{"id":10958,"date":"2026-02-25T00:23:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/?p=10958"},"modified":"2026-02-25T00:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:38:05","slug":"afc-womens-asian-cup-australia-2026-reveals-first-ever-official-anthem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/?p=10958","title":{"rendered":"AFC Women\u2019s Asian Cup Australia 2026\u2122 Reveals First-Ever Official Anthem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"540\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10959\" src=\"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-10-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-10-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-10-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-10-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-10-1-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"540\"><b>Sydney\/, Australia \u2014 <\/b>The <strong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"317\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">AFC Women&#8217;s Asian Cup Australia 2026<\/span><\/span><\/strong> has reached a historic milestone with the unveiling of its first-ever Official Tournament Anthem, <em data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"435\">That\u2019s How We Win<\/em>, a powerful new soundtrack designed to define the spirit of Asia\u2019s premier women\u2019s football competition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"879\">Created specifically for the 2026 edition in Australia, the anthem blends driving percussion with musical influences from across Asia, building an energetic and unified sound that captures ambition, resilience and belief. It is crafted to ignite stadiums throughout the tournament and remain a defining memory long after the final match.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1445\">The track was composed by acclaimed music director <strong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"973\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Joel Farland<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, who has worked on global stages and major Australian events. He collaborated with Australian-born songwriter and producer <strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1138\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Nat Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, known internationally for her work with artists including <strong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1239\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Charli XCX<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1282\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">BLACKPINK<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1329\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rita Ora<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. Dunn also recorded the studio vocals for the anthem, delivering the voice that will echo across tournament venues.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"2023\">The anthem will come to life at the Opening Ceremony in Perth on 1 March, ahead of Australia\u2019s highly anticipated clash with the Philippines. Rising performer <strong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1647\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">ZIPPORAH<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, a proud Saibai Island artist from the Torres Strait and daughter of celebrated Australian entertainer <strong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1792\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Christine Anu<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, will perform the anthem live in front of a global audience. She will be joined on stage by international star <strong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1945\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Audrey Nuna<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, bringing together two dynamic female voices to open the tournament in style.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2301\">The anthem\u2019s release follows the recent unveiling of the official match ball, <strong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2144\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">WAVEMAKER<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, and the introduction of the tournament\u2019s first-ever mascot, <strong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2249\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Naara<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, signalling a bold new chapter for the competition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2615\">Set to run from 1 to 21 March across Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney, the tournament will feature 12 national teams competing for continental glory. With record attendance expected and global broadcast coverage secured, Australia 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest edition in the history of the Women\u2019s Asian Cup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sydney\/, Australia \u2014 The AFC Women&#8217;s Asian Cup Australia 2026 has reached a historic milestone with the unveiling of its first-ever Official Tournament Anthem, That\u2019s How We Win, a powerful new soundtrack designed to define the spirit of Asia\u2019s premier women\u2019s football competition. 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