Audrey Nuna to headline AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ opening ceremony

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Audrey Nuna to headline AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ opening ceremony

Perth: Adding to the excitement of the highly anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee have today confirmed KPop Demon Hunters star Audrey Nuna as the headline act at the Opening Ceremony on March 1, 2026.

Widely recognised as one of the most influential emerging voices in global pop culture, Audrey Nuna is best known for lending her singing voice to Mira in the global hit film KPop Demon Hunters and will take to the stage ahead of the opening match between Australia and the Philippines at Perth Stadium.

First-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ mascot unveiled

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

First-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ mascot unveiled

Gold Coast: With less than 100 days to go, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ today unveiled the first-ever official mascot in the history of the competition: Naara, the fire horse.

Introduced to fans amid festivities celebrating International Volunteers’ Day in Gold Coast, the milestone follows the launch of WAVEMAKER, the tournament’s first-ever bespoke match ball created by Kelme, further underscoring the AFC’s commitment to setting new benchmarks for the Continent’s premier women’s national team competition.

#WAC2026 Official Match Ball makes first appearance at 100-day countdown

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

#WAC2026 Official Match Ball makes first appearance at 100-day countdown

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ today marked the 100-day countdown to the Continent’s premier women’s national team competition in Sydney, Australia.

The celebration signalled a monumental milestone for the women’s game in Asia, as the official match ball, WAVEMAKER – the first-ever bespoke ball for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ created by Kelme – made its first physical appearance for fans to view up close.

WAVEMAKER announced as Official Match Ball of AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

WAVEMAKER announced as Official Match Ball of AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Kuala Lumpur: With just over 100 days to go to the Continent’s premier women’s showpiece, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Kelme are proud to unveil WAVEMAKER – the Official Match Ball for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, which will be held from March 1 to 21.

Inspired by the powerful nature surrounding Australia’s stunning coastline, WAVEMAKER captures the dynamic rhythm of ocean waves, symbolising the fearless spirit of women athletes riding the tide of progress and breaking barriers, as well as the resilience and unity to strive for excellence.

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.