Preview - Group A: IR Iran v Philippines

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group A: IR Iran v Philippines

Gold Coast: Philippines head coach Mark Torcaso is confident that they are ready to claim all three points in their crucial final Group A clash against the Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Sunday.

Having both suffered defeats in each of their first two matches, victory is paramount if either hope to progress to the knockout stage via the third-place route, with the Southeast Asians currently occupying that spot courtesy of a superior goal difference.

The top two from each group and two best third-placed sides will advance to the quarter-finals. 

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Markey aims to continue lifting Philippines

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Markey aims to continue lifting Philippines

Gold Coast: Ariana Markey may be a recent addition to the senior international set-up, but she has already recognised the legacy left by those before her – and the duty to keep it going for the Philippines.

A steady rise in recent years resulted in a historic FIFA Women’s World Cup debut in 2023, while Markey was part of the side that clinched a maiden gold medal at the SEA Games in December last year.

Preview - Group A: Australia v Korea Republic

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group A: Australia v Korea Republic

Sydney: Korea Republic and Australia will spare no effort in securing the Group A top spot when they meet in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Sunday.

Locked on six points apiece, Korea Republic are ahead on goal difference and with the group winners to stay in Sydney for the quarter-finals, there will be no let up from either side heading into the tie at Stadium Australia.

Jang: Good vibes boosting Korea Republic

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Jang: Good vibes boosting Korea Republic

Sydney: The new environment in the Korea Republic camp is giving Jang Sel-gi positive vibes as the East Asian side look to finally lay their hands on the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ trophy.

The 2022 edition in India was the first time that Korea Republic reached the final of the competition and Jang believes the new settings in the team will help them go one better.

Happy to be back, says China PR’s Li

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Happy to be back, says China PR’s Li

Sydney: Li Qingtong expressed her delight after marking a memorable return to the China PR national team with a brace that powered the defending champions to a 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in their group stage encounter in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 on Friday.

The win also saw the nine-time champions through to the quarter-finals and the forward is revelling in the opportunity to contribute after her recent return to the national team setup.

#WAC2026 ticket sales hit 250,000 mark

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 ticket sales hit 250,000 mark

Sydney: Less than a week on from the opening match, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has reached yet another milestone as ticket sales crossed the 250,000 mark on Saturday.

The latest feather in the competition’s rich legacy follows the all-time tournament attendance record set during Thursday’s Group A tie between the hosts and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which now stands at almost 93,000 after 10 matches.