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First Post
29-07-2025
- Sport
- First Post
India drawn in Group C for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026; check out full schedule
India have been drawn into Group C with Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026. The Blue Tigresses will begin their campaign on March 4 in Perth. Here's a look at the full group, match schedule, and tournament format. read more India will make their first appearance in the Women's Asian Cup since 2003. AIFF will face a tough challenge at the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 after being drawn in Group C alongside Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei. The Final Draw for the tournament took place at Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The Indian team was represented by coach Crispin Chettri and midfielder Sangita Basfore in the draw ceremony. This is the first time India will take part in the tournament in 22 years. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD India face tough challenge in Group C The Blue Tigresses will kick off their campaign on March 4, 2026, against Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium. Their second group match will be against powerhouse Japan on March 7 at the same venue. India's final group stage match is scheduled for March 10 against Chinese Taipei at the Western Sydney Stadium in Sydney. India are currently ranked 70th in the FIFA Women's World Rankings. Their group opponents are all higher-ranked - Japan (7th), Vietnam (37th), and Chinese Taipei (42nd). More from Football Also Read: What is the format? The top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-placed teams, will move on to the quarter-finals of the tournament. The winners of the quarter-finals will automatically qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 in Brazil. The teams that lose in the quarter-finals will still have a chance as they will play in play-offs to fight for the last two World Cup spots given to AFC. The two teams that lose in these play-offs will get one more chance through the inter-confederation play-offs. The quarter-final matches will be held between March 13 and 15, while the semi-finals are set for March 17 and 18, in Sydney and Perth. The final will take place on March 21 at Stadium Australia in Sydney. The World Cup play-off matches for the quarter-final losers will be played in the Gold Coast on March 19. Check out the full schedule Final Draw Group A: Australia, Korea Republic, IR Iran, Philippines Group B: DPR Korea, China PR, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan Group C: Japan, Vietnam, India, Chinese Taipei India's fixtures March 4, 2026: Vietnam vs India (Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth) March 7, 2026: India vs Japan (Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth) March 10, 2026: India vs Chinese Taipei (Western Sydney Stadium, Sydney)
Irish Independent
03-06-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Ireland v Slovenia, Nations League – Girls in Green take the lead at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Live | Ireland conclude their Nations League B Group 2 campaign with a visit from Slovenia. Carla Ward's team suffered a surprise 4-0 reverse in the first fixture so will be out for revenge at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. You can follow all the action as it happens in our liveblog below. 31' 28' That's the latest poor tackle from the visitors as Kolbl challenges Abbie Larkin for the ball with the latter hitting the desk in the process. The Ringsend woman is receiving treatment but looks ok to continue. 25' Ireland almost score twice in three minutes as a Megan Connolly corner drops to Kyra Carusa on the edge of the six yard box, but with her back to goal the forward's effort is just wide. 20' Goal Republic of Ireland Scorer Saoirse Noonan What a moment for the Cork woman! The Celtic striker marks her big day with the opening goal. Jessie Stapleton sends in a superb ball from the right wing and Noonan's header is excellent as it loops over the goalkeeper. A special finish on a special night for the former inter-county footballer. 19' Some fine feet by Abbie Larkin sees her find a pocket of space on the edge of the box but the Dubliner watches her shot is straight into the arms of the Slovenia goalkeeper. 13' 11' Slovenia have settled into the contest with Jessie Stapleton needing to be alert to divert a dangerous cross to safety. Irish skipper Katie McCabe is down receiving treatment after landing badly from a challenge by Prasnikar. 6' Two Irish corners test the visiting back line but Slovenia survive after the flag goes up on Kyra Carusa. 3' Ireland kick off shooting towards the city end at the Páirc with some of the GAA markings still visible after Saturday's clash between Cork and Kerry. Local striker Saoirse Noonan has Ireland's first chance of the night but her strong header is stopped by a good save by Slovenia 'keeper Mersnik. 43 minutes ago Pre-match stats - There are currently 12 places between Ireland (26) and Slovenia (38) in the FIFA Women's World Rankings. - Ten players in the current squad featured in the first WNT game in Páirc Uí Chaoimh last July when Ireland beat France 3-1 in their best ever result (considering France were No 2 in the FIFA Women's World Rankings at the time). Previous meetings: 30/10/2013 | Slovenia 0-3 Ireland | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Ob Jezeru City Stadium, Velenje 20/08/2014 | Ireland 2-0 Slovenia | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Tallaght Stadium 25/02/2025 | Slovenia 4-0 Ireland | UEFA Nations League | Bonifika Stadium, Koper 55 minutes ago Journey from Balbriggan to Zurich featured many highs and a few lows for Diane Caldwell Diane Caldwell is one of Ireland's recent retirees and I caught up with the Dubliner last weekend ahead of today's clash in Cork about the highs and lows across her century of caps with Ireland. Journey from Balbriggan to Zurich featured many highs and a few lows for Diane Caldwell In another world, Diane Caldwell would be just a couple of weeks away from the last dance. Today 12:23 PM David Kelly: Ireland arrive at Páirc Uí Chaoimh cathedral searching for divine inspiration Our man on the ground also penned this piece from Leeside ahead of tonight's big game. David Kelly: Ireland arrive at Páirc Uí Chaoimh cathedral searching for divine inspiration Angelus bells will peal across the Marina to accompany kick-off in 'The Park' tomorrow. Today 12:17 PM 'Jim McGuinness sent me a message after beating Ireland and hopefully I will get another one tomorrow' – Slovenia manager Sasa Kolman David has also been speaking to the Slovenia boss ahead of tonight's game, who has an interesting link with a certain Donegal man. 