Seike’s focus is on Japan, not personal glory

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Seike’s focus is on Japan, not personal glory

Sydney: For Kiko Seike, individual accolades carry little weight as Japan eye their fourth straight win in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Sunday.

As the Nadeshiko enter the last eight of the continental contest, having scored 17 goals, Seike has contributed four of them, placing her firmly in the race for the tournament’s top scorer.

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Preview - Q-final: Japan v Philippines

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Philippines

Sydney: Nils Nielsen reiterated his confidence in his Japan squad ahead of their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-final clash against the Philippines at Stadium Australia on Sunday.

Touted as one of the tournament favourites, the Nadeshiko have played the part perfectly so far, entering the knockout stage with three wins from three matches, no goals conceded, and as many as nine players on the scoresheet.

Cesar a team player for the Philippines

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Cesar a team player for the Philippines

Sydney: Malea Cesar may not have tasted action at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ yet but that is not stopping the defender from giving her best to the Philippines.

Now 21 years of age, Cesar was in the thick of the action at India 2022 where she was substituted into the games three times, started one match and scored a goal as she helped Philippines to a historic semi-final appearance and a FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 spot.

Q-final: China PR stay on course for title defence

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Q-final: China PR stay on course for title defence

Perth: China PR needed extra-time to defeat Chinese Taipei 2-0 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-final at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday.

Shao Ziqin's strike and an own goal by Chen Ying-Hui set up a mouthwatering last four meeting with 2010 winners Australia on Tuesday with defending champions China PR also securing their ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027.

Defeat for Chinese Taipei means they will travel to Gold Coast to face DPR Korea in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 playoff on Thursday.

Kerr: Mental toughness carried Australia past DPR Korea

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Kerr: Mental toughness carried Australia past DPR Korea

Perth: Sam Kerr credited Australia’s mental resilience for their hard-fought 2-1 quarter-final victory over DPR Korea in the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 on Friday. 

Kerr’s intervention in the ninth minute led to the opener from Alanna Kennedy before the Matildas skipper struck the ball into the back of the net in the second half, with Australia then having to fend off sustained pressure from DPR Korea.

#WAC2026 - Vote for your favourite Group Stage Goal Presented by Visa

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 - Vote for your favourite Group Stage Goal Presented by Visa

Sydney: The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group stage came to a thrilling end with brilliant goals that deserved a hat off. From an ice-cold free kick to stunning solos and powerful long shots, the players produced their best.

The-AFC.com invites you - the fans - to vote for the goal which you think was the best in the group stage.