#WAC2026 breaks attendance record in dazzling opening ceremony

Perth: The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ kicked off on Sunday with an unforgettable Opening Ceremony at the stunning Perth Stadium, where a staggering 44,379-strong crowd, the highest ever attendance in the competition’s history, gathered to witness the start of the Continent’s premier women’s national team competition.

Group A: Australia 1-0 Philippines

Perth: Sam Kerr marked her return with the decisive goal as Australia defeated the Philippines 1-0 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group A opener at the Perth Stadium on Sunday.

McDaniel vows to stand tall for the Philippines

Sydney: When the Philippines step out to open their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group A campaign against the hosts on Sunday, Olivia McDaniel knows what it will feel like.

Technological innovations take centre stage at #WAC2026

Sydney: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment to advancing women’s football will once again be on full display when the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ kicks off on Sunday.