Japan blow India away in Women's Asian Cup thrashing Japan have sent an ominous warning to their Women's Asian Cup rivals, tuning up their shooting boots with an 11-0 thrashing of India in Perth. AAP · Mar 7
Fowler door opens amid Matildas star's concussion fate Hayley Raso will watch Australia's Women's Asian Cup clash with South Korea from the sidelines after failing to finish their win over Iran. AAP · Mar 7
Reborn Matildas warrior chasing 'fairytale ending' With her international career given a new lease of life by Joe Montemurro, Alanna Kennedy is chasing one thing as the Matildas' Asian Cup campaign heats up. AAP · Mar 6
'Traitors': Iran state TV slams football team's silence Iran's state television has called for its women's team to be punished for failing to sing the anthem. AAP · Mar 5
India’s remarkable Asian Cup chance boosted by cricket team across town Blue Tigresses have overcome off-field chaos and crises to make this tournament and can look to their women’s cricketers for hope The Guardian - AU · Mar 5
Matildas into quarter-finals but may come to rue lack of second half goals Australia were frustrated as Iran kept it at 4-0 and now face South Korea in a decider to top Asian Cup group The Guardian - AU · Mar 5
Matildas sweep aside Iran in dominant Women’s Asian Cup showing Australia defeat Iran 4-0 in one-sided Group A match as Mary Fowler starts and scores while Alanna Kennedy nets brace The Guardian - AU · Mar 5
Iran football team changes stance on national anthem at Women’s Asian Cup IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 5
‘These women are prisoners’: Iran protesters make voices heard at Women’s Asian Cup In the vacuum of the players’ silence, it has been the Iranian diaspora in Australia who are speaking out against the regime The Guardian - AU · Mar 5
Iran footballer fights back tears as she speaks out on war with US at Women’s Asian Cup Iran’s Sara Didar was visibly emotional as she spoke about her nation’s ongoing conflict with the US The Independent UK · Mar 4
'We're concerned': Iranian star's tears over conflict Iran's Sara Didar broke down in tears as she discussed the rapidly moving conflict in her homeland prior to their Women's Asian Cup clash with Australia. AAP · Mar 4
Iran’s women’s team decline to sing national anthem before Asian Cup tie Iran’s women’s football team declined to sing their national anthem before their opening match of the Asian Cup The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
Title holders China too strong for brave Bangladesh China joined North Korea as the two undefeated teams in Group B of the Women's Asian Cup but had to work hard to beat impressive Bangladesh 2-0. AAP · Mar 3
North Korea trounce Uzbekistan in Asian Cup North Korea have cruised to a 3-0 victory against Uzbekistan in the opening Group B match of the Women's Asian Cup. AAP · Mar 3
AAP · Mar 2 South Korea sound Matildas warning with win over Iran South Korea's 3-0 win over Iran has put the Matildas on notice that they'll have a challenge on their hands to finish top of Group A at the Women's Asian Cup.
AAP · Mar 1 Matildas reveal goalies' concern after untimely niggle The Matildas were forced to unleash their fourth-choice goalkeeper in their Asian Cup opener after a rotten run of luck that's cut down three custodians.
AAP · Mar 1 'Monkey off my back': Kerr rejoices after drought ends Sam Kerr's winner against the Philippines has not only kick-started the Matildas' Asian Cup lift-off but also injected fresh confidence into the great striker.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1 Joe Montemurro hopes focus is on football for Iran’s women at Asian Cup Joe Montemurro wants the focus before his Australia team’s match against Iran on Thursday to be on football, not the Middle East conflict
AAP · Mar 1 "We move on": Matildas open Asian Cup with scrappy win The Matildas thrashed the Philippines 8-0 in 2023, but their Asian Cup opener was far less fruitful as Australia posted a 1-0 win via Sam Kerr's early header.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1 Sam Kerr header delivers Matildas win over Philippines in Women’s Asian Cup opener Australia defeat Philippines 1-0 in first Group A match thanks to a goal from the captain in 14th minute as hosts dominate
AAP · Mar 1 Iran women prepare for Asian Cup amid chaos at home Iran are preparing to kick off their Asian Cup campaign amid the backdrop of unrest in the Middle East and the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28 Matildas set off on Asian Cup journey to prove home sequel can be better than the original The 2023 World Cup entranced Australia but continental showpiece could end in a fairytale with only four sides that should trouble the host nation
AAP · Feb 28 Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener Mystery surrounds the availability of Mackenzie Arnold and Kyra Cooney-Cross for Australia's Asian Cup opener while another player has been ruled out.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27 Human rights issues swirl around the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. They cannot be ignored There is a glaring contrast between the Asian Football Confederation’s corporate dream and the structural realities of the tournament in Australia
AAP · Feb 27 Matildas sweat after goalkeeper's early exit Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has left the training track early, raising doubts about her fitness for the upcoming Women's Asian Cup.