Morale boosting wins for Australia, Japan; Spain too strong for Vietnam

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

Morale boosting wins for Australia, Japan; Spain too strong for Vietnam

Melbourne: Manchester City striker Mary Fowler scored the only goal as Australia warmed up for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 by beating fifth-ranked France 1-0 in an international friendly on Friday in front of more than 50,000 fans.

Japan also scored an impressive 5-0 win over Panama while Vietnam succumbed 9-0 to Spain.

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Asia at the #FIFAWWC in Numbers

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

Asia at the #FIFAWWC in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup is almost upon us as 32 nations from the six Confederations across the globe descend upon Australia and New Zealand for the biggest tournament yet. 

A record six Asian Football Confederation members are among the line-up as the continent’s finest teams look to continue their impressive showings at the global showpiece over the years. 
 
With the big kick-off on July 20 just around the corner, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout stats and facts about Asia's representatives at the festival of football. 

Know Your Group E Teams

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group E Teams

Auckland: As the countdown to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 gathers pace, excitement is building. 

We continue our look at the 32-team cast, with the focus on Group E with Asia to be represented by debutants Vietnam. 

Know Your Group D Teams

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group D Teams

Sydney: The FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 kicks off in seven days.

As we rapidly approach the start of the global showpiece, the-AFC.com takes a look at the Group D cast, with 1999 runners-up and reigning AFC Women's Asian Cup™ champions China PR Asia's representatives. 

Know Your Group C Teams

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group C Teams

Wellington: The FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand kicks off in just over a week with teams beginning to check in.

With excitement building, the-AFC.com takes a look at Group C, with 2011 champions Japan leading the continent's charge.

Know Your Group B Teams

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group B Teams

Sydney: Continuing the-AFC.com’s closer look at every team competing in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, next we take a look at the four Group B sides.

Co-hosts, Australia head the cast of Group B where Republic of Ireland, Canada and Nigeria will also be bidding for spots in the knockout stage.

Know Your Group A Teams

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group A Teams

Auckland: The FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 kicks off on July 20.

The tournament is set to be a spectacular affair with 32 teams vying for the title.
 
Join us as we take a  detailed look at the Group A cast.