#FIFAWWC: Six Asian Stars

Tue, 18 Jul, 2023

#FIFAWWC: Six Asian Stars

Sydney: With excitement building ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on some of the Asian stars who could emerge as heroes for their countries in the weeks ahead. 

A record six nations will represent Asia at the 2023 edition and the hope is that some of the continent’s players will leave their mark on the tournament in the way that others – such as Japan’s Homare Sawa and China PR’S Sun Wen – have done before them.
 
As the big kick-off draws ever nearer, we’ve picked out six Asian stars who could inspire their national teams at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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. 

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. 

Asia’s Best Moments at #FIFAWWC

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Asia’s Best Moments at #FIFAWWC

Kuala Lumpur: In the more than three decades since the FIFA Women’s World Cup was first held in China PR in 1991, Asia’s teams have produced some unforgettable moments and will look to deliver more in Australia and New Zealand this time round. 

A first FIFA World Cup triumph for Asia at senior level remains the undoubted highlight, but the continent also hosted the maiden tournament and produced another finalist eight years later. 
 
Six of the Asian Football Confederation’s representatives have appeared in the knockout rounds, while there have been numerous standout individual performances. 
 
With just 10 days to go until the big kick-off of the 2023 edition, the-AFC.com looks back at some of Asia’s best moments at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.