The qualifiers for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup are already underway, with Pakistan set to make their entrance on June 29.
The Asian Football Confederation had announced the match schedule earlier, with Pakistan drawn in Group D. All of Pakistan’s Women’s Asian Cup qualifier matches will be hosted at the Indomilk Arena in Tangerang Regency, Indonesia, from June 29 to July 5, 2025.
Placed alongside Chinese Taipei, Indonesia (hosts), and Kyrgyzstan, Maria Khan’s side will need to top the group in order to secure a coveted spot in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup finals. Under the qualification rules, only the group winner advances to the main tournament.
This marks an important step forward in Pakistan’s international football calendar as they prepare to take on three challenging opponents in a compact schedule of high-stakes fixtures.
| Date | Opponent | Kick-off Time (UTC+7) | Kick-off Time (PST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 29 June 2025 | Chinese Taipei | 3:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Indomilk Arena, Tangerang |
| Wednesday, 2 July 2025 | Indonesia | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Indomilk Arena, Tangerang |
| Saturday, 5 July 2025 | Kyrgyzstan | 3:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Indomilk Arena, Tangerang |
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 will be the 21st edition of the tournament and will feature expanded qualification pathways across Asia. With only the top team progressing from each group, every match in Group D will carry knockout-level intensity.
Pakistan’s last appearance in the qualifiers came in 2023, and the 2025 edition presents another opportunity for the Green Shirts to challenge at the continental level. With their path clear, attention turns to preparations both on and off the pitch as the squad eyes a potential place in the finals of Asia’s premier women’s football competition.