SYDNEY — A Women’s Asian Cup soccer tournament that started with little fanfare three weeks ago but eventually received worldwide attention due to the involvement of an Iranian team affected by the Middle East war, ends Saturday when Australia plays ...

MELBOURNE, April 2 (Reuters) - Women's Asian Cup finalists Australia and Japan said on Thursday the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had ignored an invitation to address gender pay inequality before the record-breaking tournament. The women's teams ...

Maika Hamano scored the game's only goal as Japan beat Australia 1-0 Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Japan have won the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup after a 1-0 victory over hosts Australia in Saturday’s final. Maika Hamano’s superb first-half strike was the ...

SYDNEY — By the time Saki Kumagai scored to make it 3-0 on Wednesday, it was clear her Japan team was going to beat South Korea and feature in a final against Australia for the third time in four Women’s Asian Cup tournaments. Riko Ueki opened the ...

Japan claim comfortable semi-final win over South Korea Coach Nielsen praises Japan's performance against tough opponents Japan aim for third Asian Cup title, face Australia in final March 18 (Reuters) - Japan continued their fine goalscoring form as ...

SYDNEY (AP) — The Women's Asian Cup soccer tournament, which garnered global attention due to the participation of an Iranian team impacted by the Middle East conflict, will conclude on Saturday with Australia competing against Japan in the final.

A veteran of three previous World Cup squads, Mathew Ryan is the longtime captain for Australia and remains to be the top-choice goalkeeper for 2026.

The Socceroos have effectively punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an Aziz Behich stunner in the 90th minute lifted them to a 1-0 win over Japan at a sold-out Optus Stadium. In front of 57,226 fans on Thursday night, Australia looked ...