#WAC2026 - Know the coach: Joe Montemurro (AUS)

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 - Know the coach: Joe Montemurro (AUS)

Sydney: Joe Montemurro is only one step away from creating history for his home nation at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Australia head coach has guided the Matildas through a tough campaign that has not only highlighted their quality but also their resolve to lift the coveted trophy for a second time.

With Australia to take on Japan in Saturday’s final, the-AFC.com takes a look at Montemurro's journey so far.

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#WAC2026 - Know the coach: Nils Nielsen (JPN)

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 - Know the coach: Nils Nielsen (JPN)

Sydney: As Japan aim to live up to their top billing at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Nadeshiko will believe they have - in Nils Nielsen - the right man to take them to a third title.

The Dane has guided Japan through a serene campaign, which includes a 4-1 semi-final success against Korea Republic on Wednesday, to set up a tantalising final against Australia.

The first ever non-Japanese to lead the women’s squad, the-AFC.com takes a look at just how Nielsen has gotten here.

#WAC2026 - Road to Final: Australia

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 - Road to Final: Australia

Sydney: Australia are one match away from emerging the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ champions, with Japan standing in their way in Saturday's final.

It will be the Matildas' fifth final in seven editions - having lifted the coveted trophy in 2010 - and the-AFC.com takes a look at how the hosts booked their spot.

#WAC2026 - Road to Final: Japan

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 - Road to Final: Japan

Sydney: Japan sealed their spot in the final of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with minimum fuss, advancing to Saturday's decider with a perfect record of five wins.

As Nils Nielsen prepares to guide his players to what Japan hope will be a third title in four editions, the-AFC.com retraces their journey to the final.

Ri’s tactical masterclass secures DPR Korea passage to Brazil

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Ri’s tactical masterclass secures DPR Korea passage to Brazil

Gold Coast: Head coach Ri Song Ho's firmness in decision making paved the way for DPR Korea’s 4-0 win over Chinese Taipei as they sealed qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 on Thursday.

Ri decided to send on Ri Hak in place of Choe Il Son in the 31st minute and the switch paid off almost instantly with Hong Song Ok opening their account a minute later.

Guy realises World Cup dream with Philippines

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Guy realises World Cup dream with Philippines

Gold Coast: Jael-Marie Guy stood at the heart of another historic moment for her nation, delivering a Player of the Match performance as the Philippines sealed qualification to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 on Thursday.

Guy’s assists led to second-half goals from Angela Beard and Jaclyn Sawicki as the Philippines confirmed a second consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance at the Gold Coast Stadium.