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India's under-17 women's football team is 90 minutes away from becoming the first Indian squad to ever qualify for a FIFA World Cup on merit. The Young Tigresses face host nation China on Monday with a chance to reach Morocco 2026.
India's under-17 women's football team just achieved something they haven't done in 20 years: win a match and reach the knockout rounds of the Asian Cup. Their commanding 4-0 victory over Lebanon opens a door to their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance.
India's Under-17 women's football team crushed Lebanon 4-0 to reach their first-ever Asian Cup quarterfinals. One more victory puts them in the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history.
Australia's Matildas and Japan's women's soccer team just made history off the field, joining forces to demand equal prize money after their record-breaking Asian Cup. The tournament drew 355,528 fans but offered just $2.62 million in prizes compared to $21.54 million for the men.
Just eight days after Australia's heartbreaking Asian Cup final defeat, Sam Kerr bounced back with a stunning goal to lead Chelsea to a crucial 4-3 victory. The win keeps the Blues in the hunt for Champions League qualification with three matches remaining.
Despite a narrow 1-0 loss to Japan in the Asian Cup final, Australia's women's soccer team showed their best football in years. Coach Joe Montemurro believes the team's golden age is just beginning, not ending.
Japan's women's soccer team claimed their third Asian Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Australia in front of 74,000 fans in Sydney. The win showcased the team's resilience and talent under new coach Nils Nielsen.
A spirited group of 40 young Japanese-Australian cheerleaders are bringing their chants and performances to support Team Japan at Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final in Sydney. Despite being vastly outnumbered by Matildas fans, the Sydney Sakura Kids Cheerleaders want their team to know they have hometown support.
Kaitlyn Torpey wasn't even starting for Australia's women's soccer team a week ago. Now she's playing a key role in tonight's Asian Cup final against Japan, thanks to relentless work and a goldfish memory.
The Matildas take on Japan in Sydney's Women's Asian Cup final before a record-breaking crowd. The tournament has shattered attendance records, proving women's soccer continues its meteoric rise across Asia.
Japan's women's soccer team dominated South Korea 4-1 in Sydney to secure their spot in Saturday's Asian Cup final against Australia. The victory sets up a thrilling rematch between Asia's top teams, with Japan looking to reclaim the title they won in 2014 and 2018.
Japan delivered a masterclass performance, defeating South Korea 4-1 to set up a thrilling Women's Asian Cup final against Australia. The showcase of skill and teamwork promises an epic showdown at Stadium Australia this Saturday.
Australia's Sam Kerr scored a brilliant goal to defeat China 2-1 in the Asian Cup semifinal, sending her team to Saturday's final in Sydney. The Matildas are now one win away from their first Asian Cup title in 16 years.
Australia captain Sam Kerr delivered a breathtaking goal in front of her hometown crowd, securing a 2-1 victory over China and sending the Matildas to their fourth Women's Asian Cup final. The hosts will face either Japan or South Korea on Saturday as they chase their first continental trophy since 2010. #
Australia's women's soccer team secured a thrilling 2-1 semifinal victory over China at Perth Stadium, booking their place in the 2026 Asian Cup final. Goals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr powered the Matildas through in front of their home crowd.
Over 13,000 fans packed Stadium Australia as Japan dominated the Philippines 7-0, creating a rare celebration for Sydney's Filipino and Japanese communities. The match brought together diaspora families in a joyful display of heritage and hope.
Japan's women's soccer team demolished the Philippines 7-0 to clinch their spot in the Asian Cup semifinals and secure a place at next year's World Cup. The victory showcased a team firing on all cylinders with a tournament-leading 24 goals scored and not a single goal conceded.
Taiwan held defending champions China scoreless for over 90 minutes in a stunning defensive performance before falling 2-0 in extra time. The underdog team earned global respect at the Women's Asian Cup in Perth.
Australia's women's soccer team punched their ticket to the Asian Cup semifinals with a thrilling 2-1 victory over North Korea, earning an automatic spot in the 2027 World Cup. Over 16,000 fans witnessed captain Sam Kerr and goal-scoring star Alanna Kennedy deliver the magic moments that mattered most.
China's women's soccer team just pulled off one of the sport's greatest comebacks, reclaiming their Asian championship after nearly two decades. Now the "Steel Roses" are proving their resilience wasn't a one-time miracle.
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