Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has wished the five AFC teams the very best in the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 ahead of Friday’s 9:00pm (local time) kick off at the Parc des Princes as Asia’s representative’s - Australia, China PR, Japan, Korea Republic and Thailand - look to continue the Continent’s dominance on the world stage.
The AFC President said: “We wish the five Asian teams taking part in the FIFA Women’s World Cup the best of luck. The honour of playing the hosts in the opening match on Friday again falls to an Asian team – so good luck to Korea Republic.
“Our women’s teams are ranked as some of the best in world football. They exemplify our ambitions through the AFC’s Vision and Mission to ensure Asia succeeds on the biggest stages, and I am confident that our five representatives will make a great impression on the tournament.”
Asian teams will be hoping to reach their fourth final in eight editions since the inaugural tournament in China PR in 1991, with scenes of Japan’s famous victory over U.S.A. in 2011 still etched in the hearts and minds of millions of passionate fans across the Continent.
In a repeat of that final four years later, the Nadeshiko were unfortunate not to have clinched their second successive title in Canada and Asako Takakura’s charges will be looking to stake their claim to the title when they take on Argentina in their Group D opener on June 10 at the Parc des Princes.
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 a breakthrough run to the Round of 16 four years ago, Korea Republic are aiming to reach the knockout stage once again at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019.
With just two days remaining until their opening match against World Cup hosts France, the-AFC.com tells you all you need to know about Korea Republic.
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.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: All five of Asia’s representatives at FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 have their share of top-level international experience, but a legion of a new stars are ready to leave their mark on the game’s biggest stage.
With one week until the Finals, the-AFC.com highlights five talented youngsters, all appearing in their first senior World Cup, to keep an eye on in France.