INTERVIEWS
Kulbytė has Uzbekistan dreaming big
Not only is Kotryna Kulbytė one of the few females actually coaching at this AFC Women’s Asian Cup, she is also younger than some of the players that will feature at the tournament. Yet for […]
WOMEN’S ASIAN CUP
INTERVIEWS
‘We are manifesting FIFA World Cup qualification!’ Blue Tigresses hope to change Indian football forever
The world’s most populous nation is ready to compete in what is arguably the most significant tournament in its recent history. The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 comes in a period when Indian football has […]
FEATURES
From social stigma to the global stage: Monika’s Bangladesh dare to dream
When Bangladesh qualified for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, they became the lowest-ranked nation to ever do so in the tournament’s history. For many, it was completely unexpected, however for followers of South Asian […]
INTERVIEWS
Vietnam to build on World Cup experience: Huỳnh Như
Less than three years on from their maiden appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Vietnam return to a tournament hosted by Australia dreaming of a return to the global showpiece in Brazil next year. […]
PODCAST
From Dreams to Goals: Issues bubble as kick-off approaches
From Dreams to Goals returns for 2026 with the AFC Women’s Asian Cup now less than three weeks away. As kickoff approaches, there are many issues bubbling away which hosts Gina Bagnulo and Anirudh Nair […]
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From Dreams to Goals: DPR Korea reign supreme at underage level
Gina and Anirudh are back for their monthly round-up of all things women’s football in Asia, and they begin by looking at DPR Korea’s success at the recent FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. We also […]
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From Dreams to Goals: Reaction to the draw for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup
The official draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, to be held in Australia next year, was staged at the iconic Sydney Town Hall earlier this week. We break down all three groups and […]
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From Dreams to Goals: Field set for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
The final qualifying team has been confirmed, with Iran winning Group A, completing the set of 12 teams to participate in next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. Hosts Gina Bagnulo and Anirudh Nair […]
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From Dreams to Goals: Indian coach Crispin Chettri
Fresh from qualifying India for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – the first time on merit in over two decades – Indian women’s national team coach Crispin Chettri joins us on From Dreams to […]
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From Dreams to Goals: Bangladesh qualify + WACQ reactions
We have our first official qualifier for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, and it’s a nation few would have expected – Bangladesh. Hosts Gina Bagnulo and Anirudh Nair discuss their historic qualification, plus take […]