The 2022 AFF Women's Championship was the 12th edition of the AFF Women's Championship, an international women's football tournament organised by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF). The final tournament was originally scheduled to run from 3 to 17 July 2020. However, the tournament was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was later rescheduled and was held from 4 to 17 July 2022 in the Philippines.
Vietnam were the defending champions, but failed to defend the title after losing 0–4 to the Philippines in the semi-finals. The hosts went on to win their first title in history by defeating Thailand 3–0 in the final.
Participating nations Eleven teams entered the AFF Women's Championship final tournament. Australia sent its under-23 squad to compete in the tournament.
TeamAppearance Previous best performance 1stDebut 3rdGroup stage (2018, 2019) 9thFourth place (2004) 7thFourth place (2011, 2012) 10thFourth place (2007) 12thChampions (2004, 2007) (host) 11thFourth place (2019) 9thGroup stage (2004, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2019) 11thChampions (2011, 2015, 2016, 2018) 4thGroup stage (2016, 2018, 2019) 12thChampions (2006, 2012, 2019)
Draw The draw for the 2022 AFF Women's Championship was held on May 28, 2022, at the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila in Pasig. The teams were allocated into five pots based on their performances in the last edition of the tournament. Ten teams were first drawn into two groups of five teams. Malaysia, the eleventh team was drawn separately, making one of the two groups have six teams after the whole draw was finalized.
Pot 1Pot 2Pot 3Pot 4Pot 5Eleventh team
Venues Matches were held in three venues. Manila Biñan Imus Rizal Memorial Stadium Biñan Football Stadium City of Imus Grandstand Capacity: 12,873 Capacity: 3,000 Capacity: 2,500
Squads
Group stage
Tiebreakers Ranking in each group shall be determined as follows: Greater number of points obtained in all the group matches; Goal difference in all the group matches; Greater number of goals scored in all the group matches; Greater disciplinary points. If two or more teams are equal on the basis on the above four criteria, the place shall be determined as follows: Result of the direct match between the teams concerned; Penalty shoot-out if only the teams are tied, and they met in the last round of the group; Drawing lots by the Organising Committee.
All times listed are Philippine Standard Time (UTC+08:00)
Group A
Group B
Knockout stage
Semi-finals
Third place match
Final
Goalscorers
Awards
Final ranking
See also 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 CAFA Women's Championship 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship (women) 2022 SAFF Women's Championship 2022 WAFF Women's Championship
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