East Asia Wrap: Marinos sunk by Frontale; Ulsan lose again

Mon, 17 Jul, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Marinos sunk by Frontale; Ulsan lose again

Hong Kong: Yokohama F. Marinos have surrendered the lead at the top of the J1 League after conceding in stoppage time to lose 1-0 at home to Kawasaki Frontale in the Kanagawa Derby – a defeat which allowed Vissel Kobe to leapfrog them following a 2-1 win over Sagan Tosu.

Defending champions Ulsan Hyundai lost for the second game running after going down to Suwon Samsung Bluewings although they remain well clear at the top in Korea Republic, while Chinese Super League leaders Shanghai Port cruised to victory over Shenzhen FC to extend their lead to nine points. 
 
And in Macau, C.P.K. returned to winning ways after their surprise draw last week, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across East Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta clinch Iraqi title

Mon, 17 Jul, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta clinch Iraqi title

Maysan: All eyes were on Al Shorta in the Iraqi Premier League as a host of matches were played over the week that ultimately saw the Harp crowned as the 2022/23 champions.

It is Al Shorta’s second title in succession and sixth overall as they capped their season in style. 

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. 

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.