TOT member Rae Dower reflects on technical trends at #WAC2026

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

TOT member Rae Dower reflects on technical trends at #WAC2026

Sydney: While the action on the pitch often takes centre stage at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Technical Observers’ Team (TOT) has been steadily at work behind the scenes, analysing every match to identify patterns, strategies and developments in the women’s game across Asia.

One of the key members of the team is FIFA Technical Expert Rae Dower, who spoke to the-AFC.com, to share her perspective on what the tournament reveals about the continued growth and competitiveness of the women’s game in Asia.

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#WAC2026 attendance crosses 200,000 mark

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 attendance crosses 200,000 mark

Sydney: As the Quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ concluded on Sunday, the Continental showpiece recorded another historic milestone as total attendance for the ongoing edition surpassed an impressive 200,000 spectators.

The last eight tie between Japan and Philippines at Stadium Australia took the total attendance up to 223,112, with the landmark moment coming a day after the competition celebrated its 400th match in history on Saturday when Korea Republic defeated Uzbekistan 6-0 in the third Quarter-final.

Q-final: Japan breeze past Philippines

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Q-final: Japan breeze past Philippines

Sydney: A flawless Japan marched into the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-finals after defeating the Philippines 7-0 in their last eight clash at Stadium Australia on Sunday.

The win means the two-time winners set up an enticing clash with Korea Republic on Wednesday, while also confirming their 10th appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The Philippines, meanwhile, will battle against Uzbekistan in Thursday’s playoff to make their second consecutive appearance in the global showpiece.