Preview - Q-final: Japan v Sweden

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Sweden

Auckland: Japan will not opt for a defensive approach when they take on Sweden in their FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 quarter-final on Friday.

The meeting at Auckland's Eden Park is between two teams who impressed on route to the quarter-finals, with Japan registering a perfect record of four wins while Sweden eliminated a United States side seeking a third consecutive title and fifth overall.

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QF - Japan v Sweden: Facts & Figures

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

QF - Japan v Sweden: Facts & Figures

Auckland: Japan and Sweden are set for an enticing FIFA Women's World Australia & New Zealand 2023 quarter-final showdown on Friday. 

Ahead of the last eight tie at Auckland's Eden Park, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures. 

Fast, cool, deadly: Miyazawa spearheads Japan charge

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

Fast, cool, deadly: Miyazawa spearheads Japan charge

Tokyo: Hinata Miyazawa had never been prolific for club or country before the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand - now she is the tournament's leading scorer and spearheading Japan's surprise title charge.

The 23-year-old already has five goals in four matches and has Sweden in her sights in Friday's quarter-final in Auckland.

Preview - Q-final: Spain v Netherlands

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

Preview - Q-final: Spain v Netherlands

Wellington: Netherlands coach Andries Jonker says he knows everything about Spain ahead of their FIFA Women's World Australia & New Zealand 2023 quarter-final on Friday, thanks in part to former Spanish international Damaris Egurrola.

Egurrola made one appearance for Spain in a friendly and was a regular in their youth teams, but the midfielder now plays for the Netherlands and is contention to start in Wellington.

Colombia 'dreaming big' as they plot England downfall

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

Colombia 'dreaming big' as they plot England downfall

Melbourne: Colombia captain Catalina Usme is "dreaming big" and head coach Nelson Abadia wants to "make history" as the last team standing from the Americas plots the downfall of England in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 quarter-finals.

The 25th-ranked South Americans have never made the last eight before but they are brimming with confidence after grinding down Jamaica 1-0 on Tuesday thanks to a goal from their skipper.
 
They will now play England in Sydney on Saturday and are fearless, having beaten world number two Germany in the group stage.

Iniesta 'opens new page' with Emirates

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

Iniesta 'opens new page' with Emirates

Ras Al Khaimah: Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta completed his signing for UAE Pro League side Emirates FC on Wednesday.

Iniesta announced in May that he was leaving Vissel Kobe in Japan earlier than expected after spending large parts of the J-League season on the bench.

Kessie joins Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli from Barcelona

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

Kessie joins Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli from Barcelona

Paris: Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie on Wednesday joined Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ahli in a 12.5 million euro move from Barcelona, the teams announced.

Al Ahly have already signed Brazilian star Roberto Firmino from Liverpool, Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Chelsea and Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City.