#WAC2026 breaks all-time attendance record

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 breaks all-time attendance record

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ cemented its place in history by setting a new total attendance record of 82,371, after Thursday’s Group A fixture between Australia and the Islamic Republic of Iran drew a crowd of 22,398 at the Gold Coast Stadium.

The match saw the 21st edition of the Continental showpiece eclipse the previous tournament attendance record of 59,910, which was set in Chengdu, China PR, in 2010 when Australia were crowned champions.

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Humble Van Su credits Vietnam teammates for super show

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Humble Van Su credits Vietnam teammates for super show

Perth: Big moments often demand calm minds and Ngan Thi Van Su provided exactly that as her clinical brace powered Vietnam to a 2-1 win over India in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C tie on Wednesday.

While her two goals proved decisive, Van Su insisted the victory at the Perth Rectangular Stadium was built on preparation and belief rather than individual brilliance.

Preview - Group B: Uzbekistan v China PR

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: Uzbekistan v China PR

Sydney: For Uzbekistan head coach Kotryna Kulbyte, the way forward is clear as the Central Asian side prepare to take on defending champions China PR in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B fixture on Friday.

A 3-0 defeat against DPR Korea in their opening game did little to mellow the fierce determination that personifies the Lithuanian tactician, for whom Friday’s tie represents a fresh opportunity to apply the learnings from their opening-day showing.

Preview - Group B: Bangladesh v DPR Korea

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: Bangladesh v DPR Korea

Sydney: DPR Korea are determined to keep their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ fate in their own hands as they prepare to face Bangladesh in their second Group B tie on Friday.

Despite the vast difference in achievement and FIFA rankings, head coach Ri Song Ho is not underestimating Bangladesh’s challenge and is demanding full concentration from his players in the bid to build on their opening 3-0 win against Uzbekistan.

Soumya: India’s heartbeat on and off the pitch

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

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.

Running tirelessly across midfield, creating opportunities and battling for every ball, East Bengal’s Soumya showed the grit and vision that has taken the 24-year-old Telangana native to where she is.

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

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

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.

The Vietnam head coach never doubted his players’ determination to push for the win, even after India had equalised midway through the second half.