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Australia, Japan stumble in friendlies

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Australia, Japan stumble in friendlies

Kuala Lumpur: Australia fell to a 3-0 defeat against England in an international friendly in Derby on Tuesday.

Japan also found Norway too strong, with the European side registering a 2-0 win.

Kerr returns as Australia edge Wales

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Kerr returns as Australia edge Wales

Kuala Lumpur: Sam Kerr played for an hour in Australia's 2-1 win over Wales in an international friendly in Cardiff on Saturday.

The talismanic Kerr had not played for Australia for almost two years following an ACL injury.

While the Chelsea star did not get on the scoresheet, she showed glimpses of her quality and will be a welcome addition to the Matildas' push for the AFC Women's Asian Australia 2026™ next March.

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.

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#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.

#WAC2026 - Group A: What they said

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

#WAC2026 - Group A: What they said

Sydney: The draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ was completed on Tuesday with hosts Australia in Group A with Korea Republic, Islamic Republic of Iran and the Philippines.

As the teams begin planning for the continental showpiece in March 2026, the-AFC.com finds out their initial thoughts of the group.

#WAC2026 - Group B: What they said

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

#WAC2026 - Group B: What they said

Sydney: Two former champions will collide in Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after DPR Korea and China PR were drawn together, with Bangladesh and Uzbekistan the other challengers.

While defending champions and record nine-time winners China PR and DPR Korea - who have lifted the coveted trophy three times - are the favourites for the top two places, Bangladesh and Uzbekistan will be aiming to create history as well.

The-AFC.com listened to what the teams had to say after the Official Draw in Sydney on Tuesday.