Volunteer registrations now open for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Volunteer registrations now open for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Sydney: With just under 200 days to go until the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, volunteer registration for the continental showpiece was officially launched by the Local Organising Committee on Wednesday.

Volunteers will play a vital role in supporting matches and helping to deliver an unforgettable tournament experience at the 21st edition of Asia’s premier women’s national team competition, which takes place across three host cities – Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney – from March 1 to 21 and brings together fans, players and officials from all 12 competing nations.

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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.

#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.

Dream Fearless powers bold new #WAC2026 brand

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Dream Fearless powers bold new #WAC2026 brand

Sydney: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ today unveiled the official brand identity of the competition in Sydney, Australia.

Proudly revealed during the Final Draw of the Continental showpiece, held at the iconic Sydney Town Hall in the Harbour City, the occasion marked a significant milestone in the countdown to the 21st edition of Asia’s premier women’s national team competition.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ match schedule confirms spectacular battles

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ match schedule confirms spectacular battles

Sydney: The stage has been officially set for the Continent’s flagship women’s national team showpiece, following the conclusion of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw on Tuesday evening.

Taking place at the iconic Sydney Town Hall, the spectacular ceremony charted the route to ultimate glory for the 12 contenders. The official match schedule has now been confirmed by the AFC and the Local Organising Committee (LOC), and can be accessed here.

#WAC2026 Draw finalised

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

#WAC2026 Draw finalised

Sydney: It is all systems go for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ following the Official Draw on Tuesday.

The 12 teams were drawn into three groups during a glittering ceremony at the Sydney Town Hall with the continental showpiece to run from March 1 to 21, 2026.