US EditionPhilippines Beats Uzbekistan 2-0 in an Asian Playoff to Secure a Women’s World Cup Spot
The Filipinas and Uzbekistan compete for a final 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup slot after tough quarterfinal losses, with Uzbekistan aiming for its first-ever appearance.
- On March 19, 2026, the Filipinas face Uzbekistan at Cbus Super Stadium in Robina, kickoff 11 a.m. Philippine time, with one of the final two 2027 Women’s World Cup slots at stake.
- Both teams advanced to the play-in after identical group-stage records and heavy quarterfinal losses, with the Filipinas losing 0-7 to Japan and Uzbekistan 0-6 to South Korea, moving into Gold Coast playoffs.
- Chandler McDaniel is expected to lead the Filipinas' offense, with Olivia McDaniel back in goal and a full-strength lineup; Uzbekistan's Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva scored both goals in their 2-2 friendly draw last October at Rizal Memorial Stadium.
- The Filipinas can secure a second-straight World Cup berth with a win, using their 2023 experience, while Uzbekistan, ranked 50th, pursues its maiden 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil appearance.
- Four remaining playoff teams compete for two spots after quarterfinal losers, with Australia and Japan meeting in Saturday's final at Sydney's Stadium Australia.
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The Toronto Star
Philippines beats Uzbekistan 2-0 in an Asian playoff to secure a Women’s World Cup spot
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Angela Beard and Jaclyn Sawicki scored in a six-minute span to help Philippines secure a World Cup spot with a 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Thursday in Women’s Asian Cup playoffs.
Filipinas face Uzbekistan in crucial AFC Women's Asian Cup match
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Filipinas 'well-equipped' to clinch World Cup berth vs Uzbekistan
MANILA, Philippines – It all comes down to one last match as the Filipinas seek a return trip to the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Philippines can book its ticket to the World Cup to be hosted by Brazil next year with a win over Uzbekistan in their play-in match in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup at the Gold Coast Stadium in Queensland, Australia, on Thursday, March 19. “Our girls have done a fantastic job getting ourselves to this point, to be in cont…
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