Japan and Australia, finalists in the Women's Asian Cup, have renewed calls for pay parity with men's football, with Japan also announcing the sacking of coach Nils Nielsen, whose shock exit was partly attributed to communication issues and cultural differences.

Japan edge Australia to win Women's Asian Cup after Hamano’s stunning strike Dhaka Tribune

The Matildas' quest for the Women's Asian Cup trophy reaches its climax tonight, when they face Japan at Sydney's Stadium Australia. Here's how to watch and follow the game.

A Taiwanese Indigenous dance performance was reinstated before the Taiwan-China football quarter final on Saturday, after diplomats intervened.

The Iran women's team sang and saluted as its national anthem played ahead of the Women's Asian Cup contest against Australia on Thursday, a contrast to the silence before its opening game. The 21-year-old Didar was on the bench when Thursday's match started in pouring rain on the Gold Coast, where Iran is scheduled to play all three of its Group A games.

Tottenham defender Clare Hunt is scheduled for knee surgery after sustaining an injury during the Women's Asian Cup.

Australia has lost to Japan, who beat the Matildas 1-0 in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 final.

Record crowds mask familiar problems at Women's Asian Cup  The Straits Times

China face Taiwan in a highly charged quarterfinal at the Women's Asian Cup, which already has a political focus.

Players contesting the Women's Asian Cup in Australia share fears for loved ones at home amid US-Israeli attacks.

Japan secured their third AFC Women's Asian Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Australia in front of a tournament record crowd, thanks to a first-half goal from Maika Hamano.

A Ted Lasso lesson, and an Australian indie rock classic, are inspiring Kaitlyn Torpey to take her career to new heights, as she prepares for tonight's Women's Asian Cup final.

South Korea and Japan are competing in Sydney for a spot in the final of the Women's Asian Cup, with the winner set to face the Matildas.

The Women's Asian Cup has been embroiled in another diplomatic controversy, with Taiwanese officials lodging a complaint after a former national coach was ejected from a stadium for leading a chant…

North Korea, ranked No. 9 globally, is back in the spotlight at the Women's Asian Cup after a decade-long absence from international competitions, showcasing the benefits of state-sponsored investment in sports.