The 12 teams were drawn into three groups at a continental exhibition that will run from March 1st to 21st, 2026 at a glittering ceremony at Sydney Town Hall.
According to the Tehran Times, Australia, trying to lift the coveted trophy once more, was portrayed in Group A alongside South Korea, Iran and the Philippines.
Three-time winner DPR Korea faces defending champions in Group B, Bangladesh and Uzbekistan.
Japan is aiming for the third title and is the top seed team in Group C with Vietnam, India and China’s Taipei.
The top two teams and two best third-placed teams in each group will advance to the quarterfinals. The four semi-finals will book tickets for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027, but the losers in the quarter-finals will advance to the playoffs.
MNA