The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 kicked off on Sunday with an unforgettable Opening Ceremony at the stunning Perth Stadium, where a staggering 44,379-strong crowd, the highest ever attendance in the competition’s history, gathered to witness the start of the Continent’s premier women’s national team competition. The attendance at Perth Stadium on Sunday night spectacularly eclipsed the previous record of 18,000, which was recorded at the 2014 edition of the competition in Vietnam, underscoring the palpable excitement and anticipation surrounding the latest iteration of Asia’s flagship women’s competition. Before the highly anticipated curtain-raiser between hosts Australia and the Philippines, the stadium showcased an evening steeped in world-class musical performances, befitting the grandeur of the Continental showpiece. Another historic moment of the ceremony was the live debut of the Official Tournament Anthem, ‘That’s How We Win’, performed by rising R&B artist ZIPPORAH. As the performance unfolded, individual heartbeats came to represent the dreams and aspirations of all 12 participating nations, ultimately merging into a single, powerful rhythm.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 02, 2026 04:16 UTC