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.

Asia at the #FIFAWWC in Numbers

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

Asia at the #FIFAWWC in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup is almost upon us as 32 nations from the six Confederations across the globe descend upon Australia and New Zealand for the biggest tournament yet. 

A record six Asian Football Confederation members are among the line-up as the continent’s finest teams look to continue their impressive showings at the global showpiece over the years. 
 
With the big kick-off on July 20 just around the corner, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout stats and facts about Asia's representatives at the festival of football. 

#FIFAWWC: The Debutants

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

#FIFAWWC: The Debutants

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA Women’s World Cup is set to be bigger than ever before with a record 32 nations competing at the global showpiece and eight of them doing so for the very first time. 

The Philippines and Vietnam are the newcomers from Asia, while Africa, Europe and North America all provide debutants, with seven of the eight groups in Australia and New Zealand featuring at least one new side.
 
As the opening games on July 20 rapidly approach, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on those making their first appearances at the festival of football.

5 Asian #FIFAWWC Heroes

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

5 Asian #FIFAWWC Heroes

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA Women’s World Cup offers the grandest stage to showcase the finest talents in the game, and with the 2023 edition in Australia and New Zealand just around the corner, a new set of stars are sure to emerge. 

Since the inaugural tournament in 1991, Asian sides have played a major part in the festival of football – with Japan’s victory in 2011 and subsequent runners-up spot four years later and China PR’s run to the 1999 final the most notable highlights. 
 
And within those team successes have been some standout individual performances in which a number of players have achieved legendary status. We shine the spotlight on five of Asia’s World Cup heroes. 

Know Your Group G Teams

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group G Teams

Auckland: With the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 kick-off now just four days away, most teams have already arrived at their bases.

As we edge towards the start of the 32-team global showpiece, we focus our attention on an exciting looking Group G.

Know Your Group F Teams

Sat, 15 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group F Teams

Sydney: The FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 kick-off is just days away with the 32 teams in the final stage of their preparations.

Join the-AFC.com as we turn our attention to Group F, which has no Asian representation but promises to be a thriller with Brazil and France aiming to stamp their mark. 

Know Your Group E Teams

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group E Teams

Auckland: As the countdown to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 gathers pace, excitement is building. 

We continue our look at the 32-team cast, with the focus on Group E with Asia to be represented by debutants Vietnam. 

Know Your Group D Teams

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group D Teams

Sydney: The FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 kicks off in seven days.

As we rapidly approach the start of the global showpiece, the-AFC.com takes a look at the Group D cast, with 1999 runners-up and reigning AFC Women's Asian Cup™ champions China PR Asia's representatives. 

Know Your Group C Teams

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group C Teams

Wellington: The FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand kicks off in just over a week with teams beginning to check in.

With excitement building, the-AFC.com takes a look at Group C, with 2011 champions Japan leading the continent's charge.

Know Your Group B Teams

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group B Teams

Sydney: Continuing the-AFC.com’s closer look at every team competing in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, next we take a look at the four Group B sides.

Co-hosts, Australia head the cast of Group B where Republic of Ireland, Canada and Nigeria will also be bidding for spots in the knockout stage.

Know Your Group A Teams

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group A Teams

Auckland: The FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 kicks off on July 20.

The tournament is set to be a spectacular affair with 32 teams vying for the title.
 
Join us as we take a  detailed look at the Group A cast.