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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.
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The Philippines suffered a 1-0 loss to Australia in their opening 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup match, with Sam Kerr scoring the lone goal while Olivia McDaniel kept the Filipinas competitive with numerous saves.
The Philippine women’s national football team is prepared for its opening match against Australia at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, building on experience from the 2023 World Cup and recent SEA Games success.
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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.
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A rising group of Filipina standouts is driving the national women’s football team’s SEA Games push, highlighted by breakout scorer Mallie Ramirez.
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After a relatively smooth 3-1 win over Hong Kong last Friday, the Philippine women’s football team, better known as the Filipinas, face a tougher task against Group E top seed South Korea on Sunday night, September 24, in the 19th Asian Games.