CTV( News) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and the Local Organising Committee of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, today unveiled That’s How We Win, the first-ever Official Tournament Anthem in the competition’s history.
The anthem was crafted by Opening Ceremony Music Director and composer Joel Farland in collaboration with globally acclaimed Australian-born songwriter and producer Nat Dunn, whose body of work spans international artistes including Charli XCX, BLACKPINK and Rita Ora.
Blending driving percussive rhythms with instruments inspired by cultures across Asia, That’s How We Win aptly captures the spirit of the Continental showpiece which is rooted in the indomitable drive of women’s football in Asia and the courage to dream fearlessly.
Originally recorded by Dunn, the anthem will be performed at the Opening Ceremony at Perth Stadium on March 1 by rising Australian R&B star ZIPPORAH, who will be joined by Audrey Nuna of KPop Demon Hunters fame.
With the unveiling of the competition’s first-ever bespoke Official Match Ball, WAVEMAKER, and its first Official Mascot, Naara the fire horse already marking significant milestones, the release of the anthem further underlines the momentum behind what promises to be the most successful edition of Asia’s premier women’s national team competition to date.
“I’m incredibly honoured not only to give voice to this piece but to perform it at the Opening Ceremony. It will be a truly special moment to perform the Official Anthem and help ignite the energy of the tournament from the first moment,” said ZIPPORAH.
“My hope is that when people hear this anthem, they feel inspired, connected and know there is nothing stopping them from dreaming fearlessly.”
Sarah Walsh, Chief Operating Officer of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Local Organising Committee, said: “The first-ever Official Anthem is a real milestone for this tournament. That’s How We Win captures what women’s football is all about — grit, belief and unity — while bringing together the sounds and cultures of Asia in one powerful track.
“As we get ready to welcome teams and fans from across the region, this anthem sets the tone for a tournament built on connection and shared celebration, and we can’t wait to hear it sung back in stadiums across Australia.”
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ will take place from March 1 to 21 across the host cities of Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney.
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