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Matildas' opener moved to Stadium Australia

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

Matildas' opener moved to Stadium Australia

Sydney: The first match to take place in Australia of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will be an even bigger celebration, with co-host country Australia now facing the Republic of Ireland at the tournament’s largest venue, Stadium Australia, in Sydney.

Stadium Australia was due to host knockout matches only, but given the significant interest in tickets, FIFA has taken the decision to move Australia’s first match to Sydney’s largest Stadium.  
 
The kick-off time and date of the Australia v Republic of Ireland match will still be on Thursday, 20 July at 20:00 (AEST). Earlier on that day, the opening ceremony and opening match between Aotearoa New Zealand and Norway will take place at Eden Park in Auckland, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 (NZST).  

Arnold to remain as Australia head coach

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

Arnold to remain as Australia head coach

Sydney: Graham Arnold will continue as Australia head coach after his contract with Football Australia was extended for another four years following the Socceroos’ success at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Arnold led the Australians into the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup for only the second time in the country’s history at last year’s Finals, where the Socceroos defeated Tunisia and Denmark in the group phase of the competition.

Korea Republic's Bell aiming for deep run at global showpiece

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

Korea Republic's Bell aiming for deep run at global showpiece

Seoul: Head coach Colin Bell will leave no stone unturned in his bid to ensure Korea Republic enjoy an extended run in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

The East Asian side will be appearing in their third consecutive FIFA Women's World Cup and fourth overall with their Round of 16 appearance in the 2015 edition their best return to date and Bell is determined to change that. 

Thailand 2023: Know Your Groups C & D

Sun, 22 Jan, 2023

Thailand 2023: Know Your Groups C & D

Pattaya: As the countdown to the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 continues, the-AFC.com takes a close look at the participating teams in Groups C and D. 

Defending champions Japan lead the Group C cast with Lebanon, China PR and Indonesia for company, while 2015 winners Oman are in Group D with Palestine, Kuwait and Kyrgyz Republic. 

Thailand 2023: Know Your Groups A & B

Fri, 20 Jan, 2023

Thailand 2023: Know Your Groups A & B

Pattaya: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ returns with Thailand hosting the 2023 edition which will see 16 teams vying for continental glory. 

Five previous champions are in the mix with Japan aiming to defend the 2019 title won on the beaches of Phuket.
 
An added incentive for the teams is that the top three sides will join hosts United Arab Emirates at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2023 so join the-AFC.com as we take a sneak peek at what lies ahead in the March 16-26 tournament in Pattaya for Groups A and B. 

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Draw sets up exciting Thailand 2023 group stage

Thu, 19 Jan, 2023

Draw sets up exciting Thailand 2023 group stage

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 group stage is set to be a thrilling affair following the draw at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

The action promises to be spectacular as besides regional glory, the top three teams will qualify for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2023.

Blayney set to test new contingent of Young Matildas

Thu, 19 Jan, 2023

Blayney set to test new contingent of Young Matildas

Melbourne: Australia head coach Leah Blayney will assemble her best talents for a 10-day training camp as part of their preparations for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ Qualifiers.

Blayney will call 28 players for the Werribee camp in Melbourne, which will take place on February 13-22.  

Over 500,000 tickets sold for Australia & New Zealand 2023

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Over 500,000 tickets sold for Australia & New Zealand 2023

Sydney: Fans from more than 120 countries have purchased over 500,000 tickets for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. 

The tournament, set to be played on July 20-August 20, moved past 500,000 ticket sales last week, with the most sought-after match of the tournament being the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

Thais lead teams into AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ draw

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Thais lead teams into AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ draw

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ is set to return when the 16 participating teams learn of their opponents at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ draw ceremony which will take place at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

The competition, last held in 2019, is set to make a comeback after being cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19 related challenges and will take place from March 16 to 26, 2023 in Pattaya.

Australia & New Zealand 2023 appoints 17 AFC match officials

Wed, 11 Jan, 2023

Australia & New Zealand 2023 appoints 17 AFC match officials

Kuala Lumpur: Heba Saadieh created history by becoming the first ever Palestinian woman to be appointed as match official at the FIFA Women’s World Cup when the cast for the upcoming edition of the women’s showpiece in Australia & New Zealand 2023 was announced on Monday.

The contest, which will take place from July 20 to August 20, also marks a return of Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita (pictured below) on the global stage having officiated at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 last month. She will be joined by Australia’s Kate Jacewicz and Casey Reibelt, and Kim Yu-jeong and Oh Hyeon-jeong of Korea Republic. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Al Nassr celebrated the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo by reclaiming the Saudi Pro League top spot with two crucial results the past week. 

In Bahrain, Muharraq Club stayed ahead despite playing to a draw against Khalidiya. Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action in West Asia.