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Business Recorder
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Iran book final ticket to 2026 women's Asian Cup
SYDNEY: Iran has booked the final ticket to the women's Asian Cup, beating Jordan 2-1 with the cast now set for the 2026 tournament in Australia. Marziyeh Jafari's side defied the odds with victory in Amman on Saturday to ensure they will be at the event in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney from March 1-21. Defending champions China, Asian powerhouses Japan and South Korea, along with the host nation all qualified automatically. Joining Iran in batting through the qualifiers was India, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, the Philippines and North Korea. Jota inducted into Wolves' Hall of Fame 'It's an incredibly exciting time for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 – the final 12 teams are locked in,' said local organising committee chief Sarah Walsh 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.' The tournament draw will take place in Sydney on July 29.
Reuters
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Iran defeat Jordan to complete line-up for Women's Asian Cup
July 20 (Reuters) - Iran handed Jordan a 2-1 defeat in Amman on Saturday to claim the final berth at next year's Women's Asian Cup finals, which will be held in Australia in March. Second-half goals from Sara Didar and Negin Zandi earned Marziyeh Jafari's team a win that secured top spot in Group A of the preliminaries ahead of the Jordanians due to their better head-to-head record. The Iranians are the last team to qualify for the finals after matches in Group A were postponed due to the recent Israel-Iran conflict. Australia will host the 12-team tournament in Sydney, Perth and Gold Coast from March 1 to 21 and Joe Montemurro's home side will be among the favourites to lift the trophy. Defending champions China, who have won the title a record nine times, will also be joined at the finals by South Korea, Japan, Bangladesh, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, the Philippines and North Korea. The draw will take place in Sydney on July 29. "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," said Sarah Walsh, the event's chief organising officer. "With so much talent and so many great stories coming together, this is going to be a tournament to remember." The competition will also serve as Asia's qualifying tournament for the Women's World Cup in 2027 with six automatic berths available at the finals in Brazil. A further two nations will progress to a series of intercontinental playoffs.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Iran qualifies for Women's AFC Asian Cup 2026, follows India, Bangladesh into the finals
Iran has booked the final ticket to the women's Asian Cup, beating Jordan 2-1 with the cast now set for the 2026 tournament in Australia. Marziyeh Jafari's side defied the odds with victory in Amman on Saturday to ensure it will be at the event in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney from March 1-21. Defending champion China, Asian powerhouses Japan and South Korea, along with the host nation all qualified automatically. Joining Iran in batting through the qualifiers was India, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, the Philippines and North Korea. 'It's an incredibly exciting time for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 -- the final 12 teams are locked in,' said local organising committee chief Sarah Walsh 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.' The tournament draw will take place in Sydney on July 29.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Singapore vs Iran LIVE Streaming info — When, where to watch SGP v IRN AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers?
Iran will look to start its AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers with a win as it takes on Singapore at the King Abdullah II Stadium in Amman on Thursday. Singapore comes into the match after a 2-3 loss to Bhutan in its previous match and will hope to turn the tide before its too late. Iran, which made its debut in the Asian Cup in 2022, had a group stage exit. Head coach Marziyeh Jafari left her 13-year trophy-laden stint at Bam Khatoon FC to lead the Iranian team, and will aim to contribute to better stint this time around, if it makes it to the final tournament. When and where will Singapore vs Iran in AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers be played? The 2027 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers between Singapore and Iran will be played at the King Abdullah II Stadium in Amman, Jordan. The match is scheduled to kick off at 4:00 pm local time, which is 4:30 pm Iran time and 9:00 pm in Singapore. How to watch Singapore vs Iran AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers? The Singapore vs Iran AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers can be watches on the YouTube channel of the Jordan Football Association.
