Updates as Matildas and Korea DPR meet at HBF Park Kick-off time in Perth is 6pm local/9pm AEDT Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email The Matildas’ XI is in and, as forecast, Torpey comes into the XI to replace the concussed Catley. Mackenzie Arnold starts in goal behind a back-four of Carpenter, Clare Hunt, Wini Heatley, and Torpey. Alanna Kennedy, fresh off two goals against South Korea, starts as the holding midfielder, behind Katrina Gorry and Emily Van Emgond, who levels Clare Polk...

Chen Kuei-jen escorted out of stadium by police for referring to Taiwan Former national coach was encouraging crowd in Sydney to chant A former Taiwanese football head coach and delegate of the…

Fans and activists chanted support for the Iranian women’s football team, shouting 'save our girls', as the players' bus drove past them after their final game at the Women's Asian Cup. Iran’s state television labelled them as 'traitors' for not singing the national anthem before their first game against South Korea. ‘Grave concerns’ for Iran’s return home after Women’s Asian Cup elimination Continue reading...

Updates as the Matildas seek a win to claim top spot in Group A Kick-off time at Stadium Australia is 8pm AEDT Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Howdy all, it’s ya boi Joey Lynch, once more bringing you live coverage of the Matildas’ Women’s Asian Cup campaign, which tonight brings them to Sydney to take on South Korea in a Group A deciding match. The scenario facing down Joe Montemurro’s side for this evening’s fixture is a simple one: win and they will top Group A and head into a ...

Taiwan defeated Vietnam 1-0 on Saturday to move into second place in Group C at the Women’s Asian Cup with one match remaining. Su Yu-hsuan scored the decisive goal in the 26th minute after Saki Matsunaga’s shot hit the crossbar, leaving Su to nod the rebound into an empty net for the team which won the last of its three Asian Cup titles in 1981. It was a deserved victory for Taiwan, 2-0 losers to Japan on Wednesday, which created several chances to extend its lead.

Footballers sing and salute anthem before Women’s Asian Cup game Matildas victory leaves Iran on brink of tournament exit and return home The Australian government has been urged to allow the Iran…

South Korea scored two quick goals to take a commanding lead after 15 minutes before finishing off a 3-0 win over Philippines on Thursday, making it back-to-back Group A victories for the 2022…

Misfiring Japan overcome Taiwan in Women’s Asian Cup  Arab News

On the eve of their Women's Asian Cup match against the Matildas, Iran's women's football team has expressed concern over the plight of their family and friends in Iran as war rages in the Middle…

From the World Cup to the Women’s Asian Cup and the AFC Champions League, it is unclear what may happen next A question about the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to the head coach of the Iran women’s…

China, N Korea make winning starts at Women’s Asian Cup Kuwait Times

Myong Yu Jong scored a first-half hat-trick to set North Korea on course for a 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in its return to the Women’s Asian Cup for the first time since 2010.

Women’s Asian Cup breaks attendance record in dazzling opening ceremony Dhaka Tribune

Sam Kerr’s header helps Australia edge Philippines in the Women’s Asian Cup opener  AP News

Shin Sang-woo’s South Korea squad needs to overcome off-field obstacles to win the Women’s Asian Cup for the first time.

There is a glaring contrast between the Asian Football Confederation’s corporate dream and the structural realities of the tournament in Australia Just over a year ago, 18 senior players from the…

Preparations for the nation’s second appearance at the tournament has been impacted by the troubling events at home This week, Iran’s women’s football team is expected to touch down in Australia to co

North Korea, the world's No. 9-ranked team, is drawing attention at the Women's Asian Cup after being largely absent from international competitions for over a decade, benefiting from state-sponsored investment.

Iran has announced its women's football team for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, with ambitions to make history in the tournament.

Australia hold off DPR Korea to reach Women’s Asian Cup semis  Dhaka Tribune

The Filipinas catch the last bus to the quarterfinals of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup with the help of upcoming foe Japan as they stay on course to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

Japan rolls on at Women’s Asian Cup as Taiwan and the Philippines reach the quarterfinals  AP News

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Iran’s players refused to sing the national anthem before their first game at the Women’s Asian Cup on Monday

Australia join South Korea in quarters of Women’s Asian Cup  Kuwait Times

In the vacuum of the players’ silence, it has been the Iranian diaspora in Australia who are speaking out against the regime As Iran’s national anthem began to trumpet around Gold Coast Stadium on Monday night, members of an Iranian fan group who had gathered near the halfway line began to unfurl red, white and green flags. They weren’t the flags of their home nation, though. At least, not the nation they want to remember. Continue reading...

