Who is Ryan Williams? Australia-born footballer likely to play for India
The Australian-born forward was included after FIFA approved his change of association, allowing him to represent India at the senior level. He had...
GdS: Milan, Juventus and Inter plan to head to Australia for ‘unprecedented’ pre-season tours
By: Ben Dixon
AC Milan have been to Australia fairly regularly recently, and they will head back Down Under for their next pre-season camp, it...
'Major set-backs': Portsmouth boss' frustration as attacker's six-and-a-half month absence continues
The Australian has featured 10 times since the Blues signed him from the A-League in January 2025
REVEALED: Kusini Yengi’s Aberdeen return likely after thigh surgery – with loan club Cerezo Osaka not expected to take up buy option
Aberdeen striker Yengi's loan in Japan runs until June, but his season is over due to a thigh tendon tear, which resulted in an operation in...
Juventus reportedly heading to Hong Kong, Australia for their preseason tour
For the last two years, Juventus' summer preseason tour hasn't taken them all that far. It's been a quick trip over to Germany and adidas...
Megan Rapinoe finally breaks silence on Iran women's soccer team after Piers Morgan led fierce backlash
At this month's 2026 Women's Asian Cup in Australia, Iran sparked outrage back home by staging a silent protest and refusing to sing their national...
Man Utd duo Mbeumo and Sesko withdraw from international squads
Manchester United have confirmed Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko have both withdrawn from their respective international squads for the upcoming...
Hibs ace to face Messi in Maradona's spiritual home as duo face arduous round-the-world journey
Scotland, Australia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo all relying on Easter Road regulars
‘It’s not like football’ – ECB defends sticking with Ashes leadership team
Brendon McCullum and Rob Key kept their jobs after a chastening series defeat in Australia.
‘It's not like football' – ECB defends sticking with Ashes leadership team
Brendon McCullum and Rob Key kept their jobs after a chastening series defeat in Australia.
Football coach tears strips off Australia because 'you can't buy a beer after 11 o'clock at night'
The boss of the Japanese women's team questioned whether Australia is a modern country in a post-match outburst.
#WAC2026 - Facts & Figures
Sydney: The curtain came down on the record-breaking AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with Japan defeating Australia in the final on Saturday.
Inside the tumultuous coaching career of Katie Price's ex Dwight Yorke': Man United legend walked out on 'pub team' Australian club in shocking fallout and quit his home nation over salary row
Man United legend Dwight Yorke has lived a life full of colour both on and off the pitch, with the latest remarkable travails coming in the dugout.
Spurs reportedly headed to New Zealand in preseason
With all the drama surrounding Tottenham Hotspur this season, it's easy to forget that immediately following the conclusion of the season there's a...
Shaikh Salman hails Australia 2026 as Japan seals third Asian crown
Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, has extended his warmest congratulations to Japan...
Hamano: That was my kind of goal
Sydney: While many will consider Maika Hamano's AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ title-winning goal as special, the forward knows it didn't...
Montemurro proud of valiant Australia
Sydney: Disappointment of losing did not prevent Joe Montemurro from paying tribute to a remarkable performance from Australia in the AFC Women's...
Nielsen hails brilliant Japan
Sydney: Japan's resilience in the 1-0 win against Australia in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ final on Saturday won a special place in...
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...
Petrol theft expected to rise in Australia as police call for more CCTV and prepaid pumps
Amid a surge in fuel prices and fear of shortages, SA police chief signals officers might stop investigating ‘drive-offs' unless service stations...
United Women "intelligent" midfield dynamo returns to Manchester a champion after fantastic international display
Manchester United Women star Hinata Miyazawa returns a champion as Japan defeat Australia 1-0 in Asia Cup.
The post Hinata Miyazawa: Man United...
Japan's Continental Coronation
Japan's Continental Coronation: Women's Asian Cup Final Recap By 234sport Staff Sydney's Stadium Australia played host to a tactical masterclass as...
