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.

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Qualifiers Round 1 - How it stands

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

Qualifiers Round 1 - How it stands

Kuala Lumpur: Round 1 of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 Asian Qualifiers concludes on Tuesday with just three places still available.

Islamic Republic of Iran (Group B), Vietnam (Group C), Thailand (Group D) and India (Group G)  have already confirmed their places in Round 2, where they will be joined by DPR Korea, Japan, Australia, China PR and Korea Republic.
 
The-AFC.com takes a look at how Groups A, E and F stand heading into the final round of fixtures.

West Asia Wrap: Al Duhail lift Qatar Cup; Al Ittihad surge clear in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Duhail lift Qatar Cup; Al Ittihad surge clear in Saudi Arabia

Doha: Al Duhail SC stayed on course for a domestic quadruple after lifting the Qatar Cup by defeating Al Sadd SC.

In Saudi Arabia, Al Ittihad moved three points clear at the top after defeating Al Wehda.
 
Shabab Al Ahli, meanwhile, maintained their title winning pace in the United Arab Emirates while there was also domestic action in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we review the week gone by in West Asia. 

East Asia Wrap: Marinos triumph in Yokohama Derby; Jeonbuk get much-needed win

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Marinos triumph in Yokohama Derby; Jeonbuk get much-needed win

Hong Kong: Reigning champions Yokohama F. Marinos moved three points behind leaders Vissel Kobe in Japan after a comprehensive 5-0 win over Yokohama FC in the Yokohama Derby on Saturday as Takayuki Yoshida’s Vissel were held goalless by Albirex Niigata. 

In Korea Republic, under-pressure Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors posted a much-needed 2-0 win over Incheon United on Sunday while Ulsan Hyundai maintained their perfect start to their title defence. Matches also took place in Hong Kong and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across East Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram one point away; City victorious in derby

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram one point away; City victorious in derby

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United are close to defending their league title in Thailand as a 2-0 win over Lampang on Sunday meant that head coach Masatada Ishii’s side need just one point from their remaining four games to guarantee the club’s ninth Thai League 1 title. 

In Australia, Melbourne City sealed a Melbourne Derby victory on Wednesday to extend their lead to four points and Johor Darul Ta’zim's best-ever start to a domestic season in Malaysia continued as Esteban Solari’s free-scoring Southern Tigers overcame Kedah Darul Aman 6-0 to make it eight wins in a row.
 
Seia Kunori’s treble helped reigning champions Albirex Niigata (S) move within touching distance of leaders Tampines Rovers in Singapore while there were also matches in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across ASEAN. 

Central & South Asia Wrap: Neftchi and Bunyodkor stay hot; Sepahan and Bashundhara slip

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

Central & South Asia Wrap: Neftchi and Bunyodkor stay hot; Sepahan and Bashundhara slip

Fergana: Neftchi Fergana and Bunyodkor showed no signs of slowing down after registering victories in the Uzbekistan Super League. 

Sepahan lost their grip at the top of the Iran Pro League standings after a defeat against Tractor, which saw Esteghlal and Persepolis closing in.
 
Bashundhara Kings were held by Azampur Football Club Uttara in Bangladesh, while the Indian Super Cup kicked off, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the latest domestic news across Central and South Asia.