Europe Wrap: Asia’s finest prove their mettle

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Europe Wrap: Asia’s finest prove their mettle

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia defenders Justin Hubner and Kevin Diks and Japan midfielder Reo Hatate all fired home crucial goals in the Eredivisie, Bundesliga and Scottish Premiership respectively this past week.

Other top Continental players did their part to rally their teams, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

Group A: Korea Republic 3-0 IR Iran

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Group A: Korea Republic 3-0 IR Iran

Gold Coast: Korea Republic got off to a winning start in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Monday as they overcame a determined Islamic Republic of Iran side.

A strong second-half showing saw the Taeguk Ladies emerge 3-0 victors at the Perth Stadium to chalk up a seventh opening win in tournament history, and move to the top of Group C.

Preview - Group B: China PR v Bangladesh

Mon, 02 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.

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.

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ match schedule unveiled

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ match schedule unveiled

Team Base Camp concept to be implemented for first time
Date of AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: With 10 months to go until kick-off for the Continent’s most prestigious men’s football competition, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) today confirmed the match schedule for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.