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Women's football

Players’ union raises alarm over safety of Iran women’s football team after Asian Cup exit

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.
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’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.
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.

Japan off to a winning start in Asian Cup with a 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei

Japan's Momoko Tanikawa (in blue) in action during their 2-0 Women’s Asian Cup win in Perth on March 4.
Japan's Momoko Tanikawa (in blue) in action during their 2-0 Women’s Asian Cup win in Perth on March 4.

China, North Korea make winning starts at Women’s Asian Cup

Bangladesh's Anika Siddiqui tackles China's Chen Qiaozhu during their Women's Asian Cup match.
Bangladesh's Anika Siddiqui tackles China's Chen Qiaozhu during their Women's Asian Cup match.

Australia’s Amy Sayer praises Iran players’ bravery amid homeland turmoil

Iran is set to face Australia in their second group-stage match on March 5, following a 3-0 defeat to South Korea on March 2.
Iran is set to face Australia in their second group-stage match on March 5, following a 3-0 defeat to South Korea on March 2.

South Korea outclass Iran 3-0 in Asian Women’s Cup opener

Choe Yu-ri of South Korea competes with Zahra Ghanbari of Iran during their Women's Asian Cup match.
Choe Yu-ri of South Korea competes with Zahra Ghanbari of Iran during their Women's Asian Cup match.

Sam Kerr on target as Australia make winning start to Women’s Asian Cup

Sam Kerr of Australia (left) opened the scoring in the 14th minute with her 70th goal for the national side.
Sam Kerr of Australia (left) opened the scoring in the 14th minute with her 70th goal for the national side.

Sam Kerr carries Australia to laboured win over Philippines in Asian Cup opener

Australia's Samantha Kerr (2nd right) and teammates shake hands with Philippines' playres after the AFC Women’s Asian Cup football match at Perth Stadium on March 1, 2026.
Australia's Samantha Kerr (2nd right) and teammates shake hands with Philippines' playres after the AFC Women’s Asian Cup football match at Perth Stadium on March 1, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.