Colombia 2024: Asian players to watch

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

Colombia 2024: Asian players to watch

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s four representatives will be aiming to continue the continent’s superb record when the action unfolds in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024.

DPR Korea have twice lifted the title, Japan were champions in 2018 and runners-up two years ago, Korea Republic were third in the 2010 edition while Australia will be bidding to improve on the quarter-final finishes of 2002 and 2004.

Ahead of the tournament kicking off on Saturday, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on one key player per team.

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Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will be determined to build on their recent promising performances when they compete in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Colombia 2024.

Drawn in Group D, the East Asian side will have to contend with Nigeria, Venezuela and Germany in their bid to reach the knockout stage for the first time in three editions. 

Know Your Team - Japan

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Know Your Team - Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s mission will be to regain the title when they kick off their FIFA U20 Women’s World Colombia 2024 challenge on September 2. 

Champions in 2018, Japan were dethroned by Spain in the last edition and the Young Nadeshiko will be determined to stand at the top of the rostrum at Colombia 2024.

Know Your Team - DPR Korea

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Know Your Team - DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea will be confident of lifting the trophy for a third time when they compete in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024.

Drawn in Group F, the reigning AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ champions will have Argentina, Costa Rica and the Netherlands for company.

Know Your Team - Australia

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

Know Your Team - Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will head into the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 confident of impressing on the global stage.

Set to appear for a second successive edition, Australia’s minimum target will be to better the quarter-final finishes achieved in 2002 and 2004.

#U20WWC - Facts & Figures

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

#U20WWC - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Asia will be represented by four teams in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 - a tournament which has been a happy hunting ground for the continent's sides.

As we gear up for the August 31-September 22 tournament, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures. 

Asia at the #U20WWC

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

Asia at the #U20WWC

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's four representatives will be seeking to reach the summit at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 after having emerged champions in three of the previous 10 editions.

As Australia, DPR Korea, Japan and Korea Republic enter the final phase of their preparations for the August 31-September 22 global showpiece, the-AFC.com takes a look at how Asian teams have fared in the previous editions.