The eight participants, three more than in the previous edition, will be divided into two groups of four teams that will play in centralized venues in Uzbekistan and Thailand.
The seeding is based on the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking of their respective MAs, and following the Nadeshiko’s commendable performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, WE League champions Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies of Japan will be the top seed, securing a spot in Pot 1.
With Australia’s Semi-final finish at the FIFA Women’s World Cup earning them the second seed, A-League Women champions Sydney FC will join the Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies in Pot 1.
Meanwhile, Pot 2 will host third seeds and defending champions of Korea Republic’s WK League, the Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC, as well as five-time Chinese Taipei women’s league winners Hualien Women’s Football Team, who are seeded fourth in the competition