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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.

Know your team: Islamic Republic of Iran

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™.

single-match ticket on-sale date for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 announced

The countdown to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ reached another milestone today, as the tournament celebrates 50 years since the very first AFC Women’s Asian Cup with the announcement that highly anticipated single-match tickets will go on sale on Friday, 5 September.

Volunteer registrations now open for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Volunteer registrations are officially open today for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, with just 200 days to go until the biggest celebration of women’s football in our region kicks off on home soil.

50th Anniversary celebrated for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup

The countdown to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ reached another milestone today, as the tournament celebrates 50 years since the very first AFC Women’s Asian Cup™

Follow Your Team Packs now on sale for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Following the Final Draw on 29 July and the success of the Follow Australia Pack, we’re thrilled to announce that Follow Your Team ticket packs are now on sale for all 11 remaining nations competing at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ match schedule confirms spectacular battles

Australia will open the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ in front of a packed Perth Stadium on 1 March, taking on the Philippines in a blockbuster tournament opener.

Dream Fearless powers bold new AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ brand

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ today unveiled the official brand identity of the competition in Sydney, Australia.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ announces brand collaboration with Indigenous artists

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ is proud to announce a powerful collaboration with First Nations artists Shauna Hill and Grace Amidy, whose work will feature in the tournament’s brand.

Final line-up of teams confirmed for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Final line-up of teams confirmed for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ The line-up is now complete and anticipation is building as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ welcomes its final cast of competing nations, with the Islamic Republic of Iran claiming the 12th and final spot in dramatic fashion.