AFC Women's Asian Cup

The win saw Bangladesh lifting the title for a second time while it was Nepal's sixth runners-up finish.

Shin takes over from Colin Bell, who stepped down in June.

The Australian, announced as head coach of the nine-time AFC Women's Asian Cup™ champions on May 11, said he will also focus on revamping China PR's style of play.

In congratulating both MAs, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “On behalf of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), I would like to thank the other three initial bidders for the 2026 edition – Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan – for submitting their interests and I offer our sincere congratulations to Football Australia and the Uzbekistan Football Association on being confirmed as hosts of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in 2026 and 2029 respectively.

Casey Phair has yet to turn 17 but she already knows what it is like to live her life in the glare of an intense media spotlight.

In July last year, aged 16 years and 26 days, the United States-raised striker broke Nigerian Ifeanyi Chiejine’s record to become the youngest player to feature at the FIFA Women’s World Cup when she appeared in Korea Republic’s 2-0 loss against Colombia.

January 12, 2018 was a significant milestone in the growth of football in Saudi Arabia; on that date women were – for the first time – permitted to attend domestic league matches in person, heralding the relaxation of decades of religious conservatism in the kingdom.

Held on the eve of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 Final between DPR Korea and Japan, Chairperson Ms. Kanya Keomany commenced proceedings by congratulating the two finalists on their commendable campaigns whilst also applauding the UFA for their exceptional organisational capabilities over the 14-day tournament.

It was Jordan's fourth consecutive title and sixth overall but they had to work hard to see off the challenge of a spirited Nepal side.

Defending champions Jordan cruised 5-0 past Palestine while Nepal scored in the fourth minute of second half added time to edge Lebanon 2-1.

The South Asian side completed their group stage campaign with a perfect nine points and will face Lebanon in the semi-finals on Tuesday.

Palestine, despite the defeat, will play defending champions Jordan in the other last four tie.

Guam, meanwhile, finished third in the group after a 2-0 defeat of hosts Saudi Arabia.

Nepal cruised to a 5-0 win over Iraq, with Sabitra Bhandari netting all five goals while Palestine defeated Syria 1-0. The two pacesetters meet on Saturday to determine the Group B winners.

Shin takes over from Colin Bell, who stepped down in June.

The Australian, announced as head coach of the nine-time AFC Women's Asian Cup™ champions on May 11, said he will also focus on revamping China PR's style of play.

In congratulating both MAs, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “On behalf of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), I would like to thank the other three initial bidders for the 2026 edition – Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan – for submitting their interests and I offer our sincere congratulations to Football Australia and the Uzbekistan Football Association on being confirmed as hosts of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in 2026 and 2029 respectively.

Casey Phair has yet to turn 17 but she already knows what it is like to live her life in the glare of an intense media spotlight.

In July last year, aged 16 years and 26 days, the United States-raised striker broke Nigerian Ifeanyi Chiejine’s record to become the youngest player to feature at the FIFA Women’s World Cup when she appeared in Korea Republic’s 2-0 loss against Colombia.

January 12, 2018 was a significant milestone in the growth of football in Saudi Arabia; on that date women were – for the first time – permitted to attend domestic league matches in person, heralding the relaxation of decades of religious conservatism in the kingdom.

Held on the eve of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 Final between DPR Korea and Japan, Chairperson Ms. Kanya Keomany commenced proceedings by congratulating the two finalists on their commendable campaigns whilst also applauding the UFA for their exceptional organisational capabilities over the 14-day tournament.

Torcaso’s appointment comes three weeks after PFF parted ways with Australian Alen Stajcic, who joined A-League side Perth Glory.

Victory was hard-earned as China fought back from 2-0 down to score thrice in the final - with the winner coming in added time - to deny Korea Republic a maiden title.

It was a well deserved triumph as China had to see off quality opposition - including two-time defending champions Japan - to regain the title they had last won in 2006.

The four MAs who have signalled their intention to stage Asia’s premier women’s football national team tournament are (in alphabetical order by country): Football Australia, Jordan Football Association (JFA), Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA).

Highlighted by China PR’s historic ninth victory, each page incorporates informative data, analysis, and at a click of a button, readers can easily access video clips to have a clearer perspective of what transpired during matches.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s digital channels witnessed unprecedented growth during the campaign as the statistics grew by a staggering 5,324% as compared to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018™.

The 21-year-old came into the continental Finals with just three senior caps to her name, but she ended the tournament having played a key role in the Steel Roses’ drought-breaking triumph.