Qualifiers - Group A: Singapore 0-4 IR Iran

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Singapore 0-4 IR Iran

Amman: Islamic Republic of Iran kicked off their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A campaign with a 4-0 win against Singapore on Thursday.

Iran will next face Bhutan on Sunday while Singapore - who suffered a second consecutive defeat - will meet Jordan on the same day. 

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Qualifiers - Group A: Bhutan 2-1 Lebanon

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Bhutan 2-1 Lebanon

Amman: Bhutan stayed perfect after edging Lebanon 2-1 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A tie on Thursday.

The South Asian side will look to maintain their winning momentum when they take on Islamic Republic of Iran on Sunday with Lebanon to face the Central Asian outfit on Wednesday. .

Countdown begins for launch of #WAC2026 ticket sales

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Countdown begins for launch of #WAC2026 ticket sales

Kuala Lumpur: Football fans can look forward to purchasing tickets for the highly anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ from July 18, 2025, with the launch of Multi-Match Packs. Visa cardholders will enjoy exclusive pre-sale access from July 18, while sales for the general public will commence July 25.

Taking place from March 1 to 21, 2026, the Continent’s premier women’s national team competition will return to Australia for the first time since 2006 and will be hosted across the vibrant cities of Gold Coast, Perth and Sydney, each featuring spectacular venues, including those used during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Nascimento pleased with Jordan’s strong start

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Nascimento pleased with Jordan’s strong start

Amman: Head coach David Nascimento expressed delight after Jordan began their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A campaign with a 4-0 victory over Lebanon on Monday,

Taking control from the outset in their Group A opener, Jordan produced an impressive display which will give them confidence ahead for their next fixture against Singapore on Sunday.

Japan retain Asia’s top spot

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Japan retain Asia’s top spot

Kuala Lumpur: Japan remained as the highest ranked Asian nation in 17th spot, as the top six remained unchanged in the latest FIFA Rankings released on Thursday.

Leading the way up the rankings on the back of their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round performances were Malaysia, Hong Kong, China PR, Indonesia and Laos.

#AsianQualifiers - Vote for your best NEOM Future Star

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

#AsianQualifiers - Vote for your best NEOM Future Star

Kuala Lumpur: A number of youngsters from across the continent dazzled at the recently concluded third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26. 

Asian football continues to produce talent with huge potential to reach the highest level, with the likes of Lee Kang-in and Takefusa Kubo among those who have earned global recognition in recent years. 
 
After the completion of the third round of AFC Asian Qualifiers, the-AFC.com picks 11 players who impressed for their respective nations and asks you to vote for your favourite rising star.