Australia will officially host the 2026 edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
Football Australia was recommended as the host association for the tournament at an AFC Women's Football Committee meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in March.
The AFC has since performed a final ratification of the bid, with their hosting rights now having been confirmed.
It follows withdrawals from Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan, with the latter recommended to host the 2029 tournament.
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Australia confirmed as host for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
Off the back of a successful FIFA Women's World Cup in the country, it is no major surprise Australia put their hands up to host another tournament.
AFC Chairperson Kanya Keomany believes more memories will be made Down Under in 2026.
"The FIFA Women’s World Cup that was co-hosted in Australia last year set new benchmarks and is widely regarded as the best edition in history, showcasing once again the strength of women’s football in Asia," she said.
"Australia presents the opportunities to build on the commercial appeal of the competition and engage with more fans than ever before, so I am confident that Football Australia will stage a memorable spectacle that will not only elevate the women’s game but also set the standard for future editions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup."
The Women’s Asian Cup has been held in Australia once before, with Adelaide hosting the tournament in 2006.
China beat the Matildas on penalties that year to lift the trophy.
When is the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026?
Specific dates have not been announced for the 2026 tournament.
In 2022, matches were played from January 20 to February 6.
AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 format
In 2026, 12 nations will participate in the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
Teams will be split into three groups of four, with matches to be held in the Australian states of New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.
As the host country, Australia will receive automatic entry into the tournament.
Who won the last AFC Women's Asian Cup?
China are the reigning AFC Women's Asian Cup winners, taking out the 2022 tournament in India.
They beat South Korea 3-2 in the final, courtesy of a late Xiao Yuyi winner.