Hinata Miyazawa wins Asian Cup with Japan
Congratulations to United Women midfielder Hinata, who is celebrating international silverware in Australia!
Joy for Japan; heartbreak for Australia
Sydney: A spectacular Maika Hamano strike sent Japan into seventh heaven as they defeated Australia 1-0 to win the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia...
Japan's Ueki earns Top Goal Scorer accolade
Sydney: Riko Ueki emerged as the Top Goal Scorer of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, with the Japanese star finishing the tournament on...
Japan's Yamashita scoops Best Goalkeeper award
Sydney: Ayaka Yamashita was named the Best Goalkeeper after helping Japan win the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ title with a 1-0 win...
Australia's Kennedy named Most Valuable Player
Sydney: Australia's Alanna Kennedy was crowned the Most Valuable Player of the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after producing eye-catching...
Matildas edged out by Japan in Asian Cup final
Find out how our three Australian stars got on in the Asian Cup final
Matildas suffer heartbreak as Japan stunner enough to claim Women's Asian Cup crown
Japan 1-0 Australia (Hamano 17) in final in SydneyHosts fall short despite multiple attempts on goalIn a repeat of their past two finals, Japan has...
'Better for Adrian that he's gone': Socceroos boss Tony Popovic's parting shot at Portsmouth forward Adrian Segečić following international switch
Socceroos boss Tony Popovic has spoken for the first time following Adrian Segečić's decision to swap Australia of Croatia on the internation stage
Japan v Australia: Women's Asian Cup 2026 final - live
Updates from the Matildas' clash at Stadium AustraliaKick-off time in Sydney is 8pm AEDTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailHello everybody and...
Lionel Messi’s Argentina to play Mauritania, Zambia: What’s their FIFA ranking?
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will face Mauritania and Zambia ahead of the 2026 World Cup, and the question arises: What is their FIFA ranking?...
It's My Game at #WAC2026: Michiko Dohi reflects on Asia's evolving sports medicine landscape
Sydney: As the Continent awaits the final showdown between Australia and Japan at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football...
'I can see why Hearts fans get so angry!' Cammy Devlin reveals injury fear and torment watching team-mates
Australia midfielder is fit and available to face Dundee
Five Great Reads: 90s bassists, at war with AI slop, and a secretly gay footballer's extraordinary story
Guardian Australia's weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris SwalesGet this in your inbox every weekend. Sign up...
Hibs latest: Motherwell game claim, Suto Australia reaction and Mulligan injury update
Easter Road side want to turn up heat on Steelmen
Inter Milan & Juventus Planning Summer Friendly Clash In Australia
Inter Milan and Juventus are set to face each other in a pre-season friendly in Perth, Australia this summer, with the Bianconeri planning their...
Socceroos call up for Hibs striker Ante Suto
Hibs striker Ante Suto has been named in the Australia squad for two upcoming friendlies. The Socceroos face Cameroon in Sydney on 27 March and...
‘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...
Iranian footballer who has returned to her home nation claims Australian police were pressuring players to stay
The Iranian women's footballers who came to Australia to compete in the AFC Asian Cup have returned home, with one player making a big claim about...
Preview - Final: Japan v Australia
Sydney: Japan and Australia are equally confident heading into the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ final, with both head coaches agreeing...
Carpenter out to end Australia title drought
Sydney: Ellie Carpenter has won multiple trophies at club level but success with Australia has eluded her and it's a record she intends to set...
Japan's Hasegawa determined to savour glory again
Sydney: Come Saturday, Yui Hasegawa will be playing in her second AFC Women's Asian Cup™ final and the determination to add the Australia 2026...
#WAC2026 Final - How they stack up: Japan v Australia
Sydney: If the numbers are any indication, Japan will start as the favourites in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ final against Australia...
Reforms introduced; China PR recommended to host AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ in 2028 and 2030
Sydney: The AFC Women's Football Committee hailed the rising standards of the women's game across the Continent, exemplified by the delivery of the...
