Where To Watch Japan W vs Chinese Taipei W: TV Channels, Live Stream & Team Info

The highest-ranked team in Asia, Japan, kicked off its 2026 campaign against Chinese Taipei in the first match of an exciting double header at Perth Rectangular Stadium. AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026. Japan entered the tournament as the highest-ranked Asian team in the FIFA standings at No. 8, and has reached at least the semi-final stage in the last 15 editions. For head coach Nils Nielsen's side, this was always expected to be a comfortable opener before tougher tests await later in the group stage.

Chinese Taipei are one of Asia's most decorated historical sides, winning three consecutive AFC Women's Championships in 1977, 1980, and 1981, remarkably without conceding a goal across those tournaments. Their modern resurgence began with qualification for the 2022 Asian Cup, where they reached the quarterfinals. Now rebranded as the Blue Magpies are no longer a continental heavyweight but have rebuilt into a tactically disciplined side capable of competing with mid-tier Asian nations, operating in a disciplined mid-block with heavy focus on defensive compactness.

Japan will be heavy favourites to top Group C and advance as winners, and this opener against Chinese Taipei served as the ideal chance to hit the ground running. Their next test comes on March 7 against India, before a final group clash with Vietnam on March 10.

Japan W vs Chinese Taipei W TV Channel

Japan W vs Chinese Taipei W Match Information

Learn all the key details about the Japan W vs Chinese Taipei W match:

Stadium: Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth

Location: Perth, Australia

Local Kick-off: 13:00 UTC+8, 4th March 2026