#WAC2026 ticket sales hit 250,000 mark

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 ticket sales hit 250,000 mark

Sydney: Less than a week on from the opening match, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has reached yet another milestone as ticket sales crossed the 250,000 mark on Saturday.

The latest feather in the competition’s rich legacy follows the all-time tournament attendance record set during Thursday’s Group A tie between the hosts and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which now stands at almost 93,000 after 10 matches.

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Chen eager to take Chinese Taipei to greater heights

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Chen eager to take Chinese Taipei to greater heights

Perth: Chen Ying-Hui was in the thick of the action when Chinese Taipei faced Japan in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ opener on Wednesday.

Despite losing 2-0 to the two-time champions, Chen showed why she is becoming one of the team’s most reliable defenders.

Rule savours ‘unbelievable’ return for Matildas

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Rule savours ‘unbelievable’ return for Matildas

Gold Coast: More than two years on from her debut, Charlize Rule could not have enjoyed a better return to the pitch on Thursday night.

Completing the match at centre-back in Australia’s 4-0 win against the Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Group A encounter at the Gold Coast Stadium marked Rule’s competitive debut for the Matildas and only her second cap since featuring in a 5-0 friendly defeat to Canada in December 2023.

Jeon revels in #WAC2026 debut for Korea Republic

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Jeon revels in #WAC2026 debut for Korea Republic

Gold Coast: It was a tournament bow to remember for Jeon Yu-gyeong on Thursday, who led the line from start to finish in Korea Republic’s 3-0 victory against the Philippines.

Having not featured in the opening AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group A win against the Islamic Republic of Iran three days earlier, Jeon delivered on her pre-match promise to give her best at the Gold Coast Stadium on just her third cap.

Montemurro pleased with Australia’s squad-building; Jafari takes IR Iran positives

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Montemurro pleased with Australia’s squad-building; Jafari takes IR Iran positives

Gold Coast: With five changes to the starting line-up and a total of six players making their first appearances at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Matildas underlined their squad depth with a convincing 4-0 win against the Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday to seal progression to the quarter-finals.

It was a strength that head coach Joe Montemurro highlighted afterwards, as they look to get even better in search of a second title on home soil.

Shin’s plans pay off for Korea Republic, Torcaso building Philippines’ competitiveness

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Shin’s plans pay off for Korea Republic, Torcaso building Philippines’ competitiveness

Gold Coast: Shin Sang-woo was a satisfied enough man after watching his Korea Republic side record a second straight 3-0 win on Thursday as they saw off the Philippines.

On a sunny 1pm kick-off at the Gold Coast Stadium, the 2022 finalists claimed the three points despite making seven changes to the line-up from their opening match against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

#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.