Group A: IR Iran 0-4 Australia

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Group A: IR Iran 0-4 Australia

Gold Coast: Australia booked their quarter-final place at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ in emphatic fashion by defeating the Islamic Republic of Iran 4-0 on Thursday evening.

Joe Montemurro’s side scored thrice in the first half in an accomplished performance to record a second win on the trot in Group A, which also confirmed Korea Republic’s passage into the knockouts.

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Group A: Philippines 0-3 Korea Republic

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Group A: Philippines 0-3 Korea Republic

Gold Coast: Korea Republic eased to a 3-0 victory on Thursday in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ to seal progress into the knockout stage.

Two goals in a three-minute first-half spell sent the 2022 finalists on their way to a 3-0 win against the Philippines, with their knockout stage confirmed following Australia's 4-0 triumph against Islamic Republic of Iran in the group's second tie on Thursday.

Defeat left the Philippines' hopes hanging by a thread, having lost 1-0 to Australia in their opener.

Preview - Group B: Uzbekistan v China PR

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: Uzbekistan v China PR

Sydney: For Uzbekistan head coach Kotryna Kulbyte, the way forward is clear as the Central Asian side prepare to take on defending champions China PR in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B fixture on Friday.

A 3-0 defeat against DPR Korea in their opening game did little to mellow the fierce determination that personifies the Lithuanian tactician, for whom Friday’s tie represents a fresh opportunity to apply the learnings from their opening-day showing.

Preview - Group B: Bangladesh v DPR Korea

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: Bangladesh v DPR Korea

Sydney: DPR Korea are determined to keep their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ fate in their own hands as they prepare to face Bangladesh in their second Group B tie on Friday.

Despite the vast difference in achievement and FIFA rankings, head coach Ri Song Ho is not underestimating Bangladesh’s challenge and is demanding full concentration from his players in the bid to build on their opening 3-0 win against Uzbekistan.

Humble Van Su credits Vietnam teammates for super show

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Humble Van Su credits Vietnam teammates for super show

Perth: Big moments often demand calm minds and Ngan Thi Van Su provided exactly that as her clinical brace powered Vietnam to a 2-1 win over India in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C tie on Wednesday.

While her two goals proved decisive, Van Su insisted the victory at the Perth Rectangular Stadium was built on preparation and belief rather than individual brilliance.

Soumya: India’s heartbeat on and off the pitch

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Soumya: India’s heartbeat on and off the pitch

Perth: As India suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Vietnam in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C opener at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday, one player stood out amid the highs and lows – Soumya Guguloth.

Running tirelessly across midfield, creating opportunities and battling for every ball, East Bengal’s Soumya showed the grit and vision that has taken the 24-year-old Telangana native to where she is.