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Wins for Japan, Australia

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Wins for Japan, Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Japan earned their second win over Canada in four days, with Mina Tanaka’s first half strike giving them a 1-0 win at Nagasaki Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia, meanwhile, also defeated New Zealand for a second time, winning 2-0.

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ was decided following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The seven group winners join Asia's representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 - DPR Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan - at the Finals.

The Finals will be contested on May 7-24, 2026. 

Knockout stage cast finalised

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Knockout stage cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 quarter-final cast was confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage on Sunday.

The top teams from each of the three groups and two best third-placed sides advanced to the quarter-finals, with the draw to be held on January 15.

Japan edge DPR Korea on penalties to advance

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Japan edge DPR Korea on penalties to advance

Doha: Japan advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with a 5-4 penalty shootout win against DPR Korea after their Round of 16 tie ended 1-1 on Tuesday.

Han Il Bok missed the second of DPR Korea's spot-kicks in the shootout as Japan set up a quarter-final with Austria, with the East Asian side aiming to advance past the quarter-final stage for the first time in 11 participations.

Preview: Round of 16

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Preview: Round of 16

Doha: DPR Korea, Japan and Uzbekistan will represent Asia in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with the ties to be played on Tuesday.

Uzbekistan will meet Italy while it will be an-Asian clash between DPR Korea and Japan.

The-AFC.com previews the matches, with the three teams hoping to emulate Saudi Arabia as champions.

Tokyo Verdy’s Kusunose, Naegohyang’s Ri target improvements for next stage

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Tokyo Verdy’s Kusunose, Naegohyang’s Ri target improvements for next stage

Yangon: Yangon: Head coach Naoki Kusunose has urged his Tokyo Verdy Beleza side to raise the bar after becoming the first team to advance into the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2025/26 quarter-finals following their 0-0 draw with Suwon FC Women on Saturday.

The Japanese side topped the Group C standings with seven points, one ahead of DPR Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC - who also confirmed their place after cruising 3-0 past ISPE WFC of Myanmar.

R32: Kim double sends DPR Korea through

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

R32: Kim double sends DPR Korea through

Doha: Two first half Kim Yu Jin goals secured DPR Korea a 2-1 win against Venezuela in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Round of 32 tie on Saturday.

Having had to dig deep to stave off a second half fightback from Venezuela, DPR Korea’s reward is a last-16 meeting with Japan, who defeated South Africa 3-0 earlier on Saturday.

Group C: Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK) 3-0 ISPE WFC (MYA)

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Group C: Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK) 3-0 ISPE WFC (MYA)

Yangon: DPR Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC produced a sparkling performance to defeat ISPE WFC of Myanmar 3-0 in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 match on Saturday to seal their place in the quarter-finals.

The win ensured Naegohyang finished second in Group C on six points, one behind Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza while ISPE ended their campaign with a third straight defeat.

Asian trio shortlisted for FIFA Best Awards

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Asian trio shortlisted for FIFA Best Awards

Kuala Lumpur: Three Asian players are in the running for the game's most prestigious honours, the FIFA Puskas Award and FIFA Marta Award.

Indonesia’s Rizky Ridho, DPR Korea’s Jon Ryong Jong and Australia’s Kyra Cooney-Cross were announced as finalists in their respective categories on Thursday.

Preview: Round of 32

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Preview: Round of 32

Doha: Asia will have four representatives in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Round of 32.

While the knockout stage kicks off on Friday, the Asian teams will enter the battle field on Saturday, with each facing quality opposition.

The-AFC.com previews the Asian challenge, with DPR Korea, Japan, Korea Republic and Uzbekistan all hoping to go all the way.

Preview - Group C: Matchday 3

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Preview - Group C: Matchday 3

Yangon: It’s crunch time in Group C of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 with the final fixtures to be played on Saturday to decide the two automatic qualifiers to the knockout stage.

Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza hold a three-point advantage over Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea and Korea Republic’s Suwon FC Women while ISPE WFC are bottom of the standings after two defeats.

Tokyo Verdy’s Muramatsu eyeing perfect finish; Pak pleased with Naegohyang’s revival

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Tokyo Verdy’s Muramatsu eyeing perfect finish; Pak pleased with Naegohyang’s revival

Yangon: Captain Tomoko Muramatsu praised Tokyo Verdy Beleza’s determination after the Japanese side edged ISPE WFC 1-0 to record their second consecutive victory in Group C of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

Danelle Tan’s sublime first half strike