AFC Women's Asian Cup™: Facts & Stats

Sat, 22 Jan, 2022

AFC Women's Asian Cup™: Facts & Stats

Mumbai: The AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ kicks off on Thursday in Mumbai with 12 teams in the race to lift the coveted trophy.

It promises to be a thrilling tournament featuring the continent's top teams.

Ahead of the opener between China PR and Chinese Taipei, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some facts and stats of the continent's premier women's national team competition.

Rivalries, reunions and must-win matches: Five unmissable fixtures at India 2022

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022

Rivalries, reunions and must-win matches: Five unmissable fixtures at India 2022

Mumbai: With more teams, more games and more magic, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 promises to deliver like few before it. 

Expanded from eight teams to 12, this year’s opening stage will feature the continent’s biggest stars against some of its most promising emerging teams, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. 

As opening day draws ever closer, we’ve picked out five must-see matches, with rivalries, reunions, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities all on the agenda. 

Mark down the dates, times, and venues, because you won’t want to miss a second of the action. 

India’s football stalwarts lend support to AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ contenders

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022

India’s football stalwarts lend support to AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ contenders

Indian men’s national team captain Sunil Chhetri and other notable footballers in the country have joined forces to welcome the stars of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™, which will be held from January 20 to February 6. 

The 37-year-old Chhetri, India’s leading all-time goal scorer, is confident India will be gracious AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ hosts that will be played under the slogan of ‘Our Goal for All’. 

Group A: Players to Watch

Sat, 15 Jan, 2022

Group A: Players to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: With the 20th edition of the highly anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India kicking off on January 20, the-AFC.com looks at four stars who could shine in a competitive-looking Group A.

Returning for the first time in nearly two decades, hosts India go up against eight-time champions China PR, three-time winners Chinese Taipei and debutants Islamic Republic of Iran. Here's our quartet of players to look out for. 

Group B: Players to Watch

Sun, 16 Jan, 2022

Group B: Players to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: Excitement is growing ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 as the 12 teams target continental glory as well as qualification to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 

Group B pits four ASEAN teams up against each other, with 2010 winners Australia paired alongside former champions Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia. 

Ahead of the sides’ opening matches on January 21, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on four players to look out for.  

Group C: Players to Watch

Mon, 17 Jan, 2022

Group C: Players to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: As the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 draws ever closer, we continue our build-up towards the continental showpiece by looking at key players from across each group.

Group C will pit two-time reigning champions Japan against fellow East Asian powerhouse Korea Republic as well as ASEAN duo Vietnam and Myanmar. Here’s the-AFC.com’s four players to look out for.