AFC welcomes Anytime Fitness as Official Regional Partner of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

AFC welcomes Anytime Fitness as Official Regional Partner of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced Anytime Fitness as the Official Regional Partner of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, underscoring a mutual commitment to promoting health, well-being, and community engagement through the unifying power of the beautiful game, inspiring people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds across the Continent.

As part of the collaboration, Anytime Fitness will support initiatives that celebrate strength, community, and leadership both on and off the pitch. Specifically, Anytime Fitness will integrate its brand into the Official AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026™ Volunteer Programme, which will be promoted as the "Official AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026™ Volunteer Programme Powered by Anytime Fitness." The initiative is designed to provide recognition and support that fosters confidence, empowering volunteers to become ambassadors of health and wellness.

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.

Montemurro expects Australia to rise to the challenge

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

Montemurro expects Australia to rise to the challenge

Sydney: Australia coach Joe Montemurro believes his squad will relish the opportunity to make amends for their exit from the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ at the hands of Korea Republic when the two nations clash again in the group phase of the 2026 edition.

The tournament hosts have been drawn to play the Philippines, Korea Republic and the Islamic Republic of Iran in Group A when the AFC Women’s Asian Cup returns next March, with the clash against the east Asians among the most eye-catching of the group phase.
 
Australia, who were due to co-host the FIFA Women’s World Cup along with New Zealand 18 months after the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, had gone into the tournament as one of the favourites, only for Ji So-yun’s 87th minute goal to eliminate Tony Gustavsson’s team.

Japan boss Nielsen wants Nadeshiko to improve tournament craft

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Japan boss Nielsen wants Nadeshiko to improve tournament craft

Sydney: Japan head coach Nils Nielsen will be looking for his Nadeshiko team to improve their ability to secure positive results at major tournaments as the former champions attempt to reclaim the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ title in Australia next year.

Nielsen’s team were drawn to face Vietnam, India and Chinese Taipei in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ at the Official Draw in Sydney on Tuesday ahead of their latest attempt to win the title for the first time since 2018.