LIVE UPDATES: Filipinas at the Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023

Filipinas fall to Switzerland in their Fifa Women’s World Cup debut

DUNEDIN, New Zealand–Switzerland made a winning start to its Fifa Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over debutant Philippines at Dunedin Stadium on Friday, thanks to Ramona Bachmann’s first-half penalty and a close-range effort from Seraina Piubel.

Inka Grings’ side was awarded a penalty by VAR after midfielder Coumba Sow was caught by a stray boot from Jessika Cowart in the box late in the first half, with forward Bachmann coolly slotting the ball past goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel. FULL STORY

FULLTIME: Philippines vs Switzerland

Filipinas at the Fifa Women’s World Cup: How they got there and what awaits them

The day 18 months in the making has finally come with the Philippine women’s football team hoping to make its mark in the Fifa Women’s World Cup not just as mere participants, but as a squad that could legitimately make a strong impression against some of women’s football’s best nations.

The results of the team will only be secondary for hardcore fans, who have been eager to see the Filipinas step onto the pitch for the expanded quadrennial meet that will make a lot of firsts.

But the team will still try to make an impression as they hope to use the country’s first appearance on football’s biggest stage to inspire young dreamers. FULL STORY

Storylines to watch as Filipinas embark on historic Fifa Women’s World Cup campaign

Plenty of storylines could come out during the course of the Philippine women’s football team’s maiden foray in the Fifa Women’s World Cup, namely its performance, possible breakthrough and questions once the campaign ends.

With their historic stint set to start Friday, the Inquirer came out with stories that could factor out during the course of the Filipinas’ stay in New Zealand—or if something magical happens—and Australia. FULL STORY

A breakdown of Filipinas’ opponents in the Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023 group stage

There’s no question that the Philippine women’s football team’s debut appearance in the Fifa Women’s World Cup won’t be a stroll in the park.

With the quality of opponents at hand, the Filipinas are surely trying to map out something to produce unlikely results against two tough European sides and the tournament co-host they already have an idea of how to approach.

Here’s some information about the teams coach Alen Stajcic and his squad will face in Group A of the biggest showpiece for women’s football. FULL STORY

Filipinas’ schedule at the Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023 Group Stage

Filipinas ‘safe’ after deadly shooting near their hotel in New Zealand ahead of Fifa World Cup

The Philippine women’s football team said all of its members are safe following a shooting incident that rocked at the vicinity of the delegation’s hotel in Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday.

The team said on social media that everyone—players, coaches, officials and staff—are all accounted for after a gunman and two others died during the incident at a construction site located in Auckland’s central business district.

“All members of the Philippine Women’s National Team delegation at the FIFA Women’s World Cup are safe,” the team said. FULL STORY

Top Filipinas’ players to watch at Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023

For the Philippine women’s football team to put up at least a commendable effort against favored opponents, it will need some of the familiar names to deliver the biggest performance of their football lives in the Fifa Women’s World Cup.

Most of the names that will be mentioned in this piece are the prominent ones who were key before and after the Filipinas sealed a historic qualification to women’s football’s biggest showcase, their form to determine if they can get a satisfying result against Switzerland, co-host New Zealand and Norway in Group A.  FULL STORY

Filipinas turn nostalgic, show fun side in Fifa Women’s World Cup photoshoot

Members of the Philippine women’s football team immediately took to social media showcasing themselves in full battle gear for its maiden campaign in the Fifa Women’s World Cup.

The Filipinas took part in a photoshoot Monday in New Zealand where they not only posed for posterities that will be used for various reasons during the course of the tournament but also use the chance to show their wacky side.

Nothing but love at the Philippines photo shoot! 🫶❤️@PilipinasWNFT | #FIFAWWC

— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 17, 2023

Among the interesting posts was made by Carleigh Frilles, who uploaded her pre-tournament photo as well as an old picture of herself while wearing what appeared to be a replica version of the Philippine Azkals kit. FULL STORY

Anticipation, pressure build for Filipinas as Fifa Women’s World Cup nears

With just a few days away from the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, the Filipinas’ excitement is at an all-time high as they await their turn in history.

The excitement, however, did not just come overnight but has actually stuck with the Philippine women’s football team since that fateful night in January last year.

“We’re super excited. Ever since we got qualified for the world cup we’ve been thinking about the preparation and what we’re up against in joining such a prestigious tournament,” goalkeeper Inna Palacios told Inquirer Sports. FULL STORY

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