Australia is preparing for the Women's Asian Cup in 2026

• Australia has qualified for Group A of the Women's Asian Cup.
• The tournament will take place in February 2026 in Australia.
• Matildas will open the competition with a match against the Philippines.

Australia, which is the host of the Women's Asian Cup, has been drawn into Group A along with South Korea, Iran, and the Philippines. The tournament will take place in February 2026.

Matildas, who became semi-finalists at the 2023 World Cup, will begin their journey in the tournament on February 1, 2026, with a match against the Philippines in Perth.

In Group B, the reigning champion is China, as well as North Korea, Bangladesh, and Uzbekistan. Group C includes Japan, Vietnam, India, and Taiwan.

The two best teams from each group, as well as the two best third-placed teams, will advance to the quarter-finals. The final is scheduled for March 21 in Sydney.

Australia has chances for success, but its recent failures, including a defeat to South Korea in the quarter-finals of 2022, remain fresh in memory.

The team has undergone changes, and new coach Joe Montemurro has little time to prepare the team for the competition. It begins with the Philippines, under the leadership of Australian Mark Torcaso, demonstrating a growing level of play.

Recent results show that the Matildas have new talents, but they need to return to their former form to achieve success in this tournament.

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