2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup
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The 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup will be the 21st edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup, the quadrennial international football tournament in Asia competed by the women's national teams in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Australia was officially selected as the host nation by the AFC Women's Football Committee on 15 May 2024. The tournament will serve as the final stage of Asian qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. This will be the last time the qualifications will be linked, as a standalone qualifier for the FIFA Women's World Cup will be held starting from the 2031 edition onwards. For the first time, the tournament will also serve as the penultimate stage of Asian qualification for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, with all eight quarter-finalists qualifying for the 2028 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. China are the defending champions.
Infobox
Host country
Australia
Dates
1–21 March 2026
Teams
12 (from 1 confederation)
Venue
5 (in 3 host cities)
Tables
· Qualification › Qualified teams
Australia
Australia
Team
Australia
Method ofqualification
Hosts
Date ofqualification
May 15, 2024
Finalsappearance
7th
Lastappearance
2022
Previous bestperformance
Champions (2010)
China
China
Team
China
Method ofqualification
2022 champions
Date ofqualification
December 18, 2024
Finalsappearance
16th
Lastappearance
2022
Previous bestperformance
Champions (1986, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2006, 2022)
South Korea
South Korea
Team
South Korea
Method ofqualification
2022 runners-up
Date ofqualification
December 18, 2024
Finalsappearance
14th
Lastappearance
2022
Previous bestperformance
Runners-up (2022)
Japan
Japan
Team
Japan
Method ofqualification
2022 third place
Date ofqualification
December 18, 2024
Finalsappearance
18th
Lastappearance
2022
Previous bestperformance
Champions (2014, 2018)
Iran
Iran
Team
Iran
Method ofqualification
Group A winners
Date ofqualification
July 19, 2025
Finalsappearance
2nd
Lastappearance
2022
Previous bestperformance
Group stage (2022)
India
India
Team
India
Method ofqualification
Group B winners
Date ofqualification
July 5, 2025
Finalsappearance
10th
Lastappearance
2022
Previous bestperformance
Runners-up (1979, 1983)
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Team
Bangladesh
Method ofqualification
Group C winners
Date ofqualification
July 2, 2025
Finalsappearance
1st
Lastappearance
—
Previous bestperformance
Debut
Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei
Team
Chinese Taipei
Method ofqualification
Group D winners
Date ofqualification
July 5, 2025
Finalsappearance
15th
Lastappearance
2022
Previous bestperformance
Champions (1977, 1979, 1981)
Vietnam
Vietnam
Team
Vietnam
Method ofqualification
Group E winners
Date ofqualification
July 5, 2025
Finalsappearance
10th
Lastappearance
2022
Previous bestperformance
Sixth place (2014, 2022)
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Team
Uzbekistan
Method ofqualification
Group F winners
Date ofqualification
July 5, 2025
Finalsappearance
6th
Lastappearance
2003
Previous bestperformance
Group stage (1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003)
Philippines
Philippines
Team
Philippines
Method ofqualification
Group G winners
Date ofqualification
July 5, 2025
Finalsappearance
11th
Lastappearance
2022
Previous bestperformance
Semi-finals (2022)
North Korea
North Korea
Team
North Korea
Method ofqualification
Group H winners
Date ofqualification
July 5, 2025
Finalsappearance
11th
Lastappearance
2010
Previous bestperformance
Champions (2001, 2003, 2008)
| Team | Method ofqualification | Date ofqualification | Finalsappearance | Lastappearance | Previous bestperformance |
| Australia | Hosts | May 15, 2024 | 7th | 2022 | Champions (2010) |
| China | 2022 champions | December 18, 2024 | 16th | 2022 | Champions (1986, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2006, 2022) |
| South Korea | 2022 runners-up | December 18, 2024 | 14th | 2022 | Runners-up (2022) |
| Japan | 2022 third place | December 18, 2024 | 18th | 2022 | Champions (2014, 2018) |
| Iran | Group A winners | July 19, 2025 | 2nd | 2022 | Group stage (2022) |
| India | Group B winners | July 5, 2025 | 10th | 2022 | Runners-up (1979, 1983) |
| Bangladesh | Group C winners | July 2, 2025 | 1st | — | Debut |
| Chinese Taipei | Group D winners | July 5, 2025 | 15th | 2022 | Champions (1977, 1979, 1981) |
| Vietnam | Group E winners | July 5, 2025 | 10th | 2022 | Sixth place (2014, 2022) |
| Uzbekistan | Group F winners | July 5, 2025 | 6th | 2003 | Group stage (1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003) |
| Philippines | Group G winners | July 5, 2025 | 11th | 2022 | Semi-finals (2022) |
| North Korea | Group H winners | July 5, 2025 | 11th | 2010 | Champions (2001, 2003, 2008) |
2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup venues · Venues
Stadium Australia
Stadium Australia
Sydney
Stadium Australia
Sydney
Western Sydney Stadium
Capacity: 79,500
Capacity: 79,500
Sydney
Capacity: 79,500
Sydney
Capacity: 30,000
Perth
Perth
Sydney
Perth
Perth Stadium
Perth Stadium
Sydney
Perth Stadium
Sydney
Perth Rectangular Stadium
Capacity: 60,000
Capacity: 60,000
Sydney
Capacity: 60,000
Sydney
Capacity: 19,500
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Sydney
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Stadium
Gold Coast Stadium
Sydney
Gold Coast Stadium
Sydney
Capacity: 28,000
Capacity: 28,000
Sydney
Capacity: 28,000
| Sydney | |
| Stadium Australia | Western Sydney Stadium |
| Capacity: 79,500 | Capacity: 30,000 |
| | |
| Perth | |
| Perth Stadium | Perth Rectangular Stadium |
| Capacity: 60,000 | Capacity: 19,500 |
| | |
| Gold Coast | |
| Gold Coast Stadium | |
| Capacity: 28,000 | |
· Draw
Australia (15) (hosts)
Japan (7)
North Korea (9)
Australia (15) (hosts)
Japan (7)
North Korea (9)
Pot 1
Australia (15) (hosts)
Japan (7)
North Korea (9)
Pot 2
China (17)
South Korea (21)
Vietnam (37)
Pot 3
Philippines (41)
Chinese Taipei (42)
Uzbekistan (51)
Pot 4
Iran (68)
India (70)
Bangladesh (128)
| Pot 1 | Pot 2 | Pot 3 | Pot 4 |
| Australia (15) (hosts) Japan (7) North Korea (9) | China (17) South Korea (21) Vietnam (37) | Philippines (41) Chinese Taipei (42) Uzbekistan (51) | Iran (68) India (70) Bangladesh (128) |
· Group stage › Group A
1
1
Pos
1
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Australia (H)
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Knockout stage
Col 13
—
Col 14
8 Mar
Col 15
—
Col 16
1 Mar
2
2
Pos
2
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South Korea
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Col 12
—
Col 13
—
Col 14
2 Mar
Col 15
—
3
3
Pos
3
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Iran
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Possible knockout stage
Col 13
5 Mar
Col 14
—
Col 15
—
Col 16
8 Mar
4
4
Pos
4
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Philippines
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Col 13
—
Col 14
5 Mar
Col 15
—
Col 16
—
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| 1 | Australia (H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Knockout stage | — | 8 Mar | — | 1 Mar | |
| 2 | South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 Mar | — | ||
| 3 | Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible knockout stage | 5 Mar | — | — | 8 Mar | |
| 4 | Philippines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 Mar | — | — |
· Group stage › Group B
1
1
Pos
1
Teamvte
North Korea
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Knockout stage
Col 13
—
Col 14
9 Mar
Col 15
—
Col 16
3 Mar
2
2
Pos
2
Teamvte
China
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Col 12
—
Col 13
—
Col 14
3 Mar
Col 15
—
3
3
Pos
3
Teamvte
Bangladesh
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Possible knockout stage
Col 13
6 Mar
Col 14
—
Col 15
—
Col 16
9 Mar
4
4
Pos
4
Teamvte
Uzbekistan
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Col 13
—
Col 14
6 Mar
Col 15
—
Col 16
—
| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | | | | | |
| 1 | North Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Knockout stage | — | 9 Mar | — | 3 Mar | |
| 2 | China | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 Mar | — | ||
| 3 | Bangladesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible knockout stage | 6 Mar | — | — | 9 Mar | |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 Mar | — | — |
· Group stage › Group C
1
1
Pos
1
Teamvte
Japan
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Knockout stage
Col 13
—
Col 14
10 Mar
Col 15
—
Col 16
4 Mar
2
2
Pos
2
Teamvte
Vietnam
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Col 12
—
Col 13
—
Col 14
4 Mar
Col 15
—
3
3
Pos
3
Teamvte
India
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Possible knockout stage
Col 13
7 Mar
Col 14
—
Col 15
—
Col 16
10 Mar
4
4
Pos
4
Teamvte
Chinese Taipei
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Col 13
—
Col 14
7 Mar
Col 15
—
Col 16
—
| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | | | | | |
| 1 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Knockout stage | — | 10 Mar | — | 4 Mar | |
| 2 | Vietnam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 Mar | — | ||
| 3 | India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible knockout stage | 7 Mar | — | — | 10 Mar | |
| 4 | Chinese Taipei | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 Mar | — | — |
· Group stage › Ranking of third-place teams
1
1
Pos
1
Grp
A
Teamvte
Iran
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
Qualification
Knockout stage
2
2
Pos
2
Grp
B
Teamvte
Bangladesh
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
3
3
Pos
3
Grp
C
Teamvte
India
Pld
0
W
0
D
0
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
Pts
0
| Pos | Grp | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | A | Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Knockout stage |
| 2 | B | Bangladesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | C | India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
· Qualified teams for FIFA Women's World Cup
TBD
TBD
Team
TBD
Qualified on
13 March 2026
TBD
TBD
Team
TBD
Qualified on
14 March 2026
TBD
TBD
Team
TBD
Qualified on
14 March 2026
TBD
TBD
Team
TBD
Qualified on
15 March 2026
TBD
TBD
Team
TBD
Qualified on
19 March 2026
TBD
TBD
Team
TBD
Qualified on
19 March 2026
| Team | Qualified on | Previous appearances in FIFA Women's World Cup |
| TBD | 13 March 2026 | |
| TBD | 14 March 2026 | |
| TBD | 14 March 2026 | |
| TBD | 15 March 2026 | |
| TBD | 19 March 2026 | |
| TBD | 19 March 2026 |
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