Know your team: Japan

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Know your team: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan have a proud AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ record to maintain as they look forward to winning the coveted trophy for a third time.

The Nadeshiko have reached the semi-finals in each of their last 15 appearances and Nils Nielsen’s squad - the continent's highest ranked side - will be a force to be reckoned with yet again.

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Know your team: Uzbekistan

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will have their armour fully sharpened when they embark on their return after a 23-year absence at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Central Asian side are determined to make up for lost time, with a promising generation of stars ready to announce themselves on the continental stage.

Know your team: Bangladesh

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Know your team: Bangladesh

Kuala Lumpur: Bangladesh will be aiming to create more history when they make their debut at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, signalling a significant step forward in the nation’s football journey.

Having steadily built momentum over the past few years, head coach Peter Butler has made it clear that his young squad will not be at Australia 2026 just to make up the numbers.

Know your team: China PR

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Know your team: China PR

Kuala Lumpur: Reigning champions China PR will arrive at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ determined to defend their crown and underline their status as the continent’s most successful side.

Four years after Shui Qingxia’s charges staged a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Korea Republic in the 2022 final to seal a record-extending ninth title, China PR are chasing history once more – this time under Ante Milicic.

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: Philippines

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Philippines

Kuala Lumpur: Qualification to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ is another indicator of just how much the Philippines have improved in recent times.

Their debut appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia and New Zealand has increased the focus on the women’s game in the country and the Filipinas are showing no signs of slowing.

Under the tutelage of Mark Torcaso - who took over from Australian compatriot Alen Stajcic - Philippines breezed through the Qualifiers despite the absence of star forward Sarina Bolden.