[2] Their Asian Cup campaign was led by Australian tactician Alen Stajcic who was appointed as head coach in October 2021.
[3][4] They secured their place in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup when they beat Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals on penalties following a 1–1 draw.
[12] In New Zealand shortly prior to their debut in the World Cup, the Philippines played an unofficial friendly against Sweden[13] and a scrimmage against the United States.
[14] For the 2023 World Cup group stage, the Philippines were drawn to play against co-host New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland.
[19] Shortly before halftime ended, Switzerland was awarded a controversial penalty after Jessika Cowart committed an apparent foul on Coumba Sow while attempting to clear the ball.
New Zealand's best chance to equalize was when Jacqui Hand shot the ball into the goal from Hannah Wilkinson's cross in the 68th minute.