Filipinas grouped with Australia, South Korea, Iran in AFC Women's Asian Cup

The Philippine Women's National Football Team Filipinas will play against Australia, South Korea, and Iran in the AFC Women's Asian Cup in March 2026.

The draw for the Asian Cup was held on Tuesday.

The Filipinas, along with the three other teams, will form Group A.

Australia is ranked 15th in the FIFA Women's world rankings, while South Korea is at 21st. 

The Philippines is ranked 41st in the world, while Iran is at no. 68.

The Asian Cup has three groups, with North Korea, China, Bangladesh, and Uzbekistan comprising Group B, while Group C has Japan, Vietnam, India, and Chinese Taipei.

Only the top two teams of each group and the two best-ranked third placers will advance to the knockout round.

The Asian Cup also serves as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

The Philippines reached the semifinals of the Asian Cup last 2022, and eventually punched its first-ever ticket to the World Cup.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News