Women's Asian Cup 2026: Draw, brand unveiling and match schedule announced

The final draw for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 was held at Sydney Town Hall, where the official brand of the competition and the full match schedule were unveiled. The tournament will be held across five world-class venues in Australia — Sydney, Perth and the Gold Coast — with 12 participating nations, ensuring a month-long celebration of women's football.

The 21st edition of Asia's most prestigious women's football tournament will open with a match between hosts Australia and the Philippines at Perth Stadium on March 1. This match will be Australia's 35th match since joining the AFC.

Among the highlights is Bangladesh's debut match, where they will face defending champions China. This 'David vs. Goliath' clash will take place on March 3 at Western Sydney Stadium.

In addition, three-time champions DPR Korea are set to participate for the first time since 2010 after a long break. They will face Uzbekistan. On March 8, International Women's Day, another high-voltage match will be held at Stadium Australia—Australia vs. Korea Republic.

The group stage of the tournament features many exciting and competitive matches, where the big teams, as well as new challengers and teams getting a chance for the first time in history, are ready to prove themselves.

The groups according to the final draw are:

Group A: Australia, Korea Republic, Iran, Philippines

Group B: DPR Korea, China PR, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan

Group C: Japan, Vietnam, India, Chinese Taipei

The full match schedule is now live on the AFC's official website. Fans across Asia can now prepare to enjoy this great festival of women's football, with the final taking place on March 21 at Stadium Australia.