Women’s U19 WFC 2026 AOFC Qualifications in Mandurah, Australia

We began down under, in Mandurah, Western Australia where 4 nations all competed for 3 spots at the U19 WFC 2026. Hosts Australia, Japan, New Zealand & Singapore. Japan had never before participated in a Women’s WFC and these qualifications were a golden chance for them to make history.

With the home crowd backing Australia started off strong with a tight 3-2 win over Japan before Singapore destroyed New Zealand to set up both countries perfectly for their encounter on day 2. A thrilling match between the two ended all level despite a last second shot off the post from Australia which meant whoever lost between Japan and New Zealand on day 2 was officially eliminated from qualifying for the U19 WFC 2026. Despite some positive chances and keeping it close through 2 periods New Zealand couldn’t keep up with the Japanese attack as they blew past the Kiwis and alongside Australia and Singapore, booked their place in the final round in May, in Italy. Day 3 was a chance for other players to make their mark as Australia had 8 different goalscorers in a win against New Zealand and 3 teams had a chance to rotate their goalkeepers. Japan finished their qualification campaign on form with a strong 7-2 win over Singapore with Yua Kamada setting herself on top of the points table with 12 points in only 3 matches at these qualifications.

It finished with Australia, Japan and Singapore all qualifying for the U19 WFC 2026.