The 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup is an international women's association football tournament being held in Australia from 1 to 21 March 2026. The 12 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 18 to 26 players, including three goalkeepers (Regulations Article 24.4). Only players in these squads are eligible to take part in the tournament. If a player became seriously injured or ill prior to the tournament, they could be replaced in the squad prior to their first match (Regulations Article 24.3). Each team was required to submit their squad list at least 10 days prior to its first match of the tournament.
Each national team had to register a preliminary list of minimum of 18 and maximum of 50 players (including at least four goalkeepers) via the Asian Football Confederation Administration System (AFCAS) no later than 30 days before to its first match of the tournament. Teams were able to replace or add up to 5 players to their preliminary list no later than 7 days before to its first match of the tournament provided that the maximum number of registered players is not exceeded (Regulations Article 23.10). The final list of 18âÂÂ26 players per national team had to be submitted to the AFC at least 10 days prior to its first match of the tournament. All players in the final selection must had been registered in the preliminary list (Regulations Article 23.8).
The age listed for each player is on 1 March 2026, the first day of the tournament. The numbers of caps and goals listed for each player do not include any matches played after the start of the tournament. The club listed is the club for which the player last played a competitive match prior to the tournament. A flag is included for coaches who are of a different nationality than their own national team.
Head coach: Joe Montemurro
Australia announced their 26-player squad on 19 February 2026. On 21 February, Teagan Micah withdrew from the squad due to concussion and was replaced by Chloe Lincoln. On 1 March, Jada Mathyssen-Whyman withdrew from the squad due to injury and was replaced by Morgan Aquino.
Head coach: Marziyeh Jafari
Iran announced their 25-player squad on 18 February 2026. Behnaz Taherkhani was added to the squad on 25 February.
Head coach: Mark Torcaso
The Philippines announced their 26-player squad on 20 February 2026.
Head coach: Shin Sang-woo
South Korea announced their 26-player squad on 10 February 2026.
Head coach: Peter Butler
Bangladesh announced their 26-player squad on 19 February 2026.
Head coach: Ante MiliÃÂiÃÂ
China announced their 26-player squad on 19 February 2026.
Head coach: Ri Song-ho
North Korea's 24-player squad was announced by the AFC on 25 February 2026.
Head coach: Kotryna KulbytÃÂ
Uzbekistan announced their 26-player squad on 25 February 2026.
Head coach: Prasobchoke Chokemor
Chinese Taipei's 26-player squad was announced by the AFC on 25 February 2026.
Head coach: Amelia Valverde
India announced their 26-player squad on 20 February 2026. On 24 February 2026, Anju Tamang withdrew from the squad due to injury and was replaced by Karishma Shirvoikar.
Head coach: Nils Nielsen
Japan announced their 26-player squad on 12 February 2026.
Head coach: Mai ÃÂức Chung
Vietnam announced their preliminary 28-player squad on 13 January 2026. The final squad was announced on 26 February 2026.