Having been there for the opening of Al Janoub Stadium, in May 2019, I can vouch that there is nothing like seeing these stunning buildings up close – however the digital launch of Education City Stadium, dedicated to frontline workers, was a fitting tribute considering the challenges the world has faced throughout 2020.

The clash – to be held at Tashkent’s Bunyodkor Stadium on September 7 – will come three days after Vadim Abramov’s Uzbekistan side host neighbours Tajikistan in their first home international since November 2019.

The 24-year-old inherits the number 11 shirt Werner vacated when he left for Chelsea last month. Hwang has agreed a five-year contract in a transfer reportedly worth nine million euros.

He is the 17th player in eight years to move from Salzburg to Leipzig as both clubs are backed by Austrian energy drink giant Red Bull.

The goalkeeper is the third Matildas regular to sign for the club in 2020, and the second in the past week, following the footsteps of international teammates Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley in linking up with Australian head coach Joe Montemurro.

At 32 years of age, the move will be Williams’ first taste of English club football, with the bulk of her previous experience coming in Australia and the United States, as well as a brief stint in Sweden.

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Sydney, who defeated Perth Glory in the Grand Final last year, face Wellington Phoenix on July 17 in the club’s first game since the shut down in late March.

Corica’s side lead the standings by eight points from Melbourne City, having played three games fewer than their nearest rivals.

Catley was then in the headlines again after being named as a new recruit for English high-flyers Arsenal, where she will link with a familiar coach in fellow Melburnian Joe Montemurro.

Already with a nearly a decade of international experience on her CV, the left-sided attacking full-back is set to be at the peak of her career when the world’s elite head Down Under in three years time.

Before her departure for North London, Catley spoke to FIFA.com about her emotions when the 2023 hosting rights were announced, France 2019 experiences, her expectations for a home World Cup and the newest chapter in her club career.