Qualifiers - Group F: Uzbekistan 3 (4)-3 (2) Nepal

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group F: Uzbekistan 3 (4)-3 (2) Nepal

Tashkent: Uzbekistan booked a place at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with a dramatic 4-2 win on penalties against Nepal after their concluding Group F tie ended 3-3 at the end of 90 minutes on Saturday.

The result meant the sides finished their respective campaigns tied on points as well as goal difference, leading to penalties being needed to decide the Group F winners. 

Sabitra Bhandari, who had pulled Nepal back into the tie with a hat-trick, and goalkeeper Anjana Rana Magar missed with their efforts as Uzbekistan sealed a return to the Finals for the first time since 2003. 

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Qualifiers - MD5: Results & Reports

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - MD5: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Chinese Taipei, DPR Korea, India, the Philippines, Uzbekistan and Vietnam confirmed their spots at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Saturday.

India topped Group B with a 2-1 win against Thailand, Chinese Taipei beat Indonesia 2-1 to finish with a perfect record in Group D while Vietnam defeated Guam 4-0 to advance from Group E.
 
Uzbekistan sealed their place from Group F in dramatic fashion, allowing Nepal to come from 3-1 down to force a 3-3 draw which left the teams level on points and goal difference. That meant penalties, with Uzbekistan winning the shootout 4-2.
 
The Philippines edged Hong Kong, China 1-0 to reign in Group G while DPR Korea were at their best in a 6-0 victory over Malaysia in Group H.
 
The six join Bangladesh - who confirmed the Group C top spot on Wednesday, defending champions China PR, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts Australia at the Finals. The last ticket to the Finals will be from Group A, which kicks off on Monday.
 
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Qualifiers - Group H: DPR Korea 6-0 Malaysia

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group H: DPR Korea 6-0 Malaysia

Dushanbe: DPR Korea sealed their place at AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ in style after defeating Malaysia 6-0 to finish top of Group H of the Qualifiers on Saturday.

Having stayed perfect in all three matches without conceding even once, DPR Korea will head into the Finals next year confident of adding to their three previous title triumphs.

Qualifiers - Group D: Chinese Taipei 2-1 Indonesia

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: Chinese Taipei 2-1 Indonesia

Tangerang Regency: Chinese Taipei stamped their ticket to AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after defeating Indonesia 2-1 in their Qualifiers Group D tie on Saturday.

Having seen Pakistan beat Kyrgyz Republic 2-1 earlier in the day, three-time champions Chinese Taipei needed to avoid defeat and despite a spirited Indonesian attempt, took full points to end their campaign with a perfect record.

Qualifiers - Group B: Thailand 1-2 India

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Thailand 1-2 India

Chiang Mai: Sangita Basfore struck both goals as India defeated Thailand 2-1 to seal qualification to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Saturday.

The victory meant India finished with a perfect 12 points in Group B of the Qualifiers as former champions Thailand missed out.

Qualifiers - Group F: Laos 2-0 Sri Lanka

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group F: Laos 2-0 Sri Lanka

Tashkent: Laos beat Sri Lanka 2-0 to conclude their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group F campaign with a flourish on Saturday.

Having lost both earlier matches, Laos salvaged some pride with three points while Sri Lanka finished bottom of the group with three defeats.

Qualifiers - Group C: Bangladesh 7-0 Turkmenistan

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Bangladesh 7-0 Turkmenistan

Yangon: Bangladesh capped off their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group C campaign with a sterling 7-0 win against Turkmenistan on Saturday.

The big-margin victory kept Peter Butler’s side perfect with nine points as they start looking forward to their first ever Finals appearance at Australia 2026.

Qualifiers - Group G: Cambodia 2-1 Saudi Arabia

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group G: Cambodia 2-1 Saudi Arabia

Phnom Penh: Cambodia came from behind to defeat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in their closing AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group G tie on Saturday.

The stalemate meant Cambodia finished with four points while Saudi Arabia ended their campaign with three defeats.

Qualifiers - Group E: Vietnam 4-0 Guam

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Vietnam 4-0 Guam

Viet Tri: Vietnam secured a 10th consecutive appearance at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with a 4-0 win over Guam in their Qualifiers Group E tie on Saturday.

The win confirmed Vietnam the top spot with a maximum nine points with Guam - who needed victory to advance to the Finals for the first - on four. 

Qualifiers - Group C: Myanmar 6-0 Bahrain

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Myanmar 6-0 Bahrain

Yangon: Myanmar ended their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group C campaign with a resounding 6-0 win against Bahrain on Saturday.

The disappointment of missing out on a second successive appearance at the continent’s showpiece event was soothed a little by an impressive final outing at Thuwunna Stadium which saw the Southeast Asian side dominate from start to finish.

Qualifiers - Group G: Philippines 1-0 Hong Kong, China

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group G: Philippines 1-0 Hong Kong, China

Phnom Penh: The Philippines confirmed a third successive appearance at the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ after a 1-0 win over Hong Kong, China in Group G of the Australia 2026 Qualifiers on Saturday.

The victory meant the Philippines topped the group with a perfect nine points while it was heartbreak for Hong Kong, China as a win would have seen them taking the sole qualifying spot.

Qualifiers - Group E: UAE 5-0 Maldives

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: UAE 5-0 Maldives

Viet Tri: United Arab Emirates closed out their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers campaign with a 5-0 win over Maldives in Group E action on Saturday.

Fathimath Afzra starred with a hat-trick to seal the Emirati side their first win as they finished on four points, with Maldives returning home with three defeats.