IR Iran beat Jordan to confirm ticket

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

IR Iran beat Jordan to confirm ticket

Amman: Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Jordan 2-1 in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers on Saturday to confirm their ticket to the Finals.

Second half goals from Sara Didar and Negin Zandi meant Iran topped the group on the head-to-head ratio with both teams finishing on nine points. 

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Lebanon defeat Singapore to sign off in style

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Lebanon defeat Singapore to sign off in style

Amman: Lebanon concluded their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A campaign with a 1-0 win against Singapore on Saturday.

Having started with two defeats, Wael Gharzeddine’s side bounced back to defeat Islamic Republic of Iran on Matchday Three before brushing aside Singapore, who closed their campaign with no points.

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.

Know your team: Chinese Taipei

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Chinese Taipei

Kuala Lumpur: Chinese Taipei will aim to maximise their chance to recapture past glories as they look forward to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Chinese Taipei were in a class of their own between 1977 and 1981 - which yielded three consecutive titles - but have gone through a leaner period since.

Reaching successive Finals for the first time since 2008, Chinese Taipei will be out to reclaim their place at the summit of women’s football in Asia.

Australia's Irankunda makes Watford switch

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Australia's Irankunda makes Watford switch

Kuala Lumpur: Highly-rated Australia international winger Nestory Irankunda has signed for Watford from Bayern Munich on a five-year contract, the English Championship club announced on Friday.

The former Adelaide United forward has made the switch a year after leaving Australia to join Bayern Munich, and the 19-year-old has moved to Watford for an undisclosed fee.

Iraq's Arnold, Indonesia's Kluivert confident of chances

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Iraq's Arnold, Indonesia's Kluivert confident of chances

Kuala Lumpur: Iraq head coach Graham Arnold and his Indonesia counterpart Patrick Kluivert both expressed optimism following the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs draw on Thursday.

The teams were drawn in Group B, alongside hosts Saudi Arabia, with the tacticians vowing that their respective side's will spare no effort in their bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.