Iran Chases Third Win in 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifier
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The race to finish top of Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers looks set to go down to the wire with Iran and Jordan both chasing third successive wins on Wednesday.
The group is finely poised after three matchdays with Iran and Jordan leading the pack on six points. Bhutan is also in the mix with the same number of points having played a game more.
Iran will head into its tie against Lebanon at the King Abdullah II Stadium in Amman in confident mood after a comprehensive 7-1 win against Bhutan on Sunday.
Marziyeh Jafari’s side had six different goalscorers against Bhutan and their impressive strikeforce will give a Lebanon side - who has already conceded six goals over two matches - a formidable challenge.
Looking to make a return to the Finals after having made its debut at India 2022, Iran will need to keep its winning run going to set up a final day decider against hosts Jordan.
