Women's football

Japan thrash the Philippines 7-0 to reach Women’s Asian Cup semis

Japan’s Riko Ueki directs a header off the goalpost under pressure from the Philippines’ Angela Beard and goalkeeper Nina Meollo in their AFC Women's Asian Cup football quarter-final at Accor Stadium in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

Iran state media says two more footballers pull Australia asylum bids

Seven members of the visiting Iranian women’s football delegation – six players and one backroom staff member – had sought sanctuary in Australia, where they competed in the Women's Asian Cup.

China edge out Chinese Taipei in extra time and will meet hosts Australia in Women’s Asian Cup semis

Shao Ziqin of China is tackled by Teng Pei-Lin of Chinese Taipei during their Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals.

Australia edge out North Korea to reach Women’s Asian Cup semis

Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates after winning the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final match against North Korea.

Politics meets football as China, Chinese Taipei face off at Asian Cup

The China team celebrate after scoring a goal against North Korea in the Women's Asian Cup.

Iranian women’s football squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

Members of the Iranian women's national football team arriving at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on March 11.

Iranian women football players’ hotel escape aided by Australian police

Australia's Home Affairs minister Tony Burke with five Iranian women footballers who applied for asylum after the Asian Cup.

Donald Trump says Australia has taken care of some Iranian women football players

Iran's players salute during the national anthem before the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 football match between Iran and Philippines in Gold Coast on March 8, 2026.

Players’ union calls for equal prize money for Women’s Asian Cup

Japan’s team celebrate after defeating India in their Women's Asian Cup match.

Japan hammer India 11-0 in Women’s Asian Cup mismatch

Japan’s Yuzuki Yamamoto scoring the opening goal in their 11-0 Women’s Asian Cup Group C win over India at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth on March 7, 2026.

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