#WAC2026: Meet the Technical Observers’ Team

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

#WAC2026: Meet the Technical Observers’ Team

Sydney: As the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ gears up to showcase the finest female football talent on the continent, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Technical Observers Team (TOT) will be meticulously analysing every match of the 12 participating teams.

Comprising a hand-picked group of experienced coaches, educators and analysts, the team will play a key role in identifying emerging technical and tactical trends, spotlighting rising talent and producing insights that will form the basis of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Technical Report.

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Know your team: India

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Know your team: India

Kuala Lumpur: India will spare no effort to ensure that their appearance at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ will be a memorable one.

The South Asian side sealed automatic qualification to the continental showpiece for the first time and will be determined to stamp their mark against Asia's best. 

First-ever Official Anthem unveiled for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

First-ever Official Anthem unveiled for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ today unveiled That’s How We Win,  the first-ever Official Tournament Anthem in the competition’s history.

The anthem was crafted by Opening Ceremony Music Director and composer Joel Farland in collaboration with globally acclaimed Australian-born songwriter and producer Nat Dunn, whose body of work spans international artistes including Charli XCX, BLACKPINK and Rita Ora.

Know your team: Vietnam

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Vietnam

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam will be counting on a solid qualifying campaign to power them at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Southeast Asian side were peerless in Group E of the Qualifiers and will aim to carry their form into the Finals.

Asia’s best vie for continental glory at #WAC2026

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Asia’s best vie for continental glory at #WAC2026

Kuala Lumpur: The grandest spectacle of women’s football on the Continent will commence when 12 of Asia’s finest women’s national teams converge Down Under for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, which kicks off on March 1.

The 21st edition of the competition will take place from March 1 to 21, 2026, across Perth, Gold Coast, and Sydney, featuring spectacular venues, including those used during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, as the tournament returns to Australia for the first time since 2006.

Know your team: Japan

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Know your team: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan have a proud AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ record to maintain as they look forward to winning the coveted trophy for a third time.

The Nadeshiko have reached the semi-finals in each of their last 15 appearances and Nils Nielsen’s squad - the continent's highest ranked side - will be a force to be reckoned with yet again.

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will have their armour fully sharpened when they embark on their return after a 23-year absence at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Central Asian side are determined to make up for lost time, with a promising generation of stars ready to announce themselves on the continental stage.