Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Uzbekistan

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Uzbekistan

Sydney: DPR Korea head coach Ri Song Ho refused to take Tuesday’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B tie against Uzbekistan lightly, despite arriving at the tournament on the back of remarkable success with the U20 women’s national team.

Ri, who guided the DPR Korea U20 side to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 title, underlined the vastly different demands of the senior game, while expressing confidence in his side’s preparations ahead of their long-awaited return to the continental showpiece.

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Karachik ready to lead Uzbekistan’s return

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Karachik ready to lead Uzbekistan’s return

Sydney: For Lyudmila Karachik, when Uzbekistan take on DPR Korea in their Group B opener at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Tuesday, it will be about making the most of the opportunity to demonstrate the team’s quality on the continent’s biggest stage.

In returning to Asia’s premier women’s national team competition for the first time in 23 years, Karachik played a central role, scoring twice in the Qualifiers.

Chae out to prove she belongs

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Chae out to prove she belongs

Sydney: Having risen through the ranks as one of DPR Korea’s brightest talents, Chae Un Yong believes she has earned her place on the senior stage as she prepares to make her debut at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ in the Group B opener against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.  

Captaining DPR Korea to an unforgettable triumph at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2024 and AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™, the youngster admitted that stepping up to the senior level comes with its own emotions.

Australia’s Montemurro focuses on positives; Torcaso proud of Philippines' effort

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Australia’s Montemurro focuses on positives; Torcaso proud of Philippines' effort

Perth: Joe Montemurro looked at the positives after Australia’s 1-0 victory over the Philippines in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group A opener on Sunday.

Despite dominating 85 percent of possession, Australia managed just six shots on target, falling short of the high-scoring performance many had anticipated.

#WAC2026 breaks attendance record in dazzling opening ceremony

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 breaks attendance record in dazzling opening ceremony

Perth: The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ kicked off on Sunday with an unforgettable Opening Ceremony at the stunning Perth Stadium, where a staggering 44,379-strong crowd, the highest ever attendance in the competition’s history, gathered to witness the start of the Continent’s premier women’s national team competition.

The attendance at Perth Stadium tonight spectacularly eclipsed the previous record of 18,000, which was recorded at the 2014 edition of the competition in Vietnam, underscoring the palpable excitement and anticipation surrounding the latest iteration of Asia’s flagship women’s competition.

#WAC2026 - Caught on Camera

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 - Caught on Camera

Sydney: The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ is set for take off with the host cities - Sydney, Perth and Gold Coast buzzing with excitement.

The three cities have spared no effort in generating anticipation for the continental showpiece.

 

Ahead of the action kicking off on Sunday, the-AFC.com has captured the excitement of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on camera.