Australia 2026 cast finalised

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Australia 2026 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran were the final team to confirm their ticket to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after topping Group A of the Qualifiers on Saturday.

Iran will join 11 other teams for the final draw which will be held in Sydney on July 29.

IR Iran beat Jordan to confirm ticket

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

IR Iran beat Jordan to confirm ticket

Amman: Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Jordan 2-1 in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers on Saturday to confirm their ticket to the Finals.

Second half goals from Sara Didar and Negin Zandi meant Iran topped the group on the head-to-head ratio with both teams finishing on nine points. 

Lebanon defeat Singapore to sign off in style

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Lebanon defeat Singapore to sign off in style

Amman: Lebanon concluded their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A campaign with a 1-0 win against Singapore on Saturday.

Having started with two defeats, Wael Gharzeddine’s side bounced back to defeat Islamic Republic of Iran on Matchday Three before brushing aside Singapore, who closed their campaign with no points.

Know your team: DPR Korea

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea will be determined to be title contenders at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Making a return to the continental showpiece for the first time since finishing runners-up in 2010, Ri Song Ho’s squad will be armed with pedigree, tactical discipline and an exciting new generation of talent.

Know your team: Chinese Taipei

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Chinese Taipei

Kuala Lumpur: Chinese Taipei will aim to maximise their chance to recapture past glories as they look forward to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Chinese Taipei were in a class of their own between 1977 and 1981 - which yielded three consecutive titles - but have gone through a leaner period since.

Reaching successive Finals for the first time since 2008, Chinese Taipei will be out to reclaim their place at the summit of women’s football in Asia.

Know your team: China PR

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Know your team: China PR

Kuala Lumpur: China PR will head into the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ knowing they will have to overcome a tough challenge if they are to retain the title.

The East Asian side clinched a record-extending ninth title at India 2022 in stunning fashion, coming from 2-0 down to defeat Korea Republic 3-2 in the final.

That triumph, however, did not spark a major resurgence as the likes of Japan and Australia continue to set the pace in Asia.