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Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Visa Champions the Future of Women's Football as AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Official Global Supporter
SINGAPORE, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced its partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ as its Official Global Supporter. This marks the first partnership between Visa and AFC Women's Asian Cup, further building on Visa's long history of commitment towards the growth in women's football. Hosted in Australia, the matches will be played in five stadiums across three cities with the top 12 national teams. The semi-finalists from this 27-match tournament will directly qualify for FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 in Brazil, while quarter-finalists will advance to the qualifying rounds for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Danielle Jin, Chief Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific, Visa, said, "At Visa, we believe in the power of sports to inspire, unite, and drive progress. Our partnership with the AFC Women's Asian Cup reaffirms our commitment to inspiring the next generation of female athletes. As we have seen from the record-breaking momentum of women's football, the future of the game is bright, and we are proud to be part of that journey." Women's Football Fuels Regional Growth in Sports Tourism Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing sports tourism region globally, projected to reach USD491.7 billion by 2030, growing at an annual rate of 18.4% [1]. Markets like Australia, China, India, Japan and Singapore are seeing rising participation and viewership, driven by increased regional demand for live sporting events – especially football. AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John said: "We are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership with Visa, who we now welcome as an Official Global Supporter of the Continent's premier women's national team competition. The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ aims to be the greatest ever edition in the tournament's history, and we look forward to working in close collaboration with Visa to realise our shared ambitions for the growth and empowerment of the women's game across Asia." Visa is one of the world's most active sponsors of women's football; it is the first ever standalone sponsor of UEFA Women's Football in a seven-year deal running from 2018 until 2025, and the first Global FIFA Women's Football Partner. Pre-sale Ticket access for Visa cardholders Pre-sale ticket access opens exclusively to Visa cardholders today, Friday, July 18 at 8:00 AM SGT, with general sales beginning Friday, July 25 at 8:00 AM SGT via Ticketmaster - womenasiancup2026. About Visa Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at
Malaysian Reserve
5 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Visa Champions the Future of Women's Football as AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Official Global Supporter
SINGAPORE, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced its partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ as its Official Global Supporter. This marks the first partnership between Visa and AFC Women's Asian Cup, further building on Visa's long history of commitment towards the growth in women's football. Hosted in Australia, the matches will be played in five stadiums across three cities with the top 12 national teams. The semi-finalists from this 27-match tournament will directly qualify for FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 in Brazil, while quarter-finalists will advance to the qualifying rounds for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Danielle Jin, Chief Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific, Visa, said, 'At Visa, we believe in the power of sports to inspire, unite, and drive progress. Our partnership with the AFC Women's Asian Cup reaffirms our commitment to inspiring the next generation of female athletes. As we have seen from the record-breaking momentum of women's football, the future of the game is bright, and we are proud to be part of that journey.' Women's Football Fuels Regional Growth in Sports Tourism Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing sports tourism region globally, projected to reach USD491.7 billion by 2030, growing at an annual rate of 18.4%[1]. Markets like Australia, China, India, Japan and Singapore are seeing rising participation and viewership, driven by increased regional demand for live sporting events – especially football. AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John said: 'We are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership with Visa, who we now welcome as an Official Global Supporter of the Continent's premier women's national team competition. The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ aims to be the greatest ever edition in the tournament's history, and we look forward to working in close collaboration with Visa to realise our shared ambitions for the growth and empowerment of the women's game across Asia.' Visa is one of the world's most active sponsors of women's football; it is the first ever standalone sponsor of UEFA Women's Football in a seven-year deal running from 2018 until 2025, and the first Global FIFA Women's Football Partner. Pre-sale Ticket access for Visa cardholders Pre-sale ticket access opens exclusively to Visa cardholders today, Friday, July 18 at 8:00 AM SGT, with general sales beginning Friday, July 25 at 8:00 AM SGT via Ticketmaster – womenasiancup2026. [1] Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) – Asia Pacific Sports Tourism Market Size & Outlook, 2030 ### About VisaVisa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at
Saudi Gazette
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
EA SPORTS FC Series Asia presented by Visa: Qualifiers kick off in the world's leading mobile market
The ES TIMES — Celebrity competitors, global football icons, top influencers, and fans of EA SPORTS FC Mobile will converge on Asia as part of the new EA SPORTS FC Series Asia presented by Visa. The partnership between EA SPORTS and Visa will see the competition expand to four key markets over the next two years: Bangkok, Vietnam, Australia, and Singapore. Building on the success of last year's FC Pro Tour, the regional series offers expanded opportunities for EA SPORTS FC Mobile fans to compete on the virtual pitch for prizes and local glory, but in a broader entertainment festival. 'With over 1.5 billion mobile gamers across Asia, EA SPORTS FC Mobile is at the heart of football's intersection with gaming. We deliver authentic, competitive, and highly entertaining experiences. By partnering with Visa, we are proud to launch one of our most ambitious mobile football events ever, designed to celebrate and fulfill the passion of football fans across the region,' said Jamie McKinlay, Senior Vice President of Publishing for Asia at Electronic Arts. The EA SPORTS FC Asia Series kicks off with the FC Mobile Bangkok Festival, a two-day event taking place at PCC Hall Central Ladprao in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 14 and 15, featuring competitors from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Korea, Australia, India, and the Middle East. On June 14, regional pros and influencers will compete in the Pro-Am exhibition tournament to determine who will receive the ultimate bragging rights. The following day, competitors will compete in a $30,000 USD (SR112,500) tournament, where the best professionals will face off for regional glory. Tournament spots will be secured through direct invitationals and regional qualifiers prior to the event. Champions will not only receive cash and influence, but also earn a spot in future EA SPORTS FC Asia Series events presented by Visa. Danielle Jin, Head of Marketing, Visa Asia Pacific, said: 'Visa is delighted to partner with EA Sports as the presenting partner of the FC Mobile Festival. This partnership places Visa at the heart of one of the most culturally relevant and influential platforms in gaming. With the emergence of a new generation of digital and mobile gamers, Gen Z and Gen A, in the Asia Pacific region, Visa is constantly working to provide an immersive gaming experience, while ensuring transactions are fast, secure, and seamlessly integrated into the gaming environment. We look forward to elevating gamers everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid in gaming across the region.' But the excitement doesn't stop there. Watch the magic of football live, including a Q&A session with an unexpected global football legend, and we'll witness captivating live performances from some of Thailand's and Southeast Asia's brightest musical a host of exciting interactive activities from FC Mobile's premium football partners:Take to the pitch in an exclusive three-a-side football arena powered by the Premier LeagueCapture legendary Liverpool FC dressing room momentsTest your skills in a dynamic and interactive football challenge presented by Paris Saint-GermainGet up close and personal with the Premier League trophyAnd for collectors, fans can purchase limited-edition official FC Mobile Thailand Capsule merchandise, available exclusively at the event. A portion of the proceeds will support communities affected by the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand.
