Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers Postponed Amid Iran-Israel Air War

The Women's Asian Cup qualifiers originally scheduled to take place in Jordan have been postponed due to the ongoing air war between Iran and Israel, which has caused significant regional instability. The Singapore team, along with other Group A participants including Jordan, Iran, Lebanon, and Bhutan, were set to compete in the preliminary rounds for the 2026 finals in Australia. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) cited safety and logistical concerns from several member associations as the reason for the delay. While the qualifiers were initially planned to start on June 23 and run through July 5, the AFC has postponed the matches and is looking for a new neutral venue to host the games, with dates tentatively moved to July 7-19 but still to be confirmed. Singapore's coach Karim Bencherifa expressed the team's resilience and commitment despite the disruption and uncertainty caused by the postponement. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, involving missile and drone strikes, continues to impact sporting events and regional security.