Yallop: Time for Australia to win AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ again

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Yallop: Time for Australia to win AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ again

Sydney: Sixteen years after helping Australia to Continental glory, Tameka Yallop believes the moment has come for the Matildas to reign supreme again.

The 2010 triumph remains the only time that Australia have lifted the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ trophy and a career highlight for Yallop, who made her international debut in 2007 as the 148th Matilda and has since amassed 134 caps and 14 goals.

A wide smile spreads across Yallop’s face as she recalls a recent gathering between some members from that winning side, who recounted their experiences for a documentary that was released by Football Australia last May.

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#WAC2026: The Dream XI revealed

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#WAC2026: The Dream XI revealed

Kuala Lumpur: After thousands of votes, the verdict is in. The ultimate #WAC2026 Dream XI is revealed. 

Twelve teams will head to Australia in less than a month in pursuit of ultimate continental glory at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™. 

To build momentum ahead of kick-off, the #WAC2026 Dream XI Campaign invited fans across Asia and beyond to look back, debate, and celebrate the players who have defined and continue to shape women's football on the continent.

From all-time greats who laid the foundations to modern icons and rising stars carrying the torch forward, supporters were given one simple but powerful task: picking the best XI from an elite pool of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards. 

And now, the stars of the shows: 

#WAC Epic Moments: Relive and win prizes

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

#WAC Epic Moments: Relive and win prizes

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has unveiled the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ Epic Moments, offering fans across the world the opportunity to relieve the nostalgia and pick their favorites.  

As the countdown to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ gathers pace, the AFC aims to celebrate the tournament's rich history while building momentum towards the Finals. Revisit the Goals, the Drama, the Glory and vote here 

Launched as part of the official build-up to the competition, Epic Moments invites fans around the world to relive defining scenes from past AFC Women's Asian Cup editions. 

Preview - Q-final: Indonesia v Vietnam

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Indonesia v Vietnam

Jakarta: Indonesia will put everything on the line to add another chapter to the history books when they take on Vietnam in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Through to the knockout stage for just a second time, Hector Souto’s side are hunting for a first semi-final appearance after a buoyant group stage performance.

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Afghanistan

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Afghanistan

Jakarta: Japan and Afghanistan will meet in an AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ quarter-final on Tuesday that pits the old guard against the new.

Four-time champions Japan beat Uzbekistan 2-1 on Sunday to close their group stage campaign with a perfect nine points while Afghanistan, making their second showing in the continental showpiece, fell to their first defeat after going down 5-2 to 13-time winners Islamic Republic of Iran.

Preview - Q-final: Thailand v Iraq

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Thailand v Iraq

Jakarta: Thailand and Iraq will spare no effort to keep their interest burning at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ when they meet in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. 

The 2024 runners-up and winners of Group B at Indonesia 2026, Thailand will start as favourites but can expect an uncompromising Iraq who showed great resolve to advance to the knockout stage.