afc women's asian cup 2026

‘We have to be realistic’: Bangladesh women’s coach Butler on improving rankings

Butler's reflections after latest campaign struck a balance between pride and pragmatism.

Women's Asian Cup / ‘Taking every possible step’: BFF seeks monthly friendlies with top sides

Preparations are set to begin in September, with 19-year-old Sweden-based forward Anika Siddiqui likely to come to Bangladesh for a trial prior to it.

Butler & Co looking to embrace Asian Cup challenge

Bangladesh coach Peter Butler was looking to embrace the challenge of facing strong opponents after his side were drawn in a tough group, which included defending champions China, in their maiden Women's Asian Cup campaign.

Run Nabiran run

Her transformation from a striker makes her current role all the more fascinating.

Will women’s team receive deserved facilities?

If the Bangladesh women's football team had surpassed all expectations by emerging as SAFF champions in 2022, they have completely blown it out of the water in 2025, by qualifying for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026.

BFF to felicitate women’s team at 2:30 in the night!

After topping their group and securing a spot in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the very first time, the Bangladesh women’s football team is set to return to the country at midnight today and the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has made the bizarre decision of hosting a felicitation programme for the team at 2:30 in the night.

Time for BFF to match Ritu and Co’s level

If winning the SAFF Championship in 2022 and 2024 warranted the Bangladesh women’s team an open-top bus parade, what would be a proportionally appropriate celebration for the miracle they have just pulled off in Myanmar?

Women's football scales new height

The Asian Cup berth not only gives Bangladesh an opportunity to rub shoulders against the top 11 teams of the continent, it also opens up their path to the qualifiers for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and the Los Angeles Olympics the following year.

‘A proud moment for entire nation’: Chief Adviser congratulates Bangladesh women’s team

The Chief Adviser also hoped that this achievement would inspire the next generation and uplift the country’s stature on the international stage in the coming days.

July 4, 2025
July 4, 2025

Time for BFF to match Ritu and Co’s level

If winning the SAFF Championship in 2022 and 2024 warranted the Bangladesh women’s team an open-top bus parade, what would be a proportionally appropriate celebration for the miracle they have just pulled off in Myanmar?

July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025

Women's football scales new height

The Asian Cup berth not only gives Bangladesh an opportunity to rub shoulders against the top 11 teams of the continent, it also opens up their path to the qualifiers for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and the Los Angeles Olympics the following year.

July 2, 2025
July 2, 2025

‘A proud moment for entire nation’: Chief Adviser congratulates Bangladesh women’s team

The Chief Adviser also hoped that this achievement would inspire the next generation and uplift the country’s stature on the international stage in the coming days.