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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of association football in Asia and Australia. It has 47 member countries, mostly located on the Asian and Australian continent. Australia, formerly in the OFC, joined the Asian Football Confederation in 2006, and the Oceanian island of Guam is also a member of AFC, in addition to Northern Mariana Islands. Hong Kong and Macau, although not independent countries are also members of the AFC. One of Fifa's six continental confederations, the AFC was formed officially on May 8, 1954 in Philippines. The main headquarters are located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The current president is Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa of Bahrain.
China’s Shao Ziqin (centre) scores her team’s first goal during the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final against Chinese Taipei in Perth on Saturday. Photo: AP

China and South Korea power into Women’s Asian Cup semis, book World Cup spots

Holders set up match with hosts Australia, while Chinese Taipei will vie with other ‌losing quarter-finalists ‌for two more World Cup places.

Australia edge North Korea to reach Women’s Asian Cup semis, earn World Cup spot

Ante Milicic

China coach calls for ‘calm’ in Asian Cup quarter-final with Chinese Taipei

Malaysia

Iranian women’s football team in Malaysia as video fuels new asylum claims

The video shows a man saying three Iranian players told Malaysian police they wanted to remain in the country. The claim has not been independently verified.

Members of Iran’s women’s football team walk with their luggage as they arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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Iran will not compete in US-hosted 2026 World Cup, sports minister says

Ahmad Donyamali says the US and Israeli air strikes mean ‘under no circumstances can we participate⁠’ in event hosted by US, Canada, Mexico.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Australia grants asylum to 2 more members of Iran football delegation

A player and member of the support staff decided to stay, with rest of Women’s Asia Cup squad returning home on Tuesday.

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Women’s Asian Cup: Japan thrash Vietnam to ease into last 8, Chinese Taipei also in

Chinese Taipei to face China in quarter-finals after victory over India, Japan to take on Philippines.

Riko Ueki (centre) scores Japan’s first goal against Vietnam in their Women’s Asian Cup clash in Perth. Photo: AFP

China beat North Korea in controversial Women’s Asian Cup clash, top Group B

North Korea refuse to play after VAR reverses disallowed goal, defeat sets up quarter-final against Australia.

US, Israel war on Iran

Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women footballers after anthem controversy

Some players did not sing their country’s national anthem before a match, sparking fears they might face trouble back home.

Women’s Asian Cup: Philippines keep hopes alive with win, South Korea top group

Host Australia’s late goal not enough to overtake the Koreans, while Iran’s players sing anthem before final match and bow out without a win.

Philippines’ Chandler McDaniel (centre) scores her team’s second goal in their Women’s Asian Cup match against Iran at Gold Coast Stadium on Sunday. Photo: dpa

Women’s Asian ⁠Cup: China, North Korea seal quarter-final spots with dominant wins

Holders China beat stubborn Uzbekistan while the Koreans, who have now scored eight goals in their two matches, defeat debutants Bangladesh.

China’s Li Qingtong (left) heads past Uzbekistan goalkeeper Maftuna Jonimqulova to score her team’s third goal during their 3-0 win in Sydney on Friday. Photo: AFP
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Malaysian FA disappointed with CAS ruling to partially uphold player sanctions

FAM says court’s ruling over the naturalisation scandal is ‘disproportionate’ and that it has accepted responsibility for oversight failures.

Australia beat Iran to join South Korea in Women’s Asian Cup quarter-finals

The Koreans, who knocked out the Matildas in 2022, top the group on goal difference before the two sides meet in the final match on Sunday.

Women’s Asian Cup: Japan dominate possession but struggle to beat dogged Taiwan

World No 8 team produce 30 shots to nil but struggle to get past defiant goalkeeper Wang Yu-ting; Vietnam beat India in later match.

Taiwan goalkeeper Wang Yu-Ting (left) making one of her many saves against Japan in their Women’s Asian Cup group C match at HBF Park in Perth on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Zhao Rui

Women’s Asian Cup: China sweep aside Bangladesh in winning start to title defence

Wang Shuang and Zhang Rui strikes enough to see off tournament debutants. North Korea beat Uzbekistan in early game.

Wang Shuang scores China’s first goal against Bangladesh in the Women’s Asian Cup Group B clash at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Photo: EPA

Women’s Asian Cup: Kerr gets winner as hosts Australia beat Philippines in opener

Captain’s first-half goal enough for rusty Matildas team to get their campaign off to winning start against plucky but outmatched opponents.

Ali Khamenei

Women’s Asian Cup: Iran trying to focus on football, as US, Israel bomb homeland

Iran squad arrived in Australia days before regime-change assault killed country’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Women’s Asian Cup: ex-champs North Korea seek return to glory after doping ban

Three-time winners’ game on Tuesday will be their first since 2010 final, but major wins at U-17 and U-20 level show they will be a threat.

North Korea’s silver-medal finish at the Asian Games in Hangzhou is a signal of the country’s revival. Photo: Reuters
Ante Milicic

China chase Women’s Asian Cup glory but Japan, Australia, North Korea are threats

The holders have won the title 9 times but results since lifting the trophy in India have been disappointing.

North Korea

Dominant North Korea among favourites to win Women’s Asian Cup despite Covid break

Secretive state’s team emerged from 4-year pandemic lockdown to win trio of youth titles, including Women’s Under-20 World Cup in 2024.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers to play at condemned Nepal venue, controversial India stadium

Kathmandu’s Dasharath Stadium was deemed unfit to host Asian Cup qualifiers, while kitchen blast killed 1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Hong Kong midfielder Juninho fires a shot across goal during an international friendly against Nepal at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
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Japan women’s football team ‘have all the ingredients’ to win Asian Cup

Greenland-born coach Nils Nielsen believes players can become fan favourites at tournament because they are hardworking and humble.

Japan are among the favourites for the Asian Cup, with a talented squad featuring no fewer than 16 England-based players. Photo: AFP

Hosts Australia promise entertaining football in bid for Women’s Asian Cup glory

English Premier League stars Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler and Steph Catley spearhead strong squad aiming for second continental title next month.

Ante Milicic

China coach warns of growing ‘gap’ ahead of Women’s Asian Cup title defence

Australian Ante Milicic says recapturing China’s glory days, when they were among the top four teams in the world, is ‘a big responsibility’.

Former Australian midfielder plots Japan’s path to third Women’s Asian Cup trophy

Leah Blayney, assistant coach for the ‘Nadeshiko’, is unfazed about facing Australia in a later round – ‘I have a job to do,’ she says.

Leah Blayney (right), seen here playing for Canberra in the W-League in 2011, played 16 matches for Australia’s national side. Photo: Getty Images
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South Korea avert Asian Cup boycott as FIFPro urges better conditions for women

Korea FA says players’ complaint over discrimination has been resolved, while global union says tournament is ‘generational opportunity’.

South Korea’s Ji So-yun (second from left) celebrates with her teammates after scoring against China in the E-1 Football Championship in Suwon last July. Photo: AP

South Korea, Australia, Kuwait express interest in hosting two football Asian Cups

Japan have also bid for 2035 edition; a decision will be made at a single annual congress following a proposal by the AFC president.

South Korea

South Korea football bosses in talks to avert Women’s Asian Cup boycott

Team has previously complained of having to pay for their own kit and being given ‘inadequate’ accommodation while on international duty.

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