Preview - Group A: Philippines v Switzerland

Thu, 20 Jul, 2023

Preview - Group A: Philippines v Switzerland

Dunedin: Philippines will make their FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand bow on Friday with head coach Alen Stajcic and his players relishing the moment.

The Filipinas open their Group A challenge against Switzerland at the Dunedin Stadium in what promises to be a huge challenge.

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#FIFAWWC: 6 things to look out for

Mon, 17 Jul, 2023

#FIFAWWC: 6 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The wait for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 is finally over with the opening game between co-hosts New Zealand and Norway set to kick off in a matter of hours. 

Australia will get Asia’s participation underway shortly after when they take on the Republic of Ireland later in the day, before Japan, China PR, Vietnam, the Philippines and Korea Republic open their campaigns in the coming days. 
 
Ahead of the biggest and most hyped FIFA Women’s World Cup yet, the-AFC.com highlights six things to look out for. 

#FIFAWWC: Six Asian Stars

Tue, 18 Jul, 2023

#FIFAWWC: Six Asian Stars

Sydney: With excitement building ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on some of the Asian stars who could emerge as heroes for their countries in the weeks ahead. 

A record six nations will represent Asia at the 2023 edition and the hope is that some of the continent’s players will leave their mark on the tournament in the way that others – such as Japan’s Homare Sawa and China PR’S Sun Wen – have done before them.
 
As the big kick-off draws ever nearer, we’ve picked out six Asian stars who could inspire their national teams at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Six Young Asian Stars to Watch at #FIFAWWC

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

Six Young Asian Stars to Watch at #FIFAWWC

Kuala Lumpur: The much-awaited FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 is now just days away from kick-off and the tournament will once again provide a perfect stage for some of the world’s most exciting players to showcase their talent in front of a global audience.

From an 18-year-old Sun Wen at the inaugural World Cup in 1991 to a 16-year-old Homare Sawa four years later and a 19-year-old Ellie Carpenter at the most recent edition in France, we have witnessed many Asian stars take their careers to the next level by making a lasting impact on the competition.
 
The hope is that the upcoming edition of the tournament will witness new stars from the continent emerge as they look to make a name for themselves on the global stage. The-AFC.com takes a look at a young player from each of Asia’s six representatives who could have a breakout tournament. 

Six global stars to watch at #FIFAWWC

Sat, 15 Jul, 2023

Six global stars to watch at #FIFAWWC

Kuala Lumpur: Since its inaugural edition was held in China PR back in 1991, the FIFA Women’s World Cup has been a stage where the superstars of the women’s game have showcased their incredible talent, shattered records, and captivated audiences from around the world.

With the 2023 edition just around the corner, the majority of the world's best players will converge in Australia and New Zealand, gearing up to make a mark and write their names into the history books.
 
From established stars who are already considered legends of the game after previous World Cup performances, to others who are set to make their first appearance on the grandest stage, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on six Non-Asian players to look out for in Australia and New Zealand.

#FIFAWWC 2023: Stats & Facts

Sat, 15 Jul, 2023

#FIFAWWC 2023: Stats & Facts

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 is almost upon us with the ninth edition of the festival of football kicking off on Thursday. 

The tournament will see the best of the best take to the global stage, with all four former winners as well as the Olympic champions and the reigning champions of Asia, Europe, Africa and North and South America part of the line-up. 
 
Ahead of a competition that promises to be bigger and better than ever before, the-AFC.com looks at some of the standout stats and facts at Australia & New Zealand 2023.