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**Here's the deal, mate: Singapore's Lionesses are gearing up for the Women's Asian Cup qualifiers, but things have taken a turn. The mayhem between Iran and Israel in the region has caused a wee bit of a storm, and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided to postpone Group A's matches. Israel's been chucking attacks around, claiming neutralizing Iran's nuclear ambitions, and Iran's hitting back with missiles and drones. Iran insists their nuclear program is all peaceful.
The Singapore women's team was supposed to face off against Jordan, Iran, Lebanon, and Bhutan in the preliminary rounds for the 2026 finals, but it seems they'll have to wait a bit longer now. The qualifiers were slated to kick off on June 20 and run through July 5, but that's all up in the air now.
The AFC announced the postponement due to logistical concerns raised by several Participating Member Associations, as well as the ongoing uncertainties in the region. A new neutral venue is expected to host the group fixtures, although it hasn't been confirmed yet.
Reuters reached out to the AFC for a comment, but we're still waiting on that. The games have reportedly been moved to Qatar[2], but the exact dates for the relocated Group A qualifiers have yet to be disclosed[1][2][3]. The AFC is trying to keep the competition schedule in check while dealing with the geopolitical instability in the region[2].
Stay tuned for more updates on the Women's Asian Cup qualifiers, and here's to hoping the Lionesses get their game on soon! 🥅🦁
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