Shui: China PR ready to compete with the best

Sat, 08 Jul, 2023

Shui: China PR ready to compete with the best

Qingdao: China PR head coach Shui Qingxia featured in the very first FIFA Women’s World Cup match as a player and now she’s aiming to return her nation to former glory from the touchline.

Late on a mid-November evening in 1991, a 20-metre high Fenghuang (a mythical, phoenix-like creature), trailed by dozens of smaller ones, strode across the pitch at the Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou in front of 60,000 spectators. It was the start of an enduring love affair between China PR and the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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Asia at the FIFA Women’s World Cup: 1990s

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Asia at the FIFA Women’s World Cup: 1990s

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 will get underway on July 20 with 32 national teams, of which a record six are representing Asia, fighting for the coveted prize as the tournament returns for its ninth edition.  

Along with co-hosts and world No. 10 Australia, 2011 champions Japan, former finalists and reigning Asian champions China PR, AFC Asian Cup™ 2022 runners-up Korea Republic and debutants Vietnam and the Philippines are set to feature in the competition. 
 
As we get ever closer to the big event, the-AFC.com takes a look back at how Asian teams have performed in the FIFA Women’s World Cup over the last three decades. We start with the 1990s during which the continent hosted the inaugural edition and pulled off a string of impressive results. 

Kumagai relying on championship DNA to carry Japan's hopes

Thu, 06 Jul, 2023

Kumagai relying on championship DNA to carry Japan's hopes

Chiba: As the last remaining player to have experienced Japan's 2011 triumph, Saki Kumagai is set to shoulder her country once again in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia-New Zealand 2023 – but with plenty at stake.

There’s a lot riding on the shoulders of the Nadeshiko captain, from having to carry her team at the fast-approaching Women’s World Cup to passing on the 2011 championship DNA to the next generation of Nadeshikos and to playing for her long-time friend Mana Iwabuchi, who did not make the cut for Australia-New Zealand.

Wang Shanshan leads China PR squad

Thu, 06 Jul, 2023

Wang Shanshan leads China PR squad

Qingdao: Wang Shanshan is among six players who will be appearing in their third FIFA Women’s World Cup named in the China PR squad for their Australia & New Zealand 2023 challenge.

Also included were Wu Haiyan, Lou Jiahui, Zhang Rui, Gu Yasha and Wang Shuang, as head coach Shui Qingxia opted for a mixed squad for their Group D challenge against European champions England, Denmark and Haiti.

Yamashita’s return to the global stage

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Yamashita’s return to the global stage

Kuala Lumpur: Only months after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s match officials are now ready to represent the Continent on the biggest stage in women’s football with five women referees from Asia being selected to officiate at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. 

With accolades such as becoming one of the three chosen women officials at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the first woman to take charge of an AFC Champions League™ match, Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita needs no introduction.  Yamashita will be joining the likes of Kate Jacewicz and Casey Reibelt from Australia, and Korea Republic’s Kim Yu-jeong and Oh Hyeon-jeong as the five women referees who will be representing Asia at the upcoming edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

US-born Phair among young talents in Korea Republic’s new-look side

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

US-born Phair among young talents in Korea Republic’s new-look side

Seoul: Korea Republic head coach Colin Bell has included 16-year-old United States-born striker Casey Phair in his 23-player squad for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Phair joins captain Ji So-yun and goalkeeper Kim Jung-mi in an otherwise experienced squad after impressing at youth level for the Koreans and Bell stressed the forward has been included in his squad on merit.

Reibelt ready to make home crowd proud

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Reibelt ready to make home crowd proud

Kuala Lumpur: Only months after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s match officials are now ready to represent the Continent on the biggest stage in women’s football with five women referees from Asia being selected to officiate at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Casey Reibelt is one of the five women referees from Asia who will be seen at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, alongside compatriot Kate Jacewicz, Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita, and Kim Yu-jeong and Oh Hyeong-jeong of Korea Republic. 

Tuyet Dung, Huynh Nhu to lead Vietnam's debut campaign

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Tuyet Dung, Huynh Nhu to lead Vietnam's debut campaign

Hanoi: Vietnam head coach Mai Duc Chung has finalised his squad of 23 players for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, their first ever appearance at the Finals.

Duc Chung will be counting on the presence of two long-serving stalwarts of Vietnam women’s football in midfielder Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung and record goalscorer forward Huynh Nhu to lead the team in their Group E challenge.

Kerr spearheads experienced Australia squad

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Kerr spearheads experienced Australia squad

Sydney: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson has selected Lydia Williams and Clare Polkinghorne as well as injured duo Kyah Simon and Alanna Kennedy in his 23-player squad for the Matildas’ co-hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 later this month.

Williams and Polkinghorne have become the first Australian players – male or female – to be selected for a fifth FIFA World Cup while Chelsea striker Sam Kerr will captain the team at what will be her fourth Finals.