Filipinas bent on catching Women's Asian Cup playoff busGOLD COAST, Queensland — For the Filipinas to make it to the playoffs, they need to be one of the two best-ranked third-placed teams in the group stage of the 2026 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup. “So yes, I am disappointed that we did not get the result we wanted, but we cannot focus on that now. and we're just determined to try and get this team and this country back on the international stage,” added Torcaso. Torcaso said the players’ desire to make it to next stage, and make it to the World Cup is still there. In the final game in the group stage, experienced midfielder Jacklyn Sawicki will be back in action from a bruised ankle injury she suffered during training.

Source: Philippine Star March 06, 2026 06:46 UTC