Shin wants a more clinical Korea Republic, IR Iran’s Jafari welcomes challenge

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Shin wants a more clinical Korea Republic, IR Iran’s Jafari welcomes challenge

Gold Coast: A dominant performance might have seen Korea Republic take all three points in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ opener on Monday, but it did not leave Shin Sang-woo entirely satisfied.

While Choe Yu-ri’s first-half strike was added to by Kim Hye-ri and Ko Yoo-jin after the break in their 3-0 Group C win against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the 49-year-old head coach admitted that he would have liked a higher return from the 33 shots that his side chalked up, with 11 of those on target.

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Stalwart Kim continues to shine for Korea Republic

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Stalwart Kim continues to shine for Korea Republic

Gold Coast: Facing stubborn resistance from the Islamic Republic of Iran in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ opener on Monday, an unlikely star emerged for Korea Republic.

Kim Hye-ri stepped up to coolly dispatch a penalty in the 59th minute, before curling in an inch-perfect free-kick delivery 16 minutes later for Ko Yoo-jin to head in the third goal of a 3-0 win at the Perth Stadium to send the East Asians top of Group C.

Group A: Korea Republic 3-0 IR Iran

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Group A: Korea Republic 3-0 IR Iran

Gold Coast: Korea Republic got off to a winning start in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Monday as they overcame a determined Islamic Republic of Iran side.

A strong second-half showing saw the Taeguk Ladies emerge 3-0 victors at the Perth Stadium to chalk up a seventh opening win in tournament history, and move to the top of Group C.

Catley: Mum is my biggest influence

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Catley: Mum is my biggest influence

Perth: For Australia's Steph Catley, the foundations of her career were laid far from the spotlight of stadiums and cameras, it was the support she received at home.

Sunday’s 1-0 win against the Philippines in the Matildas’  AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group A opener at Perth Stadium was proof of the impact guidance can have on the field.

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ match schedule unveiled

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ match schedule unveiled

  • Team Base Camp concept to be implemented for first time
  • Date of AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: With 10 months to go until kick-off for the Continent’s most prestigious men’s football competition, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) today confirmed the match schedule for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s finest prove their mettle

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Europe Wrap: Asia’s finest prove their mettle

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia defenders Justin Hubner and Kevin Diks and Japan midfielder Reo Hatate all fired home crucial goals in the Eredivisie, Bundesliga and Scottish Premiership respectively this past week.

Other top Continental players did their part to rally their teams, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.