As expected, Bangladesh women`s football team created history by qualifying for the AFC Women`s Asian Cup 2026 for the first time following their outstanding 2-1 triumph over host Myanmar in their second group match held at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Wednesday, July 2.

The crucial win must be boosted the girls in red and green in chances of progressing. Bangladesh`s confirmation of their qualification in the Asian Cup came later in the day after Turkmenistan and Bahrain played out to a 2-2 draw in the other group match of the day.

With the two successive victories, Bangladesh topped of the group C with six points and they will play their ultimate group match against lowest ranked Turkmenistan scheduled to be held on Saturday (July 5) at the same venue.

The final round of Women`s Asian Cup will be held next year in Australia.

Source: BSS