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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.

Naara ignites the AFC Women’s Asian Cup as first-ever tournament mascot

Today Naara was unveiled in a vibrant celebration held on International Volunteers Day.

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CommBank announced as Official Regional Partner of AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

CommBank joins as Official Regional Partner supporting women’s football and community connection.

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Meet competition winner Tilly Linturn, our Fearless Dreamer.

100 days to o until the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 kicks off

The Countdown is On! 100 Days to Go!

The countdown is officially on! In just 100days, Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney will come alive as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ kicks off - a celebration of football, culture and community like no other.

100 Days to Go: Stars and Young Dreamers Ignite Asian Cup Countdown

Excitement is building as the countdown to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ heats up.

Anytime Fitness is an Official Regional Partner

AFC welcomes Anytime Fitness as Official Regional Partner of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Anytime Fitness will support initiatives that celebrate strength, community, and leadership both on and off the pitch.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is proud to confirm Aveeno® as the Official Regional Partner in Australia for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, reinforcing the AFC’s commitment to empowering women, promoting health and well-being, and celebrating excellence in Asian women’s football.

AFC announces Aveeno® as Official Regional Partner for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Reinforcing the AFC’s commitment to empowering women, promoting health and well-being, and celebrating excellence in Asian women’s football.