Know your team: Australia

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Host Australia headline a cast of 12 teams going into the draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ that will take place on July 29.

Champions in 2010, Australia have a long storied history with the competition - starting with their participation as guests in the inaugural edition played in Hong Kong, China in 1975.

The Matildas - who reached the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 which Australia co-hosted with New Zealand - will be among the favourites, especially with the backing of their passionate fans.

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Preview - Qualifiers - Group A: MD4

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Preview - Qualifiers - Group A: MD4

Amman: The race to finish top of Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers looks set to go down to the wire with Islamic Republic of Iran and Jordan both chasing third successive wins on Wednesday.

The group is finely poised after three matchdays with Iran and Jordan leading the pack on six points. Bhutan are also in the mix with the same number of points having played a game more.

Foundation of Asia’s brilliance

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Foundation of Asia’s brilliance

Kuala Lumpur: With the draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ just two weeks away, the-AFC.com retraces the history of the continent's premier women's football tournament.

The AFC Women's Asian Cup has played a pivotal role in developing Asia's teams and it is a fact that the competitiveness of the women's game in the continent is the reason why Asian teams are a force on the world stage, with nine currently ranked in the top 50 of the FIFA Women’s World Rankings.

Nascimento demands more from Jordan; Jafari hails Iran

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Nascimento demands more from Jordan; Jafari hails Iran

Amman: Jordan maintained their perfect record in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers with a commanding 5-0 victory over Singapore on Sunday but head coach David Nascimento made it clear that there is still room for improvement.

Despite collecting maximum points from their opening two matches, Nascimento was left frustrated by his team’s execution in the final third.

Jesus takes charge of Al Nassr

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Jesus takes charge of Al Nassr

Riyadh: Jorge Jesus has been appointed head coach of Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr Club, taking over the reins from Stefano Pioli.

The Portuguese tactician was previously with Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League rivals Al Hilal SFC for two seasons in what was his second stint with the Riyadh-based club.

Road to 26 Playoffs draw to set stage for remaining contenders

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Road to 26 Playoffs draw to set stage for remaining contenders

Kuala Lumpur: The six teams still in the running for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification will discover their remaining battle paths at the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs draw at 3pm on July 17, 2025 (Thursday), at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Six of the eight direct berths on offer to Asia have already been claimed following the conclusion of the third qualifying round last month, which featured three groups of six teams. The third and fourth-placed sides from each of those groups — Indonesia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — will get another shot via the Playoffs, which is scheduled for October 8 to 14.