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Group B: DPR Korea 3-0 Uzbekistan

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Group B: DPR Korea 3-0 Uzbekistan

Sydney: DPR Korea set a perfect tone for their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ campaign with a 3-0 defeat of Uzbekistan in their Group B fixture at the Western Sydney Stadium on Tuesday.

A hat-trick from Myong Yu-jong secured the three-time champions a dream start as they marked their return to the continental stage for the first time since 2010 with a commanding display.

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Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Uzbekistan

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Uzbekistan

Sydney: DPR Korea head coach Ri Song Ho refused to take Tuesday’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B tie against Uzbekistan lightly, despite arriving at the tournament on the back of remarkable success with the U20 women’s national team.

Ri, who guided the DPR Korea U20 side to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 title, underlined the vastly different demands of the senior game, while expressing confidence in his side’s preparations ahead of their long-awaited return to the continental showpiece.

Chae out to prove she belongs

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Chae out to prove she belongs

Sydney: Having risen through the ranks as one of DPR Korea’s brightest talents, Chae Un Yong believes she has earned her place on the senior stage as she prepares to make her debut at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ in the Group B opener against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.  

Captaining DPR Korea to an unforgettable triumph at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2024 and AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™, the youngster admitted that stepping up to the senior level comes with its own emotions.

#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: DPR Korea

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea will be determined to be title contenders at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Making a return to the continental showpiece for the first time since finishing runners-up in 2010, Ri Song Ho’s squad will be armed with pedigree, tactical discipline and an exciting new generation of talent.

China 2026 Draw finalised

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

China 2026 Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 hopefuls for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ discovered their road to continental glory following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams - expanded from eight - were divided into three groups with the tournament to be contested between May 1 and 17, 2026.

#AWCL Knockout Stage draw produces sizzlers

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

#AWCL Knockout Stage draw produces sizzlers

Kuala Lumpur: The eight teams discovered the road to glory following the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw on Thursday.

The action will kick off with the single leg quarter-finals, which will be played on March 28 and 29, 2026.

Wins for Japan, Australia

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Wins for Japan, Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Japan earned their second win over Canada in four days, with Mina Tanaka’s first half strike giving them a 1-0 win at Nagasaki Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia, meanwhile, also defeated New Zealand for a second time, winning 2-0.

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ was decided following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The seven group winners join Asia's representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 - DPR Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan - at the Finals.

The Finals will be contested on May 7-24, 2026. 

Knockout stage cast finalised

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Knockout stage cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 quarter-final cast was confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage on Sunday.

The top teams from each of the three groups and two best third-placed sides advanced to the quarter-finals, with the draw to be held on January 15.