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Single-match tickets on sale today for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

The countdown to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ reaches another milestone, with highly anticipated single-match tickets going on sale from 10am AEST / 8am AWST today.

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™.

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Yangon: Bangladesh are chasing a historic first after a dazzling 7-0 win against Bahrain in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group C opener on Sunday.

Butler’s Bangladesh dreaming big

Yangon: Bangladesh are chasing a historic first after a dazzling 7-0 win against Bahrain in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group C opener on Sunday.

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Match Summary of Iraq v Timor Leste

Qualifiers - Group B: Iraq 0-0 Timor-Leste

Iraq and Timor-Leste played to a goalless stalemate in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Monday.

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Xaxa expects more from India

Xaxa expects more from India

Pyari Xaxa believes India’s free-scoring 13-0 win against Mongolia is just what her team needed to fuel their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B campaign.

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AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers - Group B: Mongolia 0-13 India

Qualifiers - Group B: Mongolia 0-13 India

India opened their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B campaign with a sparkling 13-0 win over Mongolia on Monday.

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All you need to know about the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers

#WAC2026 Qualifiers - All you need to know

The action promises to be fast and frantic and ahead of the first kick of the ball, the-AFC.com takes a look at what is at stake and what can be expected over the coming days.

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A general view of the precinct as fans arrive ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia

Key appointments made for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup LOC

Football Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of two senior leaders to the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™, further strengthening its preparations for the tournament.

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Hikaru Kitagawa #13 of Japan in action during the Women's international friendly match between Japan and South Korea

Qualified: China PR, Japan, and Korea Republic

Three of Asia’s footballing powerhouses—China PR, Japan, and Korea Republic—have officially secured their places at the highly anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

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Philippines and Australia Matildas walk onto the pitch during the AFC Women's Asian Olympic Qualifier match between Philippines and Australia Matildas at Optus Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Perth, Australia.

Dates, cities and stadiums announced

The dates for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ were officially recommended to take place from 1 to 21 March 2026, following the 3rd AFC Women’s Football Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday (12 November).

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Matildas fans celebrate victory at the Sydney FIFA Fan Festival during the Matildas FIFA World Cup Game, being played in Brisbane, on August 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Football Australia celebrates hosting rights for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026™

Football Australia is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™, following official ratification by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee at their meeting on 15 May 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand, on the eve of the 34th AFC Congress.

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