Group A: IR Iran 0-2 Philippines

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Group A: IR Iran 0-2 Philippines

Gold Coast: The Philippines kept alive their hopes of making the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ knockout stage on Sunday by defeating the Islamic Republic of Iran 2-0.

A goal in each half confirmed third place in Group A and Mark Torcaso’s side will hope they have done enough to advance as one of the two best third-placed teams, with the final round of matches in the other two groups to be played in the next two days.

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Group A: Australia 3-3 Korea Republic

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Group A: Australia 3-3 Korea Republic

Sydney: Australia came from behind twice to force a 3-3 draw with Korea Republic in a pulsating AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ tie at Stadium Australia on Sunday.

The result meant Korea Republic finished as the Group A winners and will meet the third-placed side from either Group B or C in the quarter-finals while Australia will play the Group B runners-up.

The enthralling encounter was witnessed by a new tournament record of 60,279 fans, surpassing the previous best of 44,379 which was set when the Matildas played the Philippines in the tournament opener on March 1. 

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v China PR

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v China PR

Sydney: A thriller is on the cards when DPR Korea and China PR meet in their final AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ tie on Monday to determine who finishes top of Group B.

Maximum points from their opening two matches earned them a place in the quarter-finals respectively but both are determined to complete a perfect group stage.

Preview - Group B: Bangladesh v Uzbekistan

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: Bangladesh v Uzbekistan

Perth: Bangladesh and Uzbekistan will leave nothing on the table when they meet in their final AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Monday.

Consecutive defeats have left the sides’ hopes hanging by a thread but victory will give them a fighting chance to advance as one of the two best third-placed teams.

Miyazawa stamps her mark for Japan

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Miyazawa stamps her mark for Japan

Perth: Hinata Miyazawa stole the show with a hat-trick as Japan roared past India 11-0 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday.

After struggling to break down Chinese Taipei’s deep defensive block in the opening game, Miyazawa and her teammates came out with a clear plan to attack early.

Matsunaga’s hard work pays off

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Matsunaga’s hard work pays off

Perth: Saki Matsunaga played a pivotal role in Chinese Taipei edging Vietnam 1-0 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia™ 2026 Group C at the Perth Rectangular Stadium, with her clever play leading to the winning goal on Saturday.

It was Matsunaga’s initial initiative that set up the opener as her effort struck the crossbar before Su Yu-Hsuan headed the ball home in the 26th minute.