N. Korea win U-17 Women's Asian Cup

N. Korea win U-17 Women's Asian Cup

Members (R) of North Korea's women's football team arrive at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on May 19, 2026, after defeating Japan to clinch the AFC under-17 Women's Asian Cup in China on May 17.

N. Korea win U-17 Women's Asian Cup

N. Korea win U-17 Women's Asian Cup

Members of North Korea's women's football team arrive at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on May 19, 2026, after defeating Japan to clinch the AFC under-17 Women's Asian Cup in China on May 17.

JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Japan women's national football team head coach Nils Nielsen (C) celebrates after guiding his team to the Asian Cup title in Sydney on March 21, 2026. The Japan Football Association said on April 2 that it has decided not to renew Nielsen's contract as the team's skipper despite the victory.

JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Norio Sasaki, a Japan Football Association senior official in charge of the women's national team, holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 2, 2026, after the JFA decided not to renew Nils Nielsen's contract as the team's head coach, less than two weeks after he guided them to the Women's Asian Cup title.

JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 2, 2026, after the JFA decided not to renew Nils Nielsen's contract as the women's national team head coach, less than two weeks after he guided them to the Women's Asian Cup title.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen (C) and his players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen (C) and his players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan's Maika Hamano (R) reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the Women's Asian Cup football final in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after beating Australia in the Women's Asian Cup football final in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan's Maika Hamano reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the Women's Asian Cup football final in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan's Maika Hamano reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the Women's Asian Cup football final in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan's Maika Hamano (back, L) opens the scoring in the first half of the Women's Asian Cup football final in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan's Maika Hamano (back, L) opens the scoring in the first half of the Women's Asian Cup football final in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players huddle after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen holds a press conference in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen holds a press conference in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen holds a press conference in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players train in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players train in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players train in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

Manager of Japan women's national football team

Manager of Japan women's national football team

Manager of Japan women's national football team Nils Nielsen speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 12, 2026, as the Japan Football Association unveils the Nadeshiko Japan squad for the Asian Cup in March.

Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Members of team China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. Zhang Ziyu, the 17-year-old center for U18 China, is creating buzz at her first international tournament this week due to her size - 2,20 meters (7-foot-3)- which is taller than any WNBA player ever. Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Zhang Ziyu (2nd L) of China while Saffron Shiels (3rd L) of Australia goes for a lay-up during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. Zhang Ziyu, the 17-year-old center for U18 China, is creating buzz at her first international tournament this week due to her size - 2,20 meters (7-foot-3)- which is taller than any WNBA player ever. Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Players of team China cheer up before the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. Zhang Ziyu, the 17-year-old center for U18 China, is creating buzz at her first international tournament this week due to her size - 2,20 meters (7-foot-3)- which is taller than any WNBA player ever. Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Zhang Ziyu (C) of China competes during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. Zhang Ziyu, the 17-year-old center for U18 China, is creating buzz at her first international tournament this week due to her size - 2,20 meters (7-foot-3)- which is taller than any WNBA player ever. Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Zhang Ziyu (R) of China shoots the ball during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. Zhang Ziyu, the 17-year-old center for U18 China, is creating buzz at her first international tournament this week due to her size - 2,20 meters (7-foot-3)- which is taller than any WNBA player ever. Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Saffron Shiels (R) of Australia competes during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xu Fengwei (L) of China leaves the court after getting injured during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of team China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Ziyu (R) of China shoots the ball during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Ziyu (C) of China competes during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of team Australia celebrate during the awarding ceremony for the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of team China cheer up before the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Saffron Shiels (3rd L) of Australia goes for a lay-up during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Guizhi, head coach of China, gestures during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Yuqian (L) of China competes during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S CHALLENGE CUP 2024-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S CHALLENGE CUP 2024-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240529) -- MANILA, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Third placed team the Philippines celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the Asian Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup 2024 in Manila, the Philippines, on May 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S CHALLENGE CUP 2024-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S CHALLENGE CUP 2024-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240529) -- MANILA, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- First placed team Vietnam celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the Asian Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup 2024 in Manila, the Philippines, on May 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S CHALLENGE CUP 2024-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S CHALLENGE CUP 2024-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240529) -- MANILA, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Second placed team Kazakhstan pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the Asian Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup 2024 in Manila, the Philippines, on May 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)