Midfield maestro Hasegawa ready to deliver for Japan

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Midfield maestro Hasegawa ready to deliver for Japan

Perth: Yui Hasegawa has been a driving force in Japanese football for nearly a decade, blending creativity, vision and precision in midfield as the East Asian side target another continental triumph at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™.

Hasegawa brings experience from the domestic and European levels to the tournament and is ready to help her team reclaim the title.

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Preview - Group C: Japan v Chinese Taipei

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group C: Japan v Chinese Taipei

Perth: It will be a clash of pedigree against self belief when Japan meet Chinese Taipei in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C opener at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on  Wednesday.

Two-time winners Japan arrive with history on their side, having dominated in their previous meetings against a Chinese Taipei side who are, however, confident of upsetting the formbook.

Preview - Group C: Vietnam v India

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group C: Vietnam v India

Perth: Vietnam and India will be vying for an early advantage in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday.

Vietnam, having reached the quarter-finals of the previous edition, will aim to use their experience to do better while India - who qualified for the Finals on merit for the first time - are  determined to impress at Australia 2026. 

Resilience driving Chinese Taipei, says Hsu

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Resilience driving Chinese Taipei, says Hsu

Perth: Change has been the defining theme for Hsu Yi-Yun and Chinese Taipei heading into the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ but rather than unsettling the squad, it has sharpened their sense of purpose.

A coaching transition ahead of the tournament required the players to quickly adapt to a new philosophy. For Hsu, however, the adjustment was simply another chapter of growth.

Group B: DPR Korea 3-0 Uzbekistan

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Group B: DPR Korea 3-0 Uzbekistan

Sydney: DPR Korea set a perfect tone for their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ campaign with a 3-0 defeat of Uzbekistan in their Group B fixture at the Western Sydney Stadium on Tuesday.

A hat-trick from Myong Yu-jong secured the three-time champions a dream start as they marked their return to the continental stage for the first time since 2010 with a commanding display.

Stalwart Kim continues to shine for Korea Republic

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Stalwart Kim continues to shine for Korea Republic

Gold Coast: Facing stubborn resistance from the Islamic Republic of Iran in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ opener on Monday, an unlikely star emerged for Korea Republic.

Kim Hye-ri stepped up to coolly dispatch a penalty in the 59th minute, before curling in an inch-perfect free-kick delivery 16 minutes later for Ko Yoo-jin to head in the third goal of a 3-0 win at the Perth Stadium to send the East Asians top of Group C.