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21 March 2026

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ concludes as record-breaking tournament celebrates new era for women’s football in Asia

Japan crowned continental champions following a 1-0 victory over Australia in front of a sold-out crowd of 74,397 fans at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

17 March 2026

High-stakes FIFA Women’s World Cup play offs head to the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast will host two of the most important matches at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 on Thursday 19 March.

15 March 2026

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ breaks new record as tournament crowds surpass 200,000

Another historic milestone has been reached, setting a new record for the highest attendance ever recorded for an AFC Women’s Asian Cup match featuring two non-host nations, as total tournament attendance soars past 200,000.

14 March 2026

G Flip to headline AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Closing Ceremony

ARIA Award-winning artist G Flip will headline the Closing Ceremony of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

8 March 2026

Records shattered again as Matildas and Korea Republic make history on International Women’s Day

Matildas and Korea Republic make history on International Women’s Day

7 March 2026

250,000 tickets sold

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has hit a major milestone, surpassing 250,000 tickets sold across the tournament.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ opens with record-breaking night in Perth

History was made in Perth tonight as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ opened with a spectacular and record-breaking Opening Ceremony at Perth Stadium, launching the biggest and most high-profile edition in the tournament’s history.

Queensland Live Sites

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Health Hubs

As part of vibrant fan activation precincts outside stadiums, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ will introduce Health Hubs

Darling Harbour Drone Show

A 500-drone spectacular will take over the skies above Cockle Bay.

DO YOU WANT TO BE IN THE OPENING CEREMONY?

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to bring their energy to the Opening Ceremony on 1 March 2026 in Perth.

AFC welcomes McDonald’s as Official Regional Partner

McDonald’s Australia joins the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ as an Official Regional Partner, supporting women’s football across Australia and creating unforgettable fan experiences.

KPop Demon Hunters star Audrey Nuna to perform at AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ Opening Ceremony

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has landed a major global music coup, with Audrey Nuna - KPop Demon Hunters star - confirmed to perform live at the tournament’s Opening Ceremony at Perth Stadium on 1 March, ahead of the blockbuster opening match between the Matildas and the Philippines.

1 Month to Go + Launch of Trophy Road Trip

With one month to go until the tournament kicks off, join us at Scarborough Beach for the launch of the Trophy Road Trip. Enjoy football activities, live entertainment and a rare chance to see the trophy up close.

5 qualified teams moved up the ranks, with Uzbekistan being the largest in leaps.

AFC rankings revealed ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026

Find out where your nation sits after the most recent FIFA world rankings were revealed.