60 percent possession and 24 attempts, Milicic admitted there were nerves at play as first half strikes from Wang Shuang and Zhang Rui settled the contest.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/video/wac2026-|-group-b-china-pr-2-0-bangladesh

Group B: China PR 2-0 Bangladesh

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Group B: China PR 2-0 Bangladesh

Sydney: China PR began their title defence in positive fashion after securing a 2-0 win against debutants Bangladesh in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B tie at Western Sydney Stadium on Tuesday.

Two first half goals earned the nine-time champions the winning start as they joined DPR Korea - who defeated Uzbekistan 3-0 in the earlier tie - as the early pacesetters in the group.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-china-pr-v-bangladesh

Preview - Group B: China PR v Bangladesh

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: China PR v Bangladesh

Sydney: China PR’s Ante Milicic and Peter Butler of Bangladesh will approach their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B tie on Tuesday in contrasting fashion.

Milicic, a former head coach of Australia, knows the heavy pressure on his shoulders as he looks to guide the defending champions through a tough group stage.

Hunger fuelling China PR’s Wu

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Hunger fuelling China PR’s Wu

Sydney: Missing out on China PR’s title-winning run at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ is fuelling Wu Haiyan’s motivation for success at Australia 2026.

Such is her determination that Wu remained focused on the task despite the training camp and tournament being played out amid Lunar New Year celebrations.

#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: China PR

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Know your team: China PR

Kuala Lumpur: Reigning champions China PR will arrive at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ determined to defend their crown and underline their status as the continent’s most successful side.

Four years after Shui Qingxia’s charges staged a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Korea Republic in the 2022 final to seal a record-extending ninth title, China PR are chasing history once more – this time under Ante Milicic.

Ulsan’s Kim sees hope despite exit

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Ulsan’s Kim sees hope despite exit

Shanghai: Head coach Kim Hyeon-seog chose to look at the positives after his Ulsan HD FC’s goalless draw with Shanghai Port FC on Wednesday meant elimination from the AFC Champions League Two  2025/26™.

The two-time champions were pipped to the final Round of 16 spot by Gangwon FC, with their fellow Korea Republic side advancing on superior goal difference. 

MD8: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 0-0 Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

MD8: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 0-0 Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Shanghai: Ulsan HD FC crashed out of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ after only managing a 0-0 draw with Shanghai Port FC at the Pudong Football Stadium on Wednesday. 

The result saw the former champions missing out on the Round of 16 on goal difference to fellow Korea Republic side Gangwon FC, with both finishing on nine points.