Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 3-1 IR Iran

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 3-1 IR Iran

Amman: Islamic Republic of Iran’s hopes suffered a setback after falling to a 3-1 defeat against Lebanon in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers on Wednesday.

The result leaves Iran on six points, with Jordan their opponents in Saturday’s final round of matches. The win was Lebanon’s first after having suffered defeat in their earlier two games.

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Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 3-0 Bhutan

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 3-0 Bhutan

Amman: Jordan took a giant step towards reaching the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after defeating Bhutan 3-0 in their Qualifiers Group A tie on Wednesday.

With three wins, Jordan only need to avoid defeat against Islamic Republic of Iran - who are three points behind - when the sides meet in their concluding fixture on Saturday.

Know your team: Bangladesh

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Bangladesh

Kuala Lumpur: While Bangladesh are gearing up for their first ever appearance at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™, the South Asian side will not be at Australia 2026 just to make up the numbers.

Decades of waiting was ended with spectacular performances in the Qualifiers as Bangladesh reaped the rewards of building from the grassroots and despite being the lowest ranked side to have qualified, Peter Butler’s side will enter the tournament with momentum and belief.

Know your team: Australia

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Host Australia headline a cast of 12 teams going into the draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ that will take place on July 29.

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.

Foundation of Asia’s brilliance

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Foundation of Asia’s brilliance

Kuala Lumpur: With the draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ just two weeks away, the-AFC.com retraces the history of the continent's premier women's football 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 nine currently ranked in the top 50 of the FIFA Women’s World Rankings.

Late strikes seal title for Korea Republic

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Late strikes seal title for Korea Republic

Suwon: Second half goals from Ji So-yun and Jang Sel-gi helped Korea Republic win the 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Women’s Championship with a 2-0 victory against Chinese Taipei on Wednesday.

The result saw Korea Republic tied on five points with China PR and Japan but they finished top on better ratio of goals scored in matches between the three sides to secure their first regional success since 2005.