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. 

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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.

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. 

Know Your Group H Teams

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group H Teams

Sydney: Korea Republic will be aiming to advance to the knockout stage of the FIFA Women's World Cup for only the second time when their challenge begins at Australia & New Zealand.

The AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ runners-up, however, face very tough opposition in Group H. 

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.