Know your team: Uzbekistan

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan are set for a historic return to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup with the Central Asian side back on the Continental stage for the first time since 2003.

Often viewed as a sleeping giant of women’s football in the region, Uzbekistan are now enjoying the fruits of their labour under the guidance of Lithuanian head coach Kotryna Kulbyte, who has transformed the team’s mentality and playing style since taking over the helm early this year.

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Know your team: Philippines

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Philippines

Kuala Lumpur: Qualification to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ is another indicator of just how much the Philippines have improved in recent times.

Their debut appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia and New Zealand has increased the focus on the women’s game in the country and the Filipinas are showing no signs of slowing.

Under the tutelage of Mark Torcaso - who took over from Australian compatriot Alen Stajcic - Philippines breezed through the Qualifiers despite the absence of star forward Sarina Bolden.

All eyes on AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

All eyes on AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw

Kuala Lumpur: In less than a week, Asia’s finest women’s national teams will discover their Group Stage fate when the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw takes place at the iconic Sydney Town Hall on July 29 (Tuesday).

The 12-strong cast for the Finals was completed on Saturday following the conclusion of the Qualifiers, which saw the Islamic Republic of Iran secure the last ticket to the 21st edition of the Continent’s premier women’s national team tournament.

Know your team: Korea Republic

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will be on a mission to end their long wait for the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ title at Australia 2026.

The Taegeuk Ladies will head into the continental showpiece on a high after winning the EAFF E-1 Women's Football Championship 2025 title.

Know your team: Islamic Republic of Iran

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Islamic Republic of Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will be aiming to create more history when they compete against Asia’s elite at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

After making a historic debut at India 2022, Iran showed grit in a challenging qualifying campaign that ended with a win against favourites Jordan to seal back-to-back Finals appearances.

Know your team: Japan

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

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 side - the continent's highest ranked side - will be a force to be reckoned with yet again.