Kerr: It’s all about Australia winning

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Kerr: It’s all about Australia winning

Perth: Captain Sam Kerr is determined to lead Australia to victory in Friday’s quarter-final against DPR Korea at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

With automatic qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 also on the line, Kerr expects Australia to produce a high level of intensity against the three-time winners.

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Choe Il Son ready to take DPR Korea to new heights

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Choe Il Son ready to take DPR Korea to new heights

Perth: Choe Il Son believes DPR Korea have the belief and quality to rise to the challenge when they face hosts Australia in the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Friday.

The talented forward, the AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) 2025, has been one of the standout young stars in women’s football after helping DPR Korea secure a historic double in 2024 with triumphs at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup and the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

Now turning her focus to the continental stage, Choe said the team are fully aware of the task ahead but the forward remains confident of delivering a strong performance.

#WAC2026 - Vote for your favourite Group Stage Goal Presented by Visa

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 - Vote for your favourite Group Stage Goal Presented by Visa

Sydney: The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group stage came to a thrilling end with brilliant goals that deserved a hat off. From an ice-cold free kick to stunning solos and powerful long shots, the players produced their best.

The-AFC.com invites you - the fans - to vote for the goal which you think was the best in the group stage.

#WAC2026 - Group Stage: In Numbers

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 - Group Stage: In Numbers

Sydney: The group stage of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ drew to a close on Tuesday after 18 thrilling matches.

Just eight teams remain in the hunt for the coveted title and as they plan their knockout stage journey, the-AFC.com takes a look at some facts and figures that caught the eye from the group stage.

Munoz proud of JDT’s progress

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Munoz proud of JDT’s progress

Hiroshima: Xisco Munoz was beaming with pride after Johor Darul Ta’zim reached the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Wednesday.

Kosuke Kinoshita’s 90th-minute penalty gave Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 1-0 win on the night but Malaysia’s JDT advanced 3-2 on aggregate, securing quarter-final progression for the first time.

Osako hits the high note at the right time for Vissel

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Osako hits the high note at the right time for Vissel

Vissel: Yuya Osako was a man on a mission in Vissel Kobe’s 2-1 win over FC Seoul in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 second leg tie on Wednesday.

His header in the 78th minute saw the home side draw level after having been behind for much of the game to Patryk Klimala’s 20th minute strike, with Japan's Vissel eventually going on to win the game 2-1 thanks to Yosuke Ideguchi’s 89th minute goal to advance 3-1 on aggregate.

It had been a long wait for Osako - who started the competition with a strike in the opening League Stage game against China PR’s Shanghai Port FC - for a second goal, having missed four matches due to injury.