#WAC2026 - Know the coach: Nils Nielsen (JPN)
Sydney: As Japan aim to live up to their top billing at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Nadeshiko will believe they have - in Nils...
#WAC2026 - Know the coach: Joe Montemurro (AUS)
Sydney: Joe Montemurro is only one step away from creating history for his home nation at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™.
Korea Republic's Kim Yu-jeong to officiate #WAC2026 Final
Sydney: As the Continent's attention turns to the Final of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has...
#WAC2026 - Road to Final: Japan
Sydney: Japan sealed their spot in the final of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with minimum fuss, advancing to Saturday's decider with a...
#WAC2026 - Road to Final: Australia
Sydney: Australia are one match away from emerging the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ champions, with Japan standing in their way in...
Record crowds, empty seats and the Matildas in a dream final: has the Women's Asian Cup been a success?
Tournament organisers point to strong TV audiences and reaching a wider range of fans even as Australia have failed to sell out matches on home...
Irankunda will be in Australia 72 hours before Watford's Good Friday match
Nestory Irankunda will be in Australia representing the Socceroos little over 72 hours before Watford's Good Friday fixture against QPR in a...
Japan's ruthless streak poses fresh challenge for rising Matildas in Women's Asian Cup final | Martin Pegan
The world No 6 team have scored 28 goals and conceded just one, starting Saturday's final against hosts Australia as clear favouritesIf the...
First half goals ended our chances, admits Korea Republic's Shin
Sydney: Head coach Shin Sang-woo expressed pride in his Korea Republic players despite the 4-1 defeat to Japan in their AFC Women's Asian Cup...
Three uncapped players called up for final home Socceroos friendlies before World Cup
Adrian Segečić missing after switching allegiance to CroatiaTony Popovic makes no promises to convince young players to commit Tony Popovic said he...
Fujino's move paying off for Japan
Sydney: Aoba Fujino took another gigantic step in her budding career after helping Japan reach the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ final on...
First half goals ended our chances, admits Korea Republic's Kim
Sydney: Head coach Shin Sang-woo expressed pride in his Korea Republic players despite the 4-1 defeat to Japan in their AFC Women's Asian Cup...
Iran women's football team arrive back home after asylum drama in Australia
All but two of party complete long journey back to IranWelcome ceremony planned for ‘children of the homeland' The Iranian women's football team,...
Nielsen delighted with Japan's super show
Sydney: Japan's near-flawless display in their 4-1 defeat of Korea Republic on Wednesday to secure a place in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia...
Japan thrash South Korea to set up showdown with Australia in Asian Cup final
Japan continued their fine goalscoring form as they cruised past South Korea 4-1 on Wednesday to book their ticket to the final of the women's...
West Ham Women star eyes Sam Kerr's Asian Cup record as Japan set up Australia final
West Ham United star Riko Ueki continued her phenomenal scoring rate at the Asian Cup as Japan routed South Korea 4-1 to set up a...
The post West...
Iranian women's football team returns to Iran after withdrawing Australia asylum claims
The women's football team landed back in Iran on Wednesday
Japan power past Korea Republic to set up Australia showdown
Sydney: Japan produced a classy performance to defeat Korea Republic 4-1 in their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-final at Stadium...
Iranian women's footballers train without a hijab: Two remaining stars sport huge smiles as they join Australian club after seeking asylum - while five team-mates rejected offer following threats to their families
Fatemeh Pasandideh, 21, and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, 33, sported wide smiles as they trained with Brisbane Roar without the mandatory neck to ankle...
Foord expects Australia to go all the way
Perth: Caitlin Foord has challenged Australia to go all the way after the Matildas booked their spot in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™...
China PR's Milicic looks forward after semi-final disappointment
Perth: Ante Milicic wasn't too despondent following China PR's exit from the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Tuesday.
We need to be better, says Australia's Montemurro
Perth: Australia may have achieved their target of reaching the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ final but head coach Joe Montemurro admitted...
