Sunday, 5th April 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 20th July 2025, 9:27 PM
Iran has secured the final spot for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, defeating Jordan 2-1 in a dramatic qualifier in Amman on Saturday. This victory confirmed their place in the upcoming tournament, set to be held in Australia from March 1-21, 2026, across venues in Perth, Gold Coast, and Sydney.
Iran’s Triumph in Amman
Marziyeh Jafari’s side defied expectations in Amman, clinching the crucial win to secure their spot in what promises to be a fiercely competitive tournament. With the final ticket now booked, the line-up for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup is officially complete.
Automatic Qualifiers
The following teams had already qualified for the tournament, either as defending champions or based on their strong standing within the Asian football hierarchy:
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| China (Defending Champions) | Automatically Qualified |
| Japan | Automatically Qualified |
| South Korea | Automatically Qualified |
| Australia (Host Nation) | Automatically Qualified |
Teams that Battled Through Qualifiers
In addition to Iran, the following teams also secured their spots through the rigorous qualification process:
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Excitement Builds for 2026
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 is generating considerable excitement, with the final 12 teams now confirmed. Sarah Walsh, head of the local organising committee, expressed her enthusiasm:
“It’s an incredibly exciting time for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 – the final 12 teams are locked in,” Walsh said on Sunday. “There’s a real energy building, not just here in Australia but across Asia, and this diverse, high-quality line-up shows just how far women’s football has come.”
With Australia set to host the prestigious tournament, anticipation is growing both locally and internationally as the event promises to be a celebration of the rising standard of women’s football across Asia.
The Road to the Tournament Draw
The official tournament draw for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup will take place in Sydney on July 29, where the final groupings will be revealed. Teams will be keen to learn their opponents as they begin to finalise their preparations for what is expected to be one of the most competitive editions of the competition to date.
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