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Socceroos coach Popovic extends contract through to 2027 Asian Cup

Australia coach Tony Popovic signed a contract extension Thursday ahead of their World Cup opener against Turkey that will take him through to the Asian Cup early next year.
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Hosts Saudi Arabia draw all-Arab group as Qatar face Japan at 2027 Asian Cup

Saudi Arabia will host ⁠the 2027 Asian Cup in an all-Arab Group A, while two-time ‌defending champions Qatar face Japan, after Saturday’s ‌draw in Riyadh.
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Socceroos to face Graham Arnold's Iraq at 2027 Asian Cup

The Socceroos learned of their three Group D opponents overnight and face a potential meeting with defending champions Qatar or Asian powerhouses Japan in the semi-finals.

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Matildas book two home friendlies with Mexico in June

The Matildas will make their first appearance since the 2026 Women's Asian Cup in June when they play Mexico in both Newcastle and Sydney.
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Iranian women footballers hopeful for safe new life in Australia

Two Iranian women footballers who sought asylum last month during the Asian Cup said Friday the support they had received in Australia gave them hope of being able to "live and compete in safety".
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Asian Cup draw rescheduled for ‌May after Middle East conflict delay

The draw for the ⁠2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been rescheduled for ‌May 9 in Riyadh after the conflict ‌in the Middle East disrupted ‌regional sporting events, the Asian Football ‌Confederation said on Wednesday.
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Sam Kerr says Asian Cup 'a positive tournament' but 'big opportunity missed'

ustralia captain Sam Kerr said their defeat by ⁠Japan in last month's Asian Cup final was bitterly disappointing but the experience ‌would stand the Matildas in good stead for ‌next year's Women's World Cup.
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Sacked Danish coach blamed for 'lacking passion' by Japan despite winning Asian Cup

Danish coach Nils Nilsen was axed for being 'a little too lax, a little too soft' despite leading the Japanese women to the Asian Cup title two weeks ago, says Women's national team director, Norio Sasaki, according to the South China Morning Post.
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Australia and Japan women say AFC ignoring pay inequality concerns

Women's Asian Cup finalists Australia and Japan said on Thursday the Asian Football ⁠Confederation (AFC) had ignored an invitation to address gender pay inequality before the record-breaking tournament.
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Nielsen leaves as head coach of Japanese women's team, weeks after Asian Cup glory

Nils Nielsen has stepped down as head ⁠coach of the Japanese women's team, the country's football association (JFA) said on ‌Thursday, less than two weeks after the Dane ‌guided them to the Women's ‌Asian Cup title.
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Asian Cup draw postponed as conflict continues in Middle East

The draw for January's Asian Cup ⁠finals, which was due to be held in Riyadh on ‌April 11th, has been postponed, the Asian ‌Football Confederation announced on ‌Thursday.
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'Very lucky' Japan coach Nielsen says Asian Cup long awaited and well deserved

Japan coach Nils Nielsen hailed the character of his "inspirational" side after they withstood a sustained Australian barrage to win the Women's Asian Cup, with the Greenlander calling the title well-deserved.
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Hamano strike fires Japan past Australia to Women's Asian Cup title

Japan ⁠edged tournament hosts Australia ‌1-0 in the ‌Women's Asian ‌Cup final ‌on Saturday to win ‌the continental title ‌for the third ⁠time ‌in the last ​four editions and ​disappoint a record crowd of ⁠74,357 ​at Stadium Australia.
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Asian Cup success hides underlying problems across the continent

Record crowds at the Asian Cup have been hailed by organisers as a watershed for the women's game but the tournament has thrown up familiar ⁠concerns of gender inequality and a stubborn divide between the continent's rich and emerging nations.
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The Philippines and North Korea qualify for women's World Cup after Asian Cup wins

The Philippines and North Korea ⁠secured their spots at next year's Women's World ‌Cup in Brazil after emerging ‌victorious in the Asian ‌Cup play-offs on Thursday.
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Matildas "massive favourites" to win Asian Cup: Japan coach

Japan coach Nils Nielsen insists hosts Australia will be "massive favourites" in Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final, but his team's near-flawless progress to the title match suggests otherwise.
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Japan thrash South Korea to advance to Women's Asian Cup final

Japan continued their fine goalscoring form as they cruised past South Korea 4-1 on ⁠Wednesday to book their ticket to the final of the women's Asian Cup, where they will take on ‌Australia.
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Japan thrash South Korea to set up showdown with Australia in Asian Cup final

Japan continued their fine goalscoring form as they cruised ⁠past South Korea 4-1 on Wednesday to book their ticket to the final of ‌the women's Asian Cup, where they will take on ‌Australia.
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Captain Sam Kerr fires Australia past China into Asian Cup final

Australia captain Sam Kerr ⁠sealed a 2-1 win over China ‌with a stunning second-half goal ‌on Tuesday to ‌put the hosts into ‌their fourth Women's Asian ‌Cup final.
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The Sydneysider hoping to end the Matildas' Asian Cup run

Former Australia coach Ante Milicic will put sentiment aside as he guides defending champions ⁠China against the Matildas in their Asian Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
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Japan coach Nielsen warns 'untested' Japan defence against complacency

Coach Nils Nielsen said he has no concerns that rampant Japan's defence has yet to be properly tested ahead of their Women's Asian Cup semi-final with South Korea.
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Montemurro calls for Matildas to be braver against China

Australia coach Joe Montemurro urged his team Monday to be brave in their Women's Asian Cup semi-final against defending champions China, who are wary of the hosts' attacking prowess.
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Carpenter and Kerr 'disappointed' to miss Chelsea's League Cup title

Australia's Ellie Carpenter has urged football chiefs to rethink the scheduling of Women's Asian Cup tournaments after she and Sam Kerr missed Chelsea's 2-0 League Cup final win over Manchester United.
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Japan put seven past the Philippines to reach Women's Asian Cup semi-finals

Toko Koga scored twice as Japan stayed ⁠on course for a third Women's Asian Cup title with a ‌7-0 win over the Philippines in Sydney on ‌Sunday, setting up a semi-final ‌against South Korea.
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