Iran Women Football Team Player Fatemeh Pasandideh Defies Pressure to Stay in Australia and Starts Training with Brisbane Roar
When the Iran women football team landed in Australia for the Women’s Asian Cup, nobody could have predicted the drama that would unfold. One young...
‘Brisbane is getting a taste of it': fire ants at New Farm shows invasive species is on the march – and an outbreak may follow
The detection at a popular park of ‘one of the worst invasive species to reach Australia' is causing concern that suppression efforts are...
Golden generation still glitters as veterans kickstart misfiring Matildas
Goals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr help see off China and show that they can take Australia to Asian Cup glorySuddenly, somehow, Caitlin Foord...
Foord helps Matildas through to Asian Cup final
Caitlin Foord scored the opening goal of Australia's 2-1 win against China in the semi-final of the AFC Women's Asian Cup
Women's World Cup 2027 qualified teams: Full list of nations who will play tournament in Brazil
Starting with Australia, China, South Korea and Japan, GOAL brings you all the teams who have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil
Foord, Kerr propel Australia into final
Perth: Sublime strikes from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr steered Australia to a hard-fought 2-1 win over defending champions China PR in their AFC...
Kerr and Foord propel improved Matildas past China to Women's Asian Cup final
Plucky Australia beat defending champions 2-1 in crucial win Structure and steadiness on show as injured stars returnThe Matildas are through to...
China v Australia: Women's Asian Cup 2026 semi-final – live
Updates from the last-four clash at Perth StadiumKick-off time is 7pm local/9pm AEDT | Any thoughts? Email JoeyChina are a formidable opponent...
Hearts face a dilemma over Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin
Scotland striker and Australian midfielder are set to return from injury
It's My Game at the #WAC2026: Behind the scenes with match commissioners
Sydney: While the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ continues to showcase Asia's finest players on the pitch, another team is playing an...
Kim has no doubt Korea Republic will overcome barrier
Sydney: A battle of minds is what Kim Hye-ri believes the hugely-anticipated AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-final between Korea...
Confident Tanikawa determined to power Japan
Sydney: It is hard to believe that Momoko Tanikawa is only 21, given the confidence she exudes as she looks to power Japan's bid to win the AFC...
Preview - S-final: Korea Republic v Japan
Sydney: The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-final between Korea Republic and Japan on Wednesday is set to be battled on as well as off...
See how Iranian women's footballers have started their new life in Australia after their escape from team's clutches made headlines around the world
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh accepted Australia's offer of asylum.
S-final - How they stack up: Korea Republic v Japan
Sydney: A thriller is on the cards when Korea Republic meet Japan in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-final at Stadium Australia on...
Iranian women's footballers shouldn't have to choose between their sport and their safety | Nos Hosseini
Locked in a cruel lose-lose scenario, the players must contend with a regime designed to make resistance almost impossibleWhen seven members of...
Matildas and Chinese football teams speak before Women's Asian Cup semi-final - video
China's women's head coach, Ante Milicic, says it will be 'a dream' to face his former side of Australia when the two countries clash in the...
Japan's Nielsen shifts attention to Korea Republic
Sydney: Following Japan's sensational 7-0 win over the Philippines in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-finals, head coach Nils...
Football fans go into meltdown over new star player's name – and it's very rude
Australian club Linzer Athletik-Sport-Klub - aka LASK - unveiled the signing and got him to pose happily with a club shirt bearing his name on the...
Iranian women’s football team leave for Oman after dropping Australian asylum bid
The squad spent several hours at the airport in Malaysia checking in and waiting for their flight.
Revealed: The four chilling words that sent Iran's rebel soccer stars on the next flight home - after undercover Republican Guard goon passed on the sinister threat
Iranian Australia lawyers with knowledge of the Iran women's soccer team members trying defect say they were convinced to return with the chilling...
Five Iranian women's football 'traitors' who were seeking asylum in Australia U-TURN and plan to return to Iran after 'being threatened and intimidated'
Five members of the Iranian women's football team who were seeking asylum in Australia have reportedly reversed their decision and will now return...
