Vạn Sự at the double as Vietnam down India in Asian Cup
A Ngân Thị Vạn Sự brace -- including a dramatic 94th-minute winner -- has handed Vietnam an opening win over India at the Women's Asian Cup.
Japan made to toil but winning Women's Asian Cup opener all that matters
Japan were surprisingly made to work for an opening win over Chinese Taipei at the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
Japan edge Chinese Taipei at Women's Asian Cup
Title contenders Japan have opened their 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei.
Matildas drop keeper hint as star firms for return
Joe Montemurro has hinted he may keep Mackenzie Arnold on ice as he looks set to rotate his Matildas squad for their Women's Asian Cup clash with Iran.
'We're concerned': Iranian star on conflict
Iranian striker Sara Didar fought back tears as she expressed hope that her country would remain "strongly alive" as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Women's Asian Cup 2026: How to watch the Matildas, fixtures, results -- all you need to know
The Women's Asian Cup is on Australian soil and we've got all the answers to your questions about the tournament. When's the final? Is Sam Kerr playing? How can I watch the Matildas games?
Asian Cup nightmares to World Cup dreams: the fuel driving India's women footballers
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India vs Vietnam at AFC Women's Asian Cup: Sweety Devi and co. eye positive start in tough fixture
India and Vietnam begin their 2026 AFC Asian Cup campaign with vastly different expectations.
Title holders China too strong for brave Bangladesh
Reigning champions China have opened their Women's Asian Cup title defence with victory over debutants Bangladesh.
North Korea crushes Uzbekistan to open Group B
North Korea's Myong Yu-Jong scored a hat trick as her nation made a triumphant return to the Women's Asian Cup with a 3-0 thumping of Uzbekistan.
Tillies show support for Asian Cup opponents Iran
Australia playmaker Amy Sayer is saluting the bravery of Iran's players as they prepare to face the Matildas amid increasing political instability in their homeland.
Broken promises: How AIFF did not deliver in India's build up to AFC Women's Asian Cup
The Indian women's team has had to contend with uncertainty right from the day they qualified for the tournament.
Iran women lose to South Korea in Asian Cup opener
South Korea have laid down the gauntlet to Australia and gone top of Group A with a 3-0 win over Iran at the Women's Asian Cup.
Arnold injury has Matildas on 4th-choice keeper
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has revealed Mackenzie Arnold is battling a calf niggle, but he's backing their star goalkeeper to still play a crucial role at the Women's Asian Cup.
Inevitable Sam Kerr goal leads Matildas to victory
An inevitable Sam Kerr goal gave Australia a win in their opening match of the Women's Asian Cup against a compact Philippines side.
Kerr scores as Matildas open Asian Cup with a win
A first-half header from Sam Kerr got the party started but the Matildas have otherwise been left frustrated in a 1-0 win over the Philippines in their Women's Asian Cup opener in Perth.
As it happened: Kerr header seals opening win for Matildas at Asian Cup
Sam Kerr's header was enough to secure the Matildas a 1-0 win over the Philippines in the Matildas' opening game of the Women's Asian Cup 2026.
India at AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026: All you need to know
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Iran women's NT: 'Let's just focus' on Asian Cup
A question regarding the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been shut down as the Iran women's national football team coach and captain said they had enjoyed a "good preparation" for the Women's Asian Cup in Australia.
There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on journey
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has opened up about the self doubts that crept in during her comeback from a knee injury, saying she is still about 15% off from her usual self.
Matildas sweat after goalkeeper's early exit
The Matildas have had to turn to their third-choice goalkeeper for their Women's Asian Cup opener against the Philippines after Mackenzie Arnold's latest no-show.
AFC Women's Asian Cup Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Philippines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| IR Iran | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| North Korea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| China | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Vietnam | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| India | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Chinese Taipei | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |