Philippines at the FIFA Women's World Cup explained

The Philippines women's national football team has qualified to the FIFA Women's World Cup on one occasion, the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The Women's World Cup is the country's debut at any major FIFA football competition in their history.[1]

2023 World Cup

See main article: 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Qualification

See main article: 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup. The Philippines qualified for their very first FIFA Women's World Cup via their 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup semifinal finish. This is the first time the country qualified for a FIFA World Cup of any gender or age level.[2] Their Asian Cup campaign was led by Australian tactician Alen Stajcic who was appointed as head coach in October 2021.[3] [4] They secured their place in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup when they beat Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals on penalties following a 1–1 draw.[5] They end their campaign with a 0–2 defeat to South Korea in the semifinal.[6]

Preparations

Since their qualification for the World Cup through the Women's Asian Cup, the Philippines went on to win the 2022 AFF Women's Championship title at home – their first major title.[7]

The national team also held training camps in Costa Rica[8] and Chile in late 2022.[9] They also took part in the 2023 Pinatar Cup in Spain.[10] They also had additional matches playing in the 2023 SEA Games[11] and the first round of the 2024 Summer Olympics Asian qualifiers.[12]

In New Zealand shortly prior to their debut in the World Cup, the Philippines played an unofficial friendly against Sweden[13] and a scrimmage against the United States.[14]

Group stage

For the 2023 World Cup group stage, the Philippines were drawn to play against co-host New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland.[15] Among these national teams, the Philippines has only faced New Zealand in an international match recently, a 1–2 loss on September 7, 2022.[16] [17] [18]

Group A

See main article: 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group A.

The Philippines played its first ever World Cup match against Switzerland. Katrina Guillou appeared to score the Philippines' first ever goal on the 16th minute but was disallowed after it was ruled to be offside.[19] Shortly before halftime ended, Switzerland was awarded a controversial penalty after Jessika Cowart committed an apparent foul on Coumba Sow while attempting to clear the ball. A VAR review was called, and the Swiss were given a penalty which was converted to a goal by Ramona Bachmann.[20] [21] [22] The game eventually ended in a 0–2 defeat.[19]

The next game is against co-host New Zealand which was coming from a shock win against Norway.[23] [24] The Philippines secured their first ever World Cup win through a solitary goal by Sarina Bolden in the 24th minute, which is also the very first goal by the Philippines in the tournament. New Zealand's best chance to equalize was when Jacqui Hand shot the ball into the goal from Hannah Wilkinson's cross in the 68th minute. However the goal was determined to be offside.[25]

The Philippines last group stage match is against Norway. With Norway drawing their second match against Switzerland. All four teams are still in contention to advance to the Round of 16. An unexpected win against Norway would assure the Philippines to advance.[26] [27] However the Philippines lost big to Norway, conceding six goals effectively ending their campaign.[28]

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FIFA World Cup record

The Philippines'
YearResultPositionGPWD*LGFGAGD
1991Did not enter
1995Did not qualify
1999
2003
2007
2011Did not enter
2015Did not qualify
2019
2023Group stage24th310218–7
2027to be determined
Total1/9Group stage 310218–7

Record

FIFA Women's World Cup history
YearRoundDateOpponentResultStadium
/ 2023Group stage21 JulyL 0–2Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
25 JulyW 1–0Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
30 JulyL 0–6Eden Park, Auckland

Record by opponent

FIFA Women's World Cup matches (by team)
Opponent
110010
100106
100102

Goalscorers

Own goals scored for opponents

Media coverage

For the Philippines debut in 2023, there were concerns that the country would not have any official broadcaster to cover the tournament in Philippine television. Cable television broadcaster and streaming outfit Tap Go placed a bid for the rights but withdrew.[29]

Cignal TV would acquire the rights in July 2023.[30]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ken Browne. Philippines' women seal historic qualification for 2023 FIFA World Cup. 31 January 2022. Olympics.
  2. News: Carandang . Justin Kenneth . Philippine women's football team qualifies for FIFA Women's World Cup for first time ever . January 31, 2022 . GMA News . January 31, 2022.
  3. News: del Carmen . Lorenzo . Ex-Matildas coach Stajic named new PWNFT head coach . October 26, 2021 . Tiebreaker Times . October 26, 2021.
  4. News: PFF appoints Alen Stajcic as PH women's national team head coach. https://web.archive.org/web/20211026085840/https://cnnphilippines.com/sports/2021/10/26/PFF-Alen-Stajcic-Philippine-women-s-national-team-head-coach.html. dead. 26 October 2021. CNN Philippines. October 26, 2021. October 27, 2021.
  5. News: Philippines nails historic World Cup berth in shoot-out thriller . 23 October 2022 . Rappler . 30 January 2022.
  6. News: del Carmen . Lorenzo . Philippines falls short vs South Korea, exits Women's Asian Cup . 23 October 2022 . Tiebreaker Times . 3 February 2022.
  7. News: Terrado . Jonas . Filipinas capture historic AFF Women's Championship crown, blank Thailand . July 17, 2022 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . July 17, 2022 . en.
  8. News: Morales . Luisa . Stajcic pleased with Filipinas' Costa Rica camp, eyes more improvement . 29 July 2023 . The Philippine Star . 14 October 2022.
  9. News: Caniza . Annika . Filipinas conclude first training camp in South America with 1-0 loss against Chile . 29 July 2023 . The Game . One Omega . 16 November 2022.
  10. News: Fenix . Ryan . Experience gained in Pinatar Cup defeats will serve Filipinas in FIFA Women's World Cup . 29 July 2023 . GMA News . 24 February 2023 . en.
  11. News: SEA Games football: World Cup-bound Filipinas fail to advance . 29 July 2023 . The Manila Times . 10 May 2023 . en.
  12. News: Terrado . Jonas . Filipinas seal second round spot in Olympic qualifiers with win over Hong Kong . 29 July 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 11 April 2023 . en.
  13. News: Terrado . Jonas . Filipinas fall to powerhouse Sweden in friendly ahead of Fifa Women’s World Cup . 29 July 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 17 July 2023 . en.
  14. News: Del Carmen . Lorenzo . Report bares Filipinas had 'secret tuneup' with Team USA . 29 July 2023 . Tiebreaker Times . 23 July 2023.
  15. News: Carandang . Justin Kenneth . Philippine women's football team qualifies for FIFA Women's World Cup for first time ever . 23 October 2022 . GMA News Online . en.
  16. News: Filipinas join FIFA Women's World Cup co-host New Zealand in Group A . 23 October 2022 . Manila Bulletin . 22 October 2022.
  17. News: Terrado . Jonas . Filipinas lose to New Zealand in friendly . 23 October 2022 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 7 September 2022 . en.
  18. News: Terrado . Jonas . Even with superpowers not in PH group, Filipinas' task not in any way easier . 23 October 2022 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 23 October 2022 . en.
  19. News: Terrado . Jonas . Fairy tale start scratched by offside flag as Filipinas lose to Swiss in Women’s World Cup . 21 July 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 21 July 2023 . en.
  20. News: Cully . Paul . FIFA Women's World Cup: Switzerland beat the Philippines after controversial penalty . 21 July 2023 . Stuff . 21 July 2023 . en.
  21. News: Switzerland awarded controversial penalty . 21 July 2023 . The Sydney Morning Herald . 21 July 2023 . en.
  22. News: Thomas . Joshua . Switzerland awarded controversial penalty against Philippines as spot-kick streak continues at FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ . 21 July 2023 . Optus Sport . 21 July 2023.
  23. News: Terrado . Jonas . Philippines eager to get different outcome vs New Zealand in Women’s World Cup . 25 July 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 23 July 2023 . en.
  24. News: Ewing . Lori . World Cup minnow Philippines keen to play Ferns in front of New Zealand fans . 25 July 2023 . Reuters . 24 July 2023 . en.
  25. News: Philippines shock New Zealand for first Women’s World Cup win . 25 July 2023 . Al Jazeera . 25 July 2023 . en.
  26. News: Terrado . Jonas . Philippines needs upset win vs Norway for chance at Women’s World Cup KO round . 29 July 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 25 July 2023 . en.
  27. News: Women’s World Cup 2023: How the Philippines Can Advance to the Round of 16 . 29 July 2023 . The New York Times . 19 July 2023.
  28. News: Payo . Jasmine . Filipinas end historic World Cup run after Norway hammering . 30 July 2023 . Rappler . Reuters . 30 July 2023.
  29. News: Terrado . Jonas . With no TV bid, Filipinas’ Fifa World Cup stint likely on streaming . 10 June 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 10 June 2023 . en.
  30. Web site: Cignal TV secures broadcast rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup . 2023-07-17 . onesports.ph . en.

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