Matildas legend Dolan joins star-studded line-up for Australia & New Zealand 2023 draw

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

Matildas legend Dolan joins star-studded line-up for Australia & New Zealand 2023 draw

Auckland: Two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion Carli Lloyd headlines a star-studded line-up of FIFA Legends at the Draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 in Auckland on Saturday.

The line-up of draw assistants features former Football Fern Maia Jackman and former Matilda Julie Dolan, along with former England international and TV/radio personality Ian Wright, FIFA World Cup 2002 winner Gilberto Silva from Brazil, Alexi Lalas from the USA, and former Cameroon star Geremi.

Lloyd is one of the draw conductors along with CNN sports anchor Amanda Davies. Together the duo will lead the technical component of the event, which will start at 19:30 local time on Saturday.

Chinese Taipei, Thailand learn Playoff Tournament opponents

Sat, 15 Oct, 2022

Chinese Taipei, Thailand learn Playoff Tournament opponents

Zurich: Asia’s hopefuls Chinese Taipei and Thailand have discovered their opponents following the conclusion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Playoff Tournament draw on Friday.

The 10 teams, who are vying for the final three spots, will play in the qualifying tournament in Hamilton and Auckland in New Zealand on February 17-23, 2023.

Tazuni revealed as Official Mascot of Australia & New Zealand 2023

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Tazuni revealed as Official Mascot of Australia & New Zealand 2023

Sydney: Tazuni, a fun, football-loving penguin was unveiled on Tuesday as the Official Mascot of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, capturing the spirit of an event that will go Beyond Greatness.

Based on the ‘Eudyptula minor’ species endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia, Tazuni is the perfect representative of the host region and will help to bring the excitement of the highly anticipated tournament to a new generation of fans.

Australia/New Zealand 2023 - Six Asian Stars Primed To Shine

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

Australia/New Zealand 2023 - Six Asian Stars Primed To Shine

Kuala Lumpur: With the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023 just a year away, Asia's finest will crank up  preparations as the countdown starts.

The continent will not be lacking in talent when the expanded 32-team global showpiece kicks off on July 20, 2023.

Join the-AFC.com as we shine the spotlight on a key player from each of the six Asian teams who have qualified for the Finals.

Australia/New Zealand 2023: Facts & Figures

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

Australia/New Zealand 2023: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA Women's World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023 is just one year away with the cast almost completed.

The tournament, the first to be co-hosted by members of two regional confederations, promises to be a spectacular affair and the-AFC.com takes a look at the facts and figures of the global showpiece.

History Makers: China PR at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup

Fri, 08 Jul, 2022

History Makers: China PR at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup

Kuala Lumpur: July 10 marks the 23rd anniversary of China PR’s run to the FIFA Women's World Cup 1999 final in the United States, when they became the first Asian nation to advance to the deciding game at a senior FIFA tournament. 

Dominant at the continental level, China PR were more than a match for other 15 teams in the competition as they came within a whisker of lifting the coveted trophy. Join the-AFC.com as we take a look back at that historic achievement.