Iran coach Marziyeh Jafari said Wednesday her team had "so much concern" about their families at home as war rages with players "fully disconnected" from them during the Women's Asian Cup."Obviously…

China, North Korea make winning starts at Women’s Asian Cup Arab News

Uzbekistan Women’s National Team Falls 0:3 to DPR Korea in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ Opener  UzDaily.uz

South Korea outclass Iran in Women’s Asian Cup opener  Kuwait Times

Australia make winning start to Women’s Asian Cup Kuwait Times

Updates as Matildas host football tournament opener in Perth Kick-off time is 5pm local/8pm AEDT Any thoughts? Email Joey Lynch The Women’s Asian Cup is a sequel with a difference. Not bigger, and surely not better than the magnificent 2023 World Cup, when the Matildas entranced Australia during their run to the semi-finals. But there is enough intrigue in the script – coaching frenemies, unlikely injury comebacks, last hurrahs, footballing minnows and mirrors of multicultural Australia, e...

China chase glory days at Women’s Asian Cup Kuwait Times

Women’s Asian Cup: Bangladesh’s foes China, North Korea chase glory days  Dhaka Tribune

Jafari states that Iran is ready for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Australia veterans led by Sam Kerr have rare second chance to lift a trophy on home soil as well as responsibility to pass down a torch that is still alight When Joe Montemurro called Remy Siemsen to tell her she had been named in the Matildas squad for the Women’s Asian Cup, she was so relieved she almost fell off her chair. Mary Fowler, racing against time to return to fitness after an ACL tear, cried at the news. Amy Sayer, one of Australia’s breakout stars of the past year, was in disbelief, checking and double-checking that it was really happening. Alex Chidiac, whose national team career has started and stopped under multiple coaches, cried too. Continue reading...

A record crowd of 60,279 for a Women’s Asian Cup match saw Australia snatch a last gasp draw with South Korea in Sydney.Going into the game, the Matildas knew only a win would be enough to see them…

Japan thrash Vietnam to ease into Women’s Asian Cup quarters  Kuwait Times

China beats North Korea 2-1 to take top spot in Group B at Women’s Asian Cup

Australia have survived a Women's Asian Cup scare, scoring a late goal to avoid defeat in a 3-3 draw with South Korea.

China Secures Quarterfinal Spot with Convincing 3-0 Win Over Uzbekistan at AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026  UzDaily.uz

Australia defeat Iran 4-0 in one-sided Group A match Mary Fowler starts and scores while Alanna Kennedy nets brace The Matildas are two wins from two in their home Asian Cup after a straightforward 4-0 defeat of Iran in their second group-stage game on a humid, rainy night on the Gold Coast. Manchester City’s Mary Fowler made her first start since tearing her ACL almost a year ago, poking the ball into the net in the 26th minute after a deep Caitlin Foord cross was spilled by Iran goalkeepe...

Alireza Mohebbi was stripped of tournament credentials on Monday Reporter accused of carrying prohibited flags into stadium The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reinstated the accreditation…

Sara Didar choked back tears as she shared the concerns of the Iranian soccer team for their families and loved ones at home amid the war while they're in Australia contesting the Women’s Asian Cup. “Obviously we’re all concerned and we’re sad at what has happened to Iran and our families in Iran,” Didar said in comments translated to English during a news conference Wednesday on the eve of a Group A game against Australia.

Players contesting the Women's Asian Cup in Australia share fears for loved ones at home amid US-Israeli attacks.

North Korea wins on return to Women’s Asian Cup and titleholder China beats Bangladesh  AP News

A long way from the war, Iran loses its opening Women’s Asian Cup game to South Korea  AP News

Australia defeat Philippines 1-0 in first Group A match in Perth Captain scores in 14th minute as hosts dominate possession The Matildas’ Asian Cup campaign is off to an ideal, if rusty, start with a 1-0 defeat of the Philippines in their first group-stage match in Perth on Sunday afternoon. A goal from captain Sam Kerr in the first half saw the hosts secure their first points of the tournament in front of 44,379 people at Perth Stadium, breaking the record for the highest-attended Asian Cu...

Iran, South Korea to lock horns at AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026  Tehran Times

By Martin Parry Defending champions China are looking to recreate their glory days at the Women’s Asian Cup, but the Steel Roses’ hopes of a record 10th title face a daunting challenge from powerhouse Japan, hosts Australia and dark horse North Korea. The 12-team competition gets underway on Sunday in the Western Australian city Perth […]

Iran depart for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 showdown  Tehran Times

North Korea, ranked No. 9 globally, is back in the spotlight at the Women's Asian Cup after a decade-long absence from international competitions, showcasing the benefits of state-sponsored investment in sports.

The Matildas have named their Women's Asian Cup squad, including Sam Kerr and taking a risk on Mary Fowler's fitness, while injured Charli Grant misses out ahead of their opening match against the Philippines.