Iran Secures Final Berth in 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup
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July 21, 2025 05:30
- Iran clinches the last spot in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup after a 2-1 victory over Jordan, joining other qualified nations for the tournament hosted by Australia.
Iran Qualifies for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup
Iran secured their place in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup after defeating Jordan 2-1 in the final qualification match. This victory marks their second consecutive entry into the continental tournament.
Qualified Teams and Tournament Details
Hosted by Australia, the Asian Cup will feature automatic qualifiers China, South Korea, Japan, and the host nation. Other teams like India, Chinese Taipei, Vietnam, and Philippines also earned their spots through qualifying rounds. Uzbekistan and North Korea make a return after long absences, while Bangladesh will debut in the tournament.
The draw for the competition is scheduled for July 29 in Sydney, with matches set to take place from March 1 to 21 across Sydney, Perth, and the Gold Coast.