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Japan's goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita saves a header from Australia's Alanna Kennedy during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

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Iran players salute during their national anthem ahead of the Women's Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP)

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Iran's Zahra Sarbali, top, and Philippines' Malea Cesar battle for the ball during the Women's Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP)

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Iran players pose for a team photo ahead of the Women's Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP)

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Iran players react during their national anthem ahead of the Women's Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP)