It’s My Game at #WAC2026: A dive into Dong Fangyu’s stellar career

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

It’s My Game at #WAC2026: A dive into Dong Fangyu’s stellar career

Sydney: As the Continent’s attention remains fixed on the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) shines the spotlight on China PR’s Dong Fangyu, who officiated the opening match of the competition, in the first instalment of the It’s My Game campaign this year.

As Perth Stadium geared up for a historic night that promised the highest-attended match in the history of the Continental showpiece at the time, Dong quietly added another milestone to her already impressive career.

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Chen’s desire for Chinese Taipei to succeed runs deep

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Chen’s desire for Chinese Taipei to succeed runs deep

Perth: Chen Ying-Hui was the heartbeat of Chinese Taipei’s challenging group stage campaign at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Taichung Blue Whale midfielder played every minute of her team’s Group C campaign, displaying steady leadership and tactical versatility.

Wu’s increasing experience strengthening China PR’s chances

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Wu’s increasing experience strengthening China PR’s chances

Perth: Midfielder Wu Chengshu has quietly grown into one of the key figures in the China PR setup as the defending champions prepare for their quarter-final clash against Chinese Taipei in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 on Saturday.

Currently playing her club football in Europe with Dijon FCO Feminine in France’s Premiere Ligue, the industrious midfielder has developed into a reliable presence in central midfield.

Feels amazing to be in the quarter-finals, says Uzbekistan’s Asadova

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Feels amazing to be in the quarter-finals, says Uzbekistan’s Asadova

Sydney: For Dilrabo Asadova, the key to Uzbekistan’s run to the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has been a simple but effective approach – taking things one match at a time.

Returning to the continental stage for the first time in 23 years, the Central Asian side faced consecutive defeats at the hands of reigning champions China PR and three-time winners DPR Korea.

But the Kotryna Kulbyte-led side lived up to their team motto of treating each day as a chance to create something special and recorded a stunning 4-0 win against debutants Bangladesh to book their knockout stage ticket.

Korea Republic’s Choe determined to make up for 2022 disappointment

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Korea Republic’s Choe determined to make up for 2022 disappointment

Sydney: The heartbreak of losing the 2022 final is still vivid for Choe Yu-ri and there’s nothing the midfielder wants more than to make up for it by Korea Republic emerging as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ champions.

Now 31, the midfielder started each of Korea Republic’s six matches at India 2022 - which ended with them losing the final 3-2 to China PR after having led 2-0 and Choe is determined to not experience that despair again. 

Key technical insights enhance match officials’ preparations for #WAC2026 knockouts

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Key technical insights enhance match officials’ preparations for #WAC2026 knockouts

Sydney: As the dust settled on the intense Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, a knowledge-sharing session was conducted for the tournament’s referees ahead of their official duties for the Quarter-finals of the Continental showpiece.

Serving as a vital platform to familiarise match officials with the key trends and tactical developments that had emerged during the group matches, the virtual programme was hosted by the competition’s Technical Observers Team (TOT) that was led by AFC Head of Women’s Football Bai Lili, alongside Rae Dower, Asako Takakura, Soleen Hamed Al-Zoubi, Houriya Taheri, Konomi Suzuki, and Letecia Bautista.