Ante Milicic’s Steel Roses will play all three group-phase games in Sydney as they try to win a record-extending 10th continental title
Defending champions China have been drawn to face North Korea, Bangladesh and Uzbekistan in the group phase of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, with hosts Australia opening the three-week-long tournament against the Philippines on March 1 in Perth.
The Joe Montemurro-coached Matildas will also take on South Korea and Iran in the 12-nation continental championship, while Japan, currently Asia’s highest-ranked team, will face Taiwan, Vietnam and India in the group phase.
“For us to have three games all based in Sydney is great, that will give us consistency that our girls will appreciate,” China coach Ante Milicic said.
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