Nadeshiko Japan coach Nils Nielsen steps down after Asian Cup triumph
Nielsen became the first foreign manager of the women's team in 2024.
Vietnam Reenters FIFA Top 100 After Asian Cup Surge - Vietnam Insider
Win over Malaysia lifts Vietnam to No. 99, signaling renewed momentum in Southeast Asia football
How every Matilda fared at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup
From the players who lit up the tournament to those who never quite got going, here is a closer look at how each Matilda fared at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.
The Matildas’ near misses sting but their Asian Cup final suggests this great team are not done
There was talk of this being a last hurrah at home for a golden generation of Matildas. But their performance showed a glimmer of something else
Matildas rise to a grand occasion but are left to rue the goal that never came
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/22/australia-matildas-japan-womens-asian-cup-final-goal-that-never-cameAustralia had Japan on the back foot for long periods but a flurry of shots were scuffed, saved and blocked in a narrow Women’s Asian Cup final defeat
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Matildas rise to a grand occasion but are left to rue the goal that never came
Australia had Japan on the back foot for long periods but a flurry of shots were scuffed, saved and blocked in a narrow Women’s Asian Cup final defeat
Matildas suffer heartbreak as Japan wonder goal wins third Women’s Asian Cup crown
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/21/australia-matildas-japan-womens-asian-cup-final-football-reportJapan 1-0 Australia (Hamano 17) in final in Sydney
Hosts fall short despite multiple attempts on goal
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Matildas suffer heartbreak as Japan stunner wins third Women’s Asian Cup crown
Australia fall short despite multiple attempts on goal as Maika Hamano’s shot from outside the box proves the difference in Japan’s 1-0 victory in Sydney
‘We need to believe’: Matildas embrace underdogs tag for last shot at home glory in Women’s Asian Cup
Time is running out for the Australia team led by captain Sam Kerr to win a major trophy as they prepare to meet a red-hot Japan in the final on Saturday
Japan’s ruthless streak poses fresh challenge for rising Matildas in Women’s Asian Cup final
https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2026/mar/19/japans-ruthless-streak-poses-fresh-challenge-for-rising-matildas-on-the-riseThe world No 6 team have scored 28 goals and conceded just one, starting Saturday’s final against hosts Australia as clear favourites
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Japan’s ruthless streak poses fresh challenge for rising Matildas in Women’s Asian Cup final
The world No 6 team have scored 28 goals and conceded just one, starting Saturday’s final against hosts Australia as clear favourites
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