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.

Match Predictor debuts at #WAC2026

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Match Predictor debuts at #WAC2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is pleased to announce today the official launch of the Match Predictor contest for the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, marking the first time a predictor game has been introduced for an AFC women’s national team tournament, offering fans a unique way to engage with the competition.

The game is free to play and available on the-AFC.com/wac_predictor and through the AFC LIVE App.  

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will have their armour fully sharpened when they embark on their return after a 23-year absence at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Central Asian side are determined to make up for lost time, with a promising generation of stars ready to announce themselves on the continental stage.

Know your team: Bangladesh

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Know your team: Bangladesh

Kuala Lumpur: Bangladesh will be aiming to create more history when they make their debut at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, signalling a significant step forward in the nation’s football journey.

Having steadily built momentum over the past few years, head coach Peter Butler has made it clear that his young squad will not be at Australia 2026 just to make up the numbers.

Know your team: China PR

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Know your team: China PR

Kuala Lumpur: Reigning champions China PR will arrive at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ determined to defend their crown and underline their status as the continent’s most successful side.

Four years after Shui Qingxia’s charges staged a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Korea Republic in the 2022 final to seal a record-extending ninth title, China PR are chasing history once more – this time under Ante Milicic.

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.