Above: India lines up for a team photo. Image: Indian Football on X. By Genevieve Henry (25/2/26). The Indian women’s national team, known fondly as the Blue Tigresses, were one of the better teams in Asia in the early days of the AFC. Since then, their dominance has fluctuated due to lack of support, butContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: India”
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Asian Cup Preview: Vietnam
Above: The Vietnamese Women’s National Team lines up. Image: VNA. By Genevieve Henry (24/2/26). The Vietnamese Women’s National Team, known as Những Nữ Chiến Binh Sao Vàng or Golden Star Women Warriors, have been a powerhouse in Southeast Asia for decades now. They competed in their first World Cup in 2023 and have participated inContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Vietnam”
Asian Cup Preview: China
Above: The Chinese Women’s National Team lines up for a team photo. Image: People China. By Genevieve Henry (22/2/26). The Chinese Women’s National Team — The Steel Roses — are the most titled team in the history of the Asian Cup. Although they won the 2022 edition, they may not be in quite as goodContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: China”
Asian Cup Preview: Bangladesh
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”
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”
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