Filipinas Drawn with Australia, South Korea, Iran in 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup

The Philippine Women’s National Football Team (PWNFT) faces a challenging group in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup as they aim to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Drawn into Group A, the Filipinas will compete against host Australia, South Korea, and Iran, with their opening match against Australia on March 1, 2026, at Perth Stadium. Australia, ranked 15th globally and a former continental champion, and South Korea, ranked 21st, are formidable opponents, having previously defeated the Philippines in recent tournaments. Iran, ranked 68th, presents a more favorable matchup, with the Filipinas holding a perfect record against them. The tournament format allows the top two teams from each group and the two best third-placed teams to advance to the quarterfinals, with semifinalists earning a chance for World Cup qualification. The Filipinas’ historic first FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance in 2023, where they secured a win against co-host New Zealand, underscores their growing competitiveness on the Asian stage.