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.
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Filipinas aim high after historic SEA Games victory ahead of Asian Cup
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The Filipinas football team is using their historic SEA Games gold as momentum for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in March, a stepping stone to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.