The stage has been officially set for the Continent’s flagship women’s national team showpiece, following the conclusion of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Final Draw on Tuesday evening.Via AFC

Host Australia has been drawn into Group A with South Korea, Iran, and the Philippines for next year's Women's Asian Cup.

With almost their entire first-team squad playing abroad, primarily in England's Women's Super League but some elsewhere in Europe also in the American National Women's Soccer League, Nadeshiko are arguably the most star-studded outfit in Asia rivalled only by Australia.