#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.

Last four cast finalised

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Last four cast finalised

Sydney: The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has reached the penultimate stage with the semi-final cast completed on Sunday.

The last four ties promise to be sizzlers, with three former champions and the 2022 runners-up the only teams still in the running.

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. 

Son steps up in style for Korea Republic

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Son steps up in style for Korea Republic

Sydney: Son Hwa-yeon answered the call emphatically when needed as she sparked Korea Republic to a 6-0 win against Uzbekistan in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-final on Saturday.

Originally listed as a substitute, Son had to start after Jeon Yu-gyeong suffered an injury in the warm-up, with the former opening the scoring in the ninth minute as Korea Republic not only advanced to the semi-finals but also booked their place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027.

Ziqin’s drive propels China PR

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Ziqin’s drive propels China PR

Perth: It needed a moment of brilliance to break down a resolute Chinese Taipei side and Shao Ziqin duly delivered as China PR won their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-final 2-0 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday. 

Despite having dominated, China PR were forced into an additional 30 minutes but finally got the goal their positive play deserved when Ziqin collected Wang Shuang’s neat layoff and floated the ball beyond Chinese Taipei keeper Cheng Ssu-Yu four minutes in. 

Shin hails Korea Republic stalwart Ji

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Shin hails Korea Republic stalwart Ji

Sydney: Shin Sang-woo showered praise on experienced midfielder Ji So-yun after her excellent display propelled Korea Republic into the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-finals on Saturday.

The evergreen Ji ran the show as the East Asian side powered to a 6-0 win against Uzbekistan in their quarter-final tie at Stadium Australia, with the victory also confirming their ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. 

The 35-year-old capped her performance with a wonderful goal following a flowing team move in the 72nd minute.