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Asian Cup Qualifiers Safely Relocated to Qatar.
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Five Nations Vie for 2026 Women’s Asian Cup Berth.
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AFC Confirms July 7–19 Match Dates and Details.
From June 23 to July 5, the Asian Cup women’s qualifiers for Group A were to be held in Amma.
However, due to recent developments, they have now been shifted to Qatar and shall instead take place from July 7 through July 19.
The reason for this postponement was a flurry of hostilities in the Middle East, marked by recent Israel-Iran air strikes.
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Additionally, logistical concerns flagged by the teams forced the AFC to act swiftly.
We’re banking on this fresh arrangement to wrap our players in a blanket of security and to smooth out every leg of their journey.
At the same time, the Football Association of Singapore didn’t mince words about the ongoing unrest in the region and the travel headaches it’s causing.
Naturally, every football body across Asia rallied behind the change – after all, nothing matters more than safety, and they made that crystal clear.
Now, five nations including Jordan, Singapore, Iran, Lebanon and Bhutan are gearing up to battle it out in Qatar for a golden ticket to the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia.
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Meanwhile, Australia (as hosts), South Korea, Japan and China (our defending champions) are already waiting in the wings.
Only the top team from each of the eight qualifying groups will punch their ticket to the big show.
Meanwhile, the AFC will drop the venue details and kickoff times very soon.
With the clock ticking down to the new dates, Qatar’s organizers are already shifting into high gear to make sure everything’s perfect.
Was moving the Asian Cup qualifiers the right decision?