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Kumagai to leave Bayern

Sun, 28 May, 2023

Kumagai to leave Bayern

Munich: Former AFC Women’s Player of the Year Saki Kumagai has confirmed she will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the current season.

The 32-year-old, who was crowned Asia’s leading female player in 2019, revealed on social media that she planned to leave the Bavarian outfit following Sunday’s game against Potsdam after two seasons with the club.

China PR's Zhao retires from football

Fri, 14 Apr, 2023

China PR's Zhao retires from football

Beijing: AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ winning goalkeeper Zhao Lina of China PR has announced she will retire from football with immediate effect on her personal social media page on Friday.

The 31-year-old, who was a member of the squad that clinched the continental title in India last year, made the announcement with three months to go to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

#FIFAWWC Watch: How are Asia's teams shaping up

Wed, 12 Apr, 2023

#FIFAWWC Watch: How are Asia's teams shaping up

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's six representatives were all in action during the International Break as they ramped up their preparations for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

While the Philippines and Vietnam contested in Round 1 of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 Asian Qualifiers, Australia, China PR, Japan and Korea Republic were involved in friendlies.
 
With less than a hundred days to go the FIFA Women's World Cup, the-AFC.com takes a look at what Asia's representatives can take back from the international break.

100 days to go: All you need to know about Australia & New Zealand 2023

Tue, 11 Apr, 2023

100 days to go: All you need to know about Australia & New Zealand 2023

Sydney: With just 100 days to go for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, the 32 teams are set to enter the last lap of their preparations for the global showpiece.

As anticipation builds for the historical tournament, here's a look at all you need to know on the teams, groups, fixtures, venues and more about Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Asian hopefuls set for challenging tests in friendlies

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Asian hopefuls set for challenging tests in friendlies

Kuala Lumpur: Four of Asia's six FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 representatives will test themselves in friendlies against quality opposition in the coming days.

While Philippines and Vietnam are involved in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1, Australia, China PR, Japan and Korea Republic will each play two friendlies as they continue preparing for the July-August global showpiece.

Bell extends Korea Republic contract

Sun, 02 Apr, 2023

Bell extends Korea Republic contract

Seoul: Colin Bell's contract as head coach of the Korea Republic women's national team has been extended till December 2024.

The Englishman's current deal was set to expire after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.
 
Under the new contract, Bell will also serve as an adviser for the various women's national teams and will hold regular meetings with youth national team coaches, the Korea Football Association said in a statement.  

Hasegawa: Japan's 2011 champions made me dream of winning World Cup

Tue, 14 Mar, 2023

Hasegawa: Japan's 2011 champions made me dream of winning World Cup

Manchester: Yui Hasegawa has revealed that seeing Japan create history by lifting the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup instilled a burning desire in her to one day play in – and win – the tournament.

Having won numerous titles with Japan at both junior and senior level, Hasegawa achieved the first part of that dream by appearing in – and scoring at – the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France as she developed into an integral part of the Nadeshiko side after making her debut in 2017. 

Panama complete Australia & New Zealand 2023 cast

Thu, 23 Feb, 2023

Panama complete Australia & New Zealand 2023 cast

Hamilton: Panama claimed the final place at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand with a 1-0 win over Paraguay n the Inter-Confederation playoffs in New Zealand on Thursday.

Panama will be at their first FIFA Women's World Cup and go into Group F with France, Jamaica and Brazil. They face Brazil in their opening game on July 24 in Adelaide.
 
Asia will be represented by AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ champions China PR, runners-up Korea Republic, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam and hosts Australia. 

Playoff: Penalties heartbreak for Chinese Taipei against Paraguay

Sun, 19 Feb, 2023

Playoff: Penalties heartbreak for Chinese Taipei against Paraguay

Hamilton: Chinese Taipei lost 4-2 on penalties to Paraguay  in the Inter-Confederation playoffs, ending their hopes of reaching the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Chinese Taipei took a two-goal lead with Paraguay coming from behind to draw level to force the game to penalties, before coming out on top in the shootout to earn their place in the Group C final against Papua New Guinea or Panama.

Playoff: Onguene brace dashes Thailand’s dream

Sat, 18 Feb, 2023

Playoff: Onguene brace dashes Thailand’s dream

Hamilton: Gabrielle Onguene scored a late brace to see off Thailand 2-0 in the  Inter-Confederation playoffs, ultimately ending the Southeast Asians’ journey of reaching the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Onguene came on as a second half substitute and broke the deadlock in the 79th minute before doubling her tally three minutes later to seal the win for Cameroon, who will face Portugal next in the Group A final.
 

Preview – Thailand and Chinese Taipei seek berths

Thu, 16 Feb, 2023

Preview – Thailand and Chinese Taipei seek berths

Kuala Lumpur: The final three spots at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 will be up for grabs in the coming days with the Inter-Confederation playoffs kicking off in New Zealand on Saturday. 

Among the 10 teams in contention across the three groups are Thailand and Chinese Taipei with the former aiming to progress to the global showpiece for the third time in a row and the latter looking to qualify for the first time since being part of the maiden edition in 1991.
 
With co-hosts Australia, China PR, Japan, Korea Republic and Vietnam having already secured their places, should either Thailand or Chinese Taipei join them, there would be a record number of teams from the Asian continent in the tournament.  
 
Ahead of the final round of qualification, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the two Asian nations vying for glory. 

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).