Above: The Bangladesh Women’s National Team lines up for a team photo. Image: Bangladesh Football Federation. By Genevieve Henry (21/2/26) The Bangladesh Women’s National Team are set to appear at their first ever Asian Cup, the only debutants of the 2026 edition. Drawn into Group B alongside China, North Korea, and Uzbekistan, Bangladesh will haveContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Bangladesh”
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Asian Cup Preview: North Korea
Above: The U-20 North Korean Women’s National Team celebrates their most recent World Cup win. Image: The Guardian. By Genevieve Henry (20/2/26) Looking for their fourth title, the most unknown and perhaps most threatening team heading into the 2026 Asian Cup is North Korea. Known as the “Eastern Azaleas,” this team has a long historyContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: North Korea”
The Matildas squad: Tactical flexibility, a backup for every position & a view to the future
By Kieran Yap 19/2/26 Above: Kahli Johnson. Photo: Football Australia The Matildas squad for the Asian Cup has harnessed the potential of Australia’s youth and experience. It is a balanced squad, that has avoided some of the temptations and errors of previous tournaments and provides multiple options and backups. Australia squads are always contentious, outsideContinue reading “The Matildas squad: Tactical flexibility, a backup for every position & a view to the future”
Asian Cup Preview: The Philippines
Above: The Philippines lines up for a team photo. Image: Philippines Women’s National Team. By Genevieve Henry (19/2/26). A growing power in Asian women’s football, The Philippines Women’s National Team will be competing in their 11th Asian Cup. Las Filipinas will look to improve upon their semifinal appearance in the 2022 edition. Competing in GroupContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: The Philippines”
Fan favourites both young and old make Matildas’ Asian Cup squad
By Alyce Collett (19/2/26) Above: Alex Chidiac is back in the Matildas’ squad after not being selected for a number of windows recently. Image: via A Leagues. The much anticipated Australian squad for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup has been revealed, with a good mix of experience and youth in the 26 player squad. On the one endContinue reading “Fan favourites both young and old make Matildas’ Asian Cup squad”
Asian Cup Preview: Iran
Above: Iran lines up for a recent game. Image: Iran Football Federation. By Genevieve Henry (18/2/26). The Iranian Women’s National Team, also known as Shirzanan or the Lionesses, are set to compete in Group A against Australia, South Korea, and the Philippines in their second-ever Asian Cup. With a mixed bag of performances against otherContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Iran”
Asian Cup Preview: South Korea
Above: The South Korean women’s national team lines up. Image: Yonhap. By Genevieve Henry (17/2/26). The South Korean Women’s National Team, known as Taegeuk Nangja (Taegeuk Ladies) are ready to compete in their 15th Asian Cup and will be looking to earn their first-ever trophy in the competition. Drawn into Group A, alongside Australia, Iran,Continue reading “Asian Cup Preview: South Korea”
”It’s something that we will be able to treasure forever”: Wheeler eyes Asian Cup success with 30 days to go
By Alice de Koster-Kitto 2/2/2026 Above: Clare Wheeler. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus With the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup just around the corner, pressure is rising for the Matildas for their second home tournament in just three years. Australia and Everton midfielder Clare Wheeler spoke to the media about just what it would meanContinue reading “”It’s something that we will be able to treasure forever”: Wheeler eyes Asian Cup success with 30 days to go”
Perth ceremony marks one month until Women’s Asian Cup kicks-off
Report by Ella McShane, exclusive photography from Cat Bryant (31/1/26) Above: Left to right: Roxanne Kerr, Rita Saffioti (Deputy Premier of Western Australia), Sarah Walsh, and Roger Kerr with the Women’s Asian Cup trophy. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. The 2026 Women’s Asian Cup kicks off in Perth in just under a month, the momentousContinue reading “Perth ceremony marks one month until Women’s Asian Cup kicks-off”
Football to receive funding boost for Asian Cup
by Kris Goman at Circular Quay, Sydney for Impetus (13/6/24) Above: Young Matilda Sasha Grove and Matildas Cortnee Vine, Lydia Williams, and Courtney Nevin at Circular Quay today. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. This morning the Federal Minister for Sport, Anika Wells announced a $15 million funding investment to support Australia’s hosting of the 2026Continue reading “Football to receive funding boost for Asian Cup”
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