Preview - Qualifiers - Group A: MD5

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Preview - Qualifiers - Group A: MD5

Amman: Jordan will look to complete the job when they face Islamic Republic of Iran in their concluding AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A tie on Saturday.

On a perfect nine points, Jordan only need to avoid defeat while Iran - who suffered a 3-1 setback against Lebanon on Matchday Four - have to win to seal a second successive appearance at the continental showpiece.

Know your team: Chinese Taipei

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Know your team: Chinese Taipei

Kuala Lumpur: Chinese Taipei will be on a mission to regain past glories at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Chinese Taipei were in a class of their own between 1977 and 1981 - which yielded three consecutive titles - but have gone through a leaner period since.

Reaching successive Finals for the first time since 2008, Chinese Taipei will be out to reclaim their place at the summit of women’s football in Asia.

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: 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: Australia

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Know your team: Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will be determined to savour continental glory again when they host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Champions in 2010, Australia have a long storied history with the competition - starting with their participation as guests in the inaugural edition played in Hong Kong, China in 1975.

The Matildas - who reached the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 which Australia co-hosted with New Zealand - will be among the favourites, especially with the backing of their passionate fans.

#WAC - Through the years

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#WAC - Through the years

Kuala Lumpur: With just 30 days to go before the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ kicks off, the-AFC.com takes a trip down memory lane of the Continent's premier women's national team tournament.

The AFC Women's Asian Cup has played a pivotal role in developing Asia's teams and it is a fact that the competitiveness of the women's game in the Continent is the reason why Asian teams are a force on the world stage, with five currently ranked in the top 25 of the FIFA World Rankings.