'Jim McGuinness sent me a message after beating Ireland and hopefully I will get another one tomorrow' – Slovenia manager Sasa Kolman Jim McGuinness inspired Sasa Kolman so much when the pair met during the current Donegal manager's time at Celtic as a youth coach in 2013 that the Slovenian manager felt like he could achieve anything. 1' Big match preview No matter what transpires in Cork this evening, Katie McCabe will finish this campaign as a European champion, writes David Kelly in his big match preview here. 'It takes its toll on you' – Katie McCabe details 'noise' surrounding FAI and women's team as Slovenian challenge awaits No matter what transpires in Cork this evening, Katie McCabe will finish this campaign as a European champion. Live Blog Software
Hi Dubai
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Hi Dubai
UAE Ranks Sixth in AFC Women's Club Competitions, Tops Arab Federations
The UAE Football Association (FA) has secured an impressive sixth place in the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) latest rankings for the 2024–2025 women's club competitions, making it the highest-ranked Arab federation. The UAE FA earned a total of 50.8 points, underscoring a significant milestone in the nation's women's football journey. This achievement follows the strong showing of the Abu Dhabi Women's Club, which reached the quarter-finals of the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League, highlighting the growing competitiveness of UAE clubs on the continental stage. The ranking also reflects the broader advancement of women's football across senior and youth levels in the country. The AFC's rankings combine club performance in the 2024–2025 AFC Women's Champions League with national team standings based on the FIFA Women's World Rankings released on March 6. This method provides a comprehensive view of progress in women's football across Asia. The UAE's position as the top Arab federation signals rising regional strength and growing investment in the women's game, setting a promising outlook for future tournaments. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Sharjah 24
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
UAE ranks sixth in Asian Women's Club rankings
A milestone achievement for UAE women's football This ranking marks a historic achievement for women's football in the UAE. It follows the strong performance of the Abu Dhabi Women's Club, which advanced to the quarter-finals in the inaugural edition of the AFC Women's Champions League. The ranking also reflects the rapid development of women's football at both senior and youth levels in the UAE. Ranking criteria and points allocation The AFC calculated the club rankings based on performances in the 2024–2025 AFC Women's Champions League. National team contributions were assessed using the FIFA Women's World Rankings published on March 6. This combined approach reflects both club and national progress in the region's competitive landscape.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 SheBelieves Cup: How to watch the USWNT vs. Japan game tonight
It's time for the 10th annual SheBelieves Cup, where the U.S. Women's National Team will host Japan, Australia and Colombia in a six-game tournament across three matchdays. The USWNT's 23-player roster includes Crystal Dunn, Lindsey Heaps and Catarina Macario. Notably, Trinity Rodman will be absent from the tournament due to injury. The USWNT has won the past five SheBelieves Cup tournaments. The action kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 20 with Japan vs. Australia and USWNT vs. Colombia. USWNT games will air on TBS, the rest of the tournament will be covered in Spanish on Universo. The entire tournament will stream on Max. Are you ready to watch? Dates: Feb. 20-26, 2025 Location: Houston, Glendale, San Diego Teams: USWNT, Japan, Australia and Colombia TV channels: Universo (Spanish coverage), TBS (USWNT only) Streaming: Max (English), Peacock (Spanish) The 2025 six-game, three-matchday tournament will be held from Feb. 20-26. The U.S. Women's National Team will host Japan (#7 in the current FIFA Women's World Rankings), Australia (#15) and Colombia (#21) in this year's tournament. English-language coverage of the USWNT games in the SheBelieves soccer tournament will air on TBS. Spanish-language coverage of the rest of the tournament will air on Universo. If you want to stream the games live, you can do so on Max (English coverage), and Peacock (Spanish coverage). The USWNT's tournament schedule is listed in bold. Thursday, Feb. 20 - Shell Energy Stadium (Houston, TX) Japan vs. Australia: 4 p.m. local time / 5 p.m. ET (Universo, Max, Peacock) USWNT vs. Colombia: 7 p.m. local time / 8 p.m. ET (TBS, Universo, Max, Peacock) Sunday, Feb. 23 - State Farm Stadium (Glendale, AZ) Colombia vs. Japan: 12 p.m. local time / 2 p.m. ET (Universo, Max, Peacock) USWNT vs. Australia: 3 p.m. local time / 5 p.m. ET (TBS, Universo, Max, Peacock) Wednesday, Feb. 26 - Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego, CA) Australia vs. Colombia: 4:30 p.m. local time / 7:30 p.m. ET (Universo, Max, Peacock) USWNT vs. Japan: 7:30 p.m. local time / 10:30 p.m. ET (TBS, Universo, Max, Peacock) GOALKEEPERS (2): Jane Campbell (Houston Dash) Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals) DEFENDERS (8): Tierna Davidson (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Crystal Dunn (Paris Saint-Germain), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG), Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit), Jenna Nighswonger (Arsenal FC, ENG), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride), Emily Sonnett (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC) MIDFIELDERS (6): Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC), Lindsey Heaps (Olympique Lyon, FRA), Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current), Jaedyn Shaw (North Carolina Courage), Lily Yohannes (Ajax, NED) FORWARDS (7): Lynn Biyendolo (Seattle Reign FC, Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current), Catarina Macario (Chelsea FC, ENG), Yazmeen Ryan (Houston Dash), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC), Ally Sentnor (Utah Royals), Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC)
