Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Paris: A commanding performance from host nation France proved Korea Republic’s undoing on Friday as they were beaten 4-0 in the opening match of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Wendie Renard’s brace and the inspirational form of Amandine Henry and Eugenie Le Sommer were the undoubted highlights of the morale boosting win for France, one which sends them to the top of the Group A table ahead of Saturday’s match between fellow group hopefuls Norway and Nigeria.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Paris: Australia, Japan, China PR, Korea Republic and Thailand will carry the hopes of a Continent when the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 begins on Friday.
With all five teams confident of performing strongly, and Asian teams having reached the final in three of the past five FIFA Women’s World Cups, hopes are high that the 2015 achievement of four AFC nations reaching the knockout stage can be equalled in France.
One of the Asian contingent, Korea Republic, will be in action in the tournament’s opening match, against France in Paris on Friday, with the final to be played in Lyon on July 7.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Rennes: Jia Xiuquan believes his China PR players are rapidly improving, but stopped short of predicting an upset win over European powerhouse Germany in Saturday’s opening FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 Group B clash.
Ranked second in the world, the Germans haven’t tasted defeat against China PR since 2006, marking the eight-time European champions as strong favourites for the match at Roazhon Park.
But the Steel Roses are eight-time continental champions themselves, and despite a relative scarcity of recent success, Jia – who became head coach last May – says his team are moving in the right direction.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Four years on from their memorable debut on the world stage, Thailand have again achieved FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification, but a demanding draw means they will need to scale new heights in order to remain competitive in France.
With just one day remaining until the France 2019 fiesta begins, the-AFC.com tells you all you need to know about Thailand.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: After becoming world champions in 2011, and reaching the final in 2015, Japan has handed the responsibility to a talented new generation of players at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019.
With three days until in the tournament kicks off, the-AFC.com tells you all need to know about the Asian champions.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The first Asian nation to reach FIFA Women’s World Cup Final in 1999, eight-time Asian champions China PR are looking to be bring back the glory days at France 2019.
With just four days remaining until the tournament begins, the-AFC.com tells you all you need to know about China PR.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The Matildas are among the top seeds for the first time at a FIFA Women’s World Cup and, despite an untimely dip in results, they believe they are capable of becoming world champions in France.
Ahead of the tournament’s kick-off on Friday, the-AFC.com examines the Continent’s five France 2019 hopefuls, starting with Australia.