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Is Asia ready for the Women’s World Cup?
Less than a year out from the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Gina Bagnulo and Anirudh Nair assess where Asia’s leading nations stand - from Japan and Australia to the Philippines, Uzbekistan and Chinese Taipei - and ask whether the continent is truly ready for Brazil.
From Dreams to Goals
EPISODE 25
Is Asia ready for the Women’s World Cup?
Less than a year out from the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Gina Bagnulo and Anirudh Nair assess where Asia’s leading nations stand - from Japan and Australia to the Philippines, Uzbekistan and Chinese Taipei - and ask whether the continent is truly ready for Brazil.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Less than a year out from the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, how ready are Asia’s leading nations to compete on the global stage?
Gina Bagnulo and Anirudh Nair return with From Dreams to Goals to assess the state of women’s football across Asia as preparations for Brazil accelerate.
They discuss Japan and Australia’s credentials against elite opposition, the remarkable progress of DPR Korea at youth level, the Philippines’ preparation in South America, and the long road still facing Uzbekistan and Chinese Taipei as they chase World Cup history.
There’s also discussion of Indonesia’s newly relaunched women’s league and what growing investment and opportunity across the continent could mean for the future of the Asian game.
Can Asia’s best challenge the world in Brazil – and which nations still have the most work to do?