Gold Coast to Host Six Women’s World-class Matches 2026
- The Gold Coast has secured Korean Republic, IR Iran, and Philippines for the Group Stage matches of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 including the Matildas’ second match against IR Iran.
- Set to take place across the Gold Coast, Sydney and Perth with the top 12 nations from Asia competing in women’s football.
- Matches kick off from 1 March 2026 to 21 March 2026.
The Crisafulli Government has delivered another major sporting event, with the Gold Coast set to welcome Korean Republic, IR Iran and Philippines during the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.
In the Official Draw in Sydney today, Queensland was confirmed as the host of the Matildas’ second match on 5 March 2026.
Gold Coast Stadium in Robina will also host two back-to-back Play-Off matches on 19 March 2026, which will see the defeated Quarterfinalists facing off for a last-chance qualification to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027.
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 will see 12 world-class teams in action across three host cities – the Gold Coast, Sydney and Perth – from 1 March to 21 March 2026 as they battle for Asian Cup glory.
The Gold Coast will host the following matches:
Mon 2 March 2026: Korea Republic v IR Iran
Thu 5 March 2026: Philippines v Korea Republic; IR Iran v Australia
Sun 8 March 2026: IR Iran v Philippines
Thu 19 March 2026: FWWC 2027
Play-Off Match 1 (Nations TBC post Quarter Finals)
Play-Off Match 2 (Nations TBC post Quarter Finals)
Building on the momentum of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, hosting the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 is expected to generate $12.5 million in visitor spend for Queensland.
Gold Coast Stadium in Robina, known for its electric atmosphere and history of hosting world-class events, will set the stage for these competing nations to put on an incredible show during the Group Stage, and again for the Play-Offs.
Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said the Crisafulli Government’s Destination 2045 tourism plan aimed to make Queensland the nation’s events capital with more events like the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.
“We are proud to be hosting so many matches for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 including our beloved Matildas on 5 March 2026,” Mr Powell said.
https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/103220