President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told the Philippine women’s national football team to “break barriers and inspire generations” in their historic appearance in the FIFA World Cup 2023.
In a tweet, the President wished the Filipinas women’s team the best of luck as they make the country’s debut on football’s grandest stage.
The Filipinas are the first Philippine team — male or female — to qualify in the 42-year history of the World Cup.
“We wish the ‘Filipinas’ women’s team the best of luck as they make history in their FIFA World Cup debut! The entire nation stands behind you with pride, watching you break barriers and inspire generations,” Mr. Marcos said in a tweet.
The 21-strong women’s football team made its historic debut appearance in the prestigious FIFA World Cup after winning pivotal matches and making it to the semifinals of the 2022 Asian Cup, which made them qualified for the World Cup.
But the Filipinas fell short in their opening match against Switzerland, 2-0, at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand.