In our final preview ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, we speak with Korea Republic assistant coach Matt Ross about his own coaching journey, the ins and outs of this Korean squad and the challenges facing women's football in South Korea.

We finish by talking with Chinese journalist Zhang Nan about the Steel Roses' chances at this Women's World Cup and the expectations back in their homeland.

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We continue our look ahead to the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 by looking at the host nation, Australia.

Ranked inside the world's top ten, there is hope and optimism that the Matildas can lift the trophy at the end of the tournament. Is that optimism well founded, and just what legacy will the tournament leave for women's football in Australia.

Joining us to answer and discuss all of that is Sydney Morning Herald reporter Emma Kemp, former Matildas great Moya Dodd and respected veteran broadcaster Tracey Holmes.

The Asian Game's coverage of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 is proudly sponsored by SMC.

The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 is almost upon us and we have you fully covered as far as coverage of the six AFC nations taking part.

Across three parts, we will preview all six nations beginning with Part 1 where we take a look at Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Reporter Alex Bishop and Nadeshiko League winning manager Takayoshi Ishihara join us to talk about Japan's chances, Vietnamese journalist Truong Anh Ngoc talks to us about their debut tournament, while Filipinas striker Sarina Bolden joins us to talk about their fairytale journey to this FIFA Women's World Cup.

The Asian Game's coverage of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 is proudly sponsored by SMC.

Abbosbek Fayzullaev has emerged as one of Uzbekistan's brightest stars after his recent showings at the U20 AFC Asian Cup, where he was named MVP as he led Uzbekistan to the title, and the subsequent U20 FIFA World Cup.

He spoke to us from Tashkent about his emergence and his bullishness on the future of Uzbek football as they try to qualify for their first ever FIFA World Cup in 2026.

As is always the case in Asian football, there is plenty to discuss on this week's The Asian Game Podcast.

We discuss Qatar's improbable run to the Quarter Final's of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, plus look back on the recent results of the likes of Japan, South Korea and Australia over the recent international break.

Michael regales us with stories of his recent trip to Vietnam, while we also touch upon the Matildas squad for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup.

Finally, we speak with Uzbek rising star Abbosbek Fayzullaev after his stellar first six months of 2023 at club and international level.

In a brand new series from The Asian Game, Ryan Walters hosts an odyssey across Southeast Asia as we journey across the region to find out the latest happenings in one the most exciting regions in Asia.

Experts Rhysh Roshan Rai, Keeshanan Sundaresan, Aun Rahman, Richard Harcus and Ivan Gayares provide insight and expertise into what is happening in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, while Paul pops in to talk about the fairytale story that is the Central Coast Mariners winning the A-League.

It's been a seismic week for Asian football, with further details emerging of Saudi Arabia's plans to revolutionise their domestic football scene as Karim Benzema announced himself as the latest player to join the Saudi Pro League.

But how do they recover from the disappointment of losing out on the biggest signing of all, Lionel Messi, who opted to join MLS newcomers Inter Miami?

Wael Jabir joins us for an in-depth discussion of Saudi Arabia's plans and the politics surrounding it all.

Plus, we also dive deep into the news that Australian coach Ange Postecoglou will takeover at one of the English Premier League's 'Big Six', with Tottenham confirming him as their new head coach this week.

With the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 on the horizon, we speak with two players hoping to feature on the biggest stage in July & August - Shen Mengyu & Shen Menglu.

The Chinese duo, who both play for Celtic, share the heartache of losing the title on the final day, their aspirations for the Women's World Cup... and just who is the best golfer and bowler!

Fresh off winning the UAE Pro League title with his boyhood club, Shabab Al Ahli, rising Emirati star Yahya Al-Ghassani joins us to talk about his starring role in their title success, plus his own ambitions for the future and what delivering success for his childhood club meant to the 25-year-old.

Paul is joined by Michael and Martin to discuss the latest happenings in the world of Asian football, including the start of the FIFA U20 World Cup, Australia's friendly with Argentina in Beijing and Al Ittihad closing in on the Saudi Pro League title.

We also speak with Emirati sensation Yahya Al-Ghassani after he helped Shabab Al Ahli break their title drought in the UAE, plus Celtic's Chinese duo Shen Menglu and Shen Mengyu join us to talk about life in Scotland and their hopes for this year's FIFA Women's World Cup.