All eyes on AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

All eyes on AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw

Kuala Lumpur: In less than a week, Asia’s finest women’s national teams will discover their Group Stage fate when the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw takes place at the iconic Sydney Town Hall on July 29 (Tuesday).

The 12-strong cast for the Finals was completed on Saturday following the conclusion of the Qualifiers, which saw the Islamic Republic of Iran secure the last ticket to the 21st edition of the Continent’s premier women’s national team tournament.

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Know your team: IR Iran

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Know your team: IR Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will be aiming to create more history when they compete against Asia’s elite at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

After making a historic debut at India 2022, Iran showed grit in a challenging qualifying campaign that ended with a win against favourites Jordan to seal back-to-back Finals appearances.

Know your team: Japan

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Know your team: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan have a proud AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ record to maintain as they look forward to winning the coveted trophy for a third time.

The Nadeshiko have reached the semi-finals in each of their last 15 appearances and Nils Nielsen’s squad - the continent's highest ranked side - will be a force to be reckoned with yet again.

Know your team: India

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Know your team: India

Kuala Lumpur: India will spare no effort to ensure that their appearance at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ will be a memorable one.

The South Asian side sealed automatic qualification to the continental showpiece for the first time and will be determined to stamp their mark against Asia's best. 

Australia 2026 cast finalised

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Australia 2026 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran were the final team to confirm their ticket to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after topping Group A of the Qualifiers on Saturday.

Iran will join 11 other teams for the final draw which will be held in Sydney on July 29.

Know your team: Korea Republic

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will be on a mission to end their long wait for the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ title at Australia 2026.

The Taegeuk Ladies will head into the continental showpiece on a high after winning the EAFF E-1 Women's Football Championship 2025 title.