Soumya: India’s heartbeat on and off the pitch

Perth: As India suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Vietnam in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C opener at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday, one player stood out amid the highs and lows – Soumya Guguloth.

Mai applauds Vietnam’s tenacity; Valverde rues India’s missed opportunity

Perth: Mai Duc Chung hailed his players’ composure after Ngan Thi Van Su’s brace secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over India in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday.

Nielsen expects a sharper Japan; Chinese Taipei’s Prasobchoke satisfied despite defeat

Perth: Head coach Nils Nielsen, while pleased with Japan’s composure against defensive-minded Chinese Taipei, admitted his side could have done more in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C opener on Wednesday.

Philippines’ Guy grateful for #WAC2026 opportunity

Gold Coast: It has been a whirlwind past few months for Jael-Marie Guy, who received her first senior call-up to the Philippines national team last November.

Veteran Zhang vows to soldier on for China PR

Sydney: Zhang Rui showed age was just a number after the 37-year-old starred for China PR in their opening AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ 2-0 win against Bangladesh on Tuesday.

This is only the start, says DPR Korea’s Myong

Sydney: Hat-trick heroine Myong Yu Jong insisted DPR Korea’s emphatic 3-0 win over Uzbekistan was only the beginning, as the forward set her sights on a far bigger objective at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026.