#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.

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#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.

#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.

#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.

Korea Republic’s Kim Yu-jeong to officiate #WAC2026 Final

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Korea Republic’s Kim Yu-jeong to officiate #WAC2026 Final

Sydney: As the Continent’s attention turns to the Final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed Korea Republic’s Kim Yu-jeong to lead the cast of match officials overseeing the ultimate showdown at Stadium Australia.

Two of Asia’s finest sides will vie for glory on Saturday when hosts Australia face Japan in front of what promises to be a capacity crowd, as the Matildas look to rewrite history against a side that has twice denied them in the Final.