PH builds strong foundation after AFC run, new wave fuels future rise
![The Philippines prepares for upcoming competitions with renewed momentum. [PFF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/att.DKb3GW8I38GHmdpzXnJ-oyzVYYVasXz2YaybwF4-vGM-400x200.jpeg)
A promising mix of experience and youth signals a new era for Philippine men’s football after a competitive AFC campaign.
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Beard, Sawicki power Philippines past Uzbekistan, seal World Cup return
![Angela Beard (13) in action with Sara Eggesvik [AFC Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_5071-400x200.jpeg)
The Philippines secured back-to-back Women’s World Cup appearances after a 2-0 playoff victory over Uzbekistan.
Filipinas take on Uzbekistan with World Cup spot at stake
![Filipinas prepare for a crucial AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 play-in match against Uzbekistan. [AFC pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AFC-WOMENS-ASIAN-CUP-2026-JAPAN-vs-PHILIPPINES-8-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine women’s football team battles Uzbekistan in a crucial AFC Women’s Asian Cup play-in, with a 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup berth on the line.
Japan routs Philippines 7-0 to reach AFC Women’s Asian Cup semifinals
![The Filipinas will now shift their focus to a crucial play-in match against Uzbekistan. [AFC pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4988-400x200.jpeg)
Japan overwhelmed the Philippines 7-0 in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals to secure a semifinal berth and qualification to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Philippines faces Japan in AFC Women’s Cup quarterfinals with World Cup spot at stake
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Two-time champion Japan will test the Filipinas in the 2026 AFC Women’s Cup quarterfinals, with a World Cup slot at stake.
Filipinas Advance To AFC Women’s Asian Cup Quarter-Finals In Dramatic Twist
![The Filipinas advance to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals after qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams. [AFC photo pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4862-400x200.jpeg)
The Philippines advanced to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 quarterfinals after Japan defeated Vietnam, allowing the Filipinas to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
Philippines beats Iran 2-0 to keep AFC Women’s Asian Cup playoff hopes alive
![Philippines 2, Iran 0! Eggesvik and McDaniel deliver key goals, and the team stays in contention for a playoff spot. [photo credit: Philippine Football Federation Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_689-400x200.png)
The Philippines secured a 2-0 win over Iran in their final group stage match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, keeping their hopes alive for the playoff stage.
Philippines faces Iran amid security concerns in AFC Women’s Asian Cup
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The Philippine women’s national football team will face Iran on Sunday at Cbus Super Stadium amid heightened security and political tensions, aiming to advance past the group stage of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Filipinas must beat Iran, hope for strong goal difference to reach AFC Women’s Asian Cup playoffs
![Filipinas booter Sofia Harrison-Wunsch in action with Korean booter Park Soo-Seong [AFC Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/March06photo21-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine women’s football team faces a must-win clash against Iran as the Filipinas chase one of the two best third-place spots to advance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Filipinas brace for tough clash against South Korea in Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup 2026
The Philippine national women’s team faces South Korea in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 on Thursday at the Cbus Super Stadium, aiming to rebound from their 0-1 loss to Australia.