While the Philippines and Vietnam represent Southeast Asia at the FIFA Women's World Cup, Indonesia look on with envy.

One of their brightest stars is 22-year-old Zahra Muzdalifah and she spoke to The Asian Game from Japan, where she is currently in training with her new side, WE League club Cerezo Osaka.

She spoke about the level of Japanese football, playing at the AFC Women's Asian Cup and her own dreams and aspirations for women's football in her country.

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Former Lebanese international Assile Toufaily joins us from Lyon, France to discuss the development, or lack thereof, of women's football in the Middle East.

Currently completing a PhD on the differences between the development of female footballers in her native Lebanon and France, the 27-year-old provides context and insight into the struggle of the women's game in the region.

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Chinese international Zhao Yujie, who was part of China's extended squad for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, spoke to The Asian Game Podcast from her home in Shanghai to look at China's campaign at this Women's World Cup.

The 24-year-old also detailed why she decided to go through the US College system and her experience at Florida State and looked ahead to what her future holds.

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A week is a long time in football, and after the euphoria of their opening night victory Australia crashed back to earth with a thud in Brisbane.

A shock 3-2 loss at the hands of Nigeria leaves the host nation precariously placed heading into the final match of the group stage against Canada.

Former Matilda Elissia Carnavas joins us fresh after calling the game, while there was also disappointment for Vietnam who saw their campaign come to an end with a 2-0 loss to Portugal.

Vietnamese journalist Truong Anh Ngoc shares his thoughts on the loss, while we end the show by speaking to Chinese international Zhao Yujie, who narrowly missed making China's squad for this FIFA Women's World Cup, to get her thoughts ahead of China's must-win clash with Haiti in Adelaide.

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On Day 7 of the FIFA Women's World Cup, Japan made it two from two as they defeated Costa Rica 2-0 to guarantee progression to the Round of 16.

Alex Bishop is in New Zealand with his match report, while we also speak with former Lebanese international Assile Toufaily about her PhD studies and development of women's football in the Middle East.

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Day 6 at the FIFA Women's World Cup was an historic one for Asian football as the Philippines recorded their first ever victory at a World Cup with a thrilling 1-0 win over New Zealand in Wellington.

Our man following the Filipinas, Ryan Fenix, reports from Wellington, while Michael Church was at the Sydney Football Stadium to witness Korea Republic's disappointing start as they lost 2-0 to Colombia.

Back in Adelaide, meanwhile, Paul Williams is joined by Nano & Yuka Sasaki, sisters from Shizuoka in Japan, who are now both playing locally in Adelaide, with Nano also featuring for Adelaide United in the A-League Women's competition.

They share their thoughts on Japan's 5-0 win over Zambia, memories of Japan's World Cup triumph in 2011 and their own journey from Shizuoka to Adelaide.

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The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 has arrived in Adelaide as Hindmarsh Stadium hosts Brazil vs Panama.

Paul Williams is outside the stadium with two special guests - Adrian Stenta, coach of Adelaide United's A-League Women's side and Dylan Holmes, a player for the same team.

We discuss the start to the tournament, what it can do for women's football in Australia and much more.

Plus, ahead of the Philippines MD2 clash with New Zealand, we speak with Filipina Camille Rodriguez about her journey with the team and what this moment means for the country.

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On Day 3 of our coverage of this year's FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 we are coming to you LIVE from Adelaide's Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga.

Coming to you LIVE from Adelaide's Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, we are joined by leading football executive James Kitching from The FC Sports to discuss the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 and how Australia and Asia can capitalise on its success.

We also hear from Vietnamese journalist Hoang Tri Cong from Eden Park after Vietnam's impressive showing against the USA, and Alex Bishop is in Hamilton to provide a report after Japan's thumping 5-0 win over Zambia.

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History was made on Day 2 of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 as the Philippines played their first ever match at a FIFA World Cup tournament - men's or women's.

Unfortunately there was to be no happy ending as Switzerland prevailed 2-0 in Dunedin. Ryan Fenix was there for us to recap all the action, while we also hear from Matildas star Ellie Carpenter after her side's 1-0 win the night previous.

Finally, Alex Bishop joins us from Auckland to preview Japan's opening clash with Zambia.

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Australia's campaign at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 is off to a winning start with a 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland at a sold out Stadium Australia.

But the big story is the injury to Sam Kerr that could see her miss the entire World Cup.

Paul Williams and Michael Church were at Stadium Australia and provide their assessment on an historic night for Australian football.

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