Filipinas Advance To AFC Women’s Asian Cup Quarter-Finals In Dramatic Twist
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.
![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 Philippine women’s football team prepares for a critical match against Iran at Cbus Super Stadium. [AFC photo pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4773-400x200.jpeg)
![Filipinas football team uses SEA Games gold as a springboard for the Asian Cup [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_26842-400x200.jpeg)
![Philippine players celebrate after winning the SEA Games women’s football gold medal in Chonburi. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2705-400x200.jpeg)

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![Makati FC’s international-local blend is redefining Philippine football. [Makati FC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG-419254e911d23db6ed256a398e75830c-V-400x200.jpg)