Above: Australia lines up for a team photo. Image: Clare Wheeler’s Instagram. By Genevieve Henry (28/2/26). The hosts of the 2026 Asian Cup will be looking to reclaim their Asian crown on home soil in a tournament set to draw on the support of the Australian public. Competing in Group A with South Korea, theContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Australia”
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Asian Cup Preview: Japan
Above: Japan lines up for friendlies against Canada in December 2025. Image: JFA. By Genevieve Henry and Alyce Collett (27/2/26). The Japanese Women’s National Team, known as the Nadeshiko, are the team looking best positioned to win the 2026 Asian Cup. Drawn into Group C alongside Vietnam, India, and Chinese Taipei, Japan will compete inContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Japan “
Asian Cup Preview: Chinese Taipei
Above: The Chinese Taipei Women’s National Team are ready to compete in a competition which they are very familiar with. Image: Chinese Taipei Football Federation Facebook. By Genevieve Henry and Emmanuel Faith (26/2/26). Chinese Taipei is one of the most storied nations competing in the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. Their history and long-lasting legacy givesContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Chinese Taipei”
Asian Cup Preview: India
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”
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: Uzbekistan
Above: The Uzbekistan Women’s National Team lines up. Image: AFC. The Uzbekistan Women’s National Team is making their long awaited return to the Asian Cup. From their first year as an official team in 1995 to 2003, they played in every Asian Cup group stage, but then they fell off the map. In 2018, UzbekistanContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Uzbekistan”
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”
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”
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