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1st in AFC Women's Asian Cup
Women's Asian Cup 2026: How to watch the Matildas, fixtures, results -- all you need to know Women's Asian Cup 2026: How to watch the Matildas, fixtures, results -- all you need to know

The Women's Asian Cup is on Australian soil and we've got all the answers to your questions about the tournament. When's the final? Is Sam Kerr playing? How can I watch the Matildas games?

Kerr heads it home as Matildas take early lead in Perth Kerr heads it home as Matildas take early lead in Perth

Perth native Sam Kerr seals a close-range goal to open the scoring at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.

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As it happened: Kerr header seals opening win for Matildas at Asian Cup As it happened: Kerr header seals opening win for Matildas at Asian Cup

Sam Kerr's header was enough to secure the Matildas a 1-0 win over the Philippines in the Matildas' opening game of the Women's Asian Cup 2026.

Matildas sweat after goalkeeper's early exit Matildas sweat after goalkeeper's early exit

The Matildas have had to turn to their third-choice goalkeeper for their Women's Asian Cup opener against the Philippines after Mackenzie Arnold's latest no-show.

Why the 2026 Women's Asian Cup feels career-defining for Sam Kerr Why the 2026 Women's Asian Cup feels career-defining for Sam Kerr

We've been here before: Sam Kerr, an Australian icon, on the verge of a home tournament -- and all the expectations that come with it. So why is there an air of finality to it all?

Asian Cup 2026: Which players will miss Women's Super League games for your club? Asian Cup 2026: Which players will miss Women's Super League games for your club?

A number of players could miss WSL action because they will be at the 2026 Asian Cup for Australia and Japan.

Women's Asian Cup: History, teams, winners, top goal-scorers Women's Asian Cup: History, teams, winners, top goal-scorers

Whether you are new to women's football, want to impress people with some fun facts, or are just a bit of a history nerd, here's what you need to know about the history of the Women's Asian Cup.

Blayney, Torcaso and the growing Australian influence in Asian Cup dugouts Blayney, Torcaso and the growing Australian influence in Asian Cup dugouts

The A-Leagues are not just exporting players at a rapid rate. These days, the demand for Australian coaches, particularly in Asia, is sky-high.

Former Matildas call Football Australia's new program 'profoundly disrespectful' Former Matildas call Football Australia's new program 'profoundly disrespectful'

Football Australia has been accused of trying to silence pioneering Matildas by launching a membership program that limits criticism of the sport's governing body.

Ten players to watch at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Ten players to watch at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup

On March 1, Asia's biggest names will gather in Australia for the AFC Women's Asian Cup. From breakout stars to inspirational captains, here are 10 players to keep an eye on.

AFC Women's Asian Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Australia 1 +1 3
2 IR Iran 0 0 0
3 South Korea 0 0 0
4 Philippines 1 -1 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
1 Mackenzie Arno.. 0 0 0
18 Jada Mathyssen.. 0 0 0
18 Morgan Aquino 0 0 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
1 Mackenzie Arno.. 0 0 0
18 Jada Mathyssen.. 0 0 0
18 Morgan Aquino 0 0 0