US EditionHost Australia Drawn with South Korea, Iran, Philippines for 2026 Women's Asian Cup
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, JUL 29 – The tournament will feature 12 teams in three groups, serving as the final qualification stage for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with India returning after 23 years.
- On March 8, 2025, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup final draw takes place at Sydney Town Hall, with Sangita Basfore assisting, per an official announcement.
- Eight teams qualified during qualifiers from June 23 to July 19, with India earning its first appearance since 2003 by topping Group B.
- Pot allocations reveal hosts Australia, Japan and DPR Korea in Pot 1, with the draw streamed live on the AFC Asian Cup YouTube channel from 14:30 hours IST.
- Group winners will qualify directly for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027, with the top two teams plus two best third-placed sides advancing to the quarter-finals.
- Scheduled from March 1 to 21, 2026, across Sydney, Perth and the Gold Coast, this edition doubles as the final qualification stage for 2027, with the top six teams earning berths.
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