Fresh faces: Montemurro unveils new-look Matildas squad New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has opened the door for A-League Women stars to push their case in the national team ahead of the 2026 Asian Cup. AAP · Jun 20, 2025
New Matildas doco sheds light on game-changing 2010 win The Matildas' 2010 Asian Cup win is the focus of a new documentary ahead of Australia hosting the event, with players hoping the film has a big impact on fans. AAP · May 30, 2025
Matildas great raring for another home Asian Cup Nineteen years on from the last time Australia hosted a Women's Asian Cup, former Matilda Sarah Walsh can't wait to see how big the 2026 version can be. AAP · May 7, 2025
Mary Fowler’s ACL injury leaves Matildas facing up to Asian Cup without key weapon The star forward has quickly become the face of Australian football but is now in a race against time to be fit for the showpiece event on home soil The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2025
Asian Cup agony: Matildas star Fowler has ruptured ACL Mary Fowler appears in doubt for next year's home Asian Cup, with scans confirming the Matildas gun has suffered a serious knee injury in England. AAP · Apr 16, 2025
Matildas in 'limbo' as coach search drags on With the 2026 Asian Cup on the horizon, Matildas captain Steph Catley admits players are feeling 'in limbo' without a permanent head coach at the helm. AAP · Apr 7, 2025
Matildas not getting carried away with South Korea win Matildas star Emily van Egmond says her side are satisfied with a strong start to their Asian Cup preparations but they still have lots of improvement to come. AAP · Apr 5, 2025
Matildas see Japan as team to beat ahead of Asian Cup Matildas vice-captain Emily van Egmond knows that a good performances against South Korea will set the Australians up for Asian Cup success. AAP · Apr 1, 2025
Eyes on Sunil Chhetri, mind on Bangladesh SHILLONG: India’s friendly international against Maldives here has gathered more firsts than it promised. When the schedule for India’s matches in this FIFA international window was announced, Wednesday’s friendly was marked as the first time that the senior national team will play in Meghalaya’s capital, ahead of their more important… The Times of India · Mar 19, 2025
With Sunil Chhetri returning from retirement, India aim to beat Maldives, Bangladesh with clean sheets It will be a challenging task, but senior defender Sandesh Jhingan expressed on Saturday that the Indian football team aims to defeat Maldives and Bangladesh without conceding a goal in the upcoming international matches. India is set to host Maldives in an international friendly on March 19, followed by a… The Times of India · Mar 15, 2025
Asian Cup hero Hall felt like he'd been a movie star Steven Hall can hardly believe the extraordinary day when he became the hero of Australia's Under-20s Asian Cup-winning team while honouring his late grandad. AAP · Mar 2, 2025
Hall the hero as Young Socceroos win the U20 Asian Cup Australia's Young Socceroos have won the Under-20 Asian Cup in China, drawing 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in the final before winning a penalty shootout 5-4. AAP · Mar 1, 2025
Young Socceroos book U20 World Cup place after worldie Australia's Young Socceroos have reached the semi-finals of U20 Asian Cup with a 3-2 comeback win over Iraq, booking a World Cup spot in the process. AAP · Feb 22, 2025
Young Socceroos unburdened by history in WC tilt The Young Socceroos will book their ticket to the under-20 World Cup for the first time since 2013 if they beat Iraq in their under-20 Asian Cup quarter-final. AAP · Feb 20, 2025
The Times of India · Feb 14, 2025 Ban threatens Pakistan football team's participation in Asian Cup qualifiers The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has received its third FIFA ban since 2017, which has jeopardized its men's national team's participation in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign.
AAP · Feb 12, 2025 Young Socceroos make five-goal start in U20 Asian Cup Australia's Young Socceroos have made a fine start to the Under-20 Asian Cup, hammering the Kyrgyz Republic 5-1 in Shenzhen.
AAP · Dec 2, 2024 Matildas in Catch-22 coach quandary ahead of Asian Cup Doubt remains over when the next Matildas coach will be appointed as Hayley Raso says adapting to the next mentor's ideas will be key to tournament success.
AAP · Nov 13, 2024 Asian Cup venue draw forces NRL, AFL clubs to hit road Football Australia has released the host stadiums for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, which could have a knock-on effect for the country's major football codes.
AAP · Oct 12, 2024 Lewis Miller riding his Socceroos redemption story After Lewis Miller's Asian Cup redemption moment in the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against China, he has his sights set on staying in Tony Popovic's plans.
FourFourTwo · Sep 28, 2024 Teams that lost major finals on home soil A look at some of the men's national teams and club sides that lost major trophies in their home country or at their own stadium...
AAP · Aug 28, 2024 Olympic disappointment to fuel Matildas: Fowler The Matildas flopped badly at the Paris Olympics, with star attacker Mary Fowler determined to use the harsh lessons learned as motivation for the Asian Cup.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024 ‘We have to reset’: Golden generation face rejuvenation amid next Matildas coach’s balancing act Football Australia boss James Johnson says new head coach will need to target 2026 Asian Cup success on home soil while building for the future
AAP · Jun 13, 2024 States face battle to host Matildas' Asian Cup fixtures NSW, Queensland and WA will have to make their case to Football Australia later this year as to why they should be chosen to host the Matildas in the Asian Cup.
AAP · May 15, 2024 Australia wins right to host 2026 Women's Asian Cup The Asian Football Confederation has ticked off on Australia's bid to host the 2026 Asian Cup.
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024 Do Son, Salah and Kim show damage mid-season tournaments can bring? Leading players have not been at their usual club levels since going to the Asian Cup or Africa Cup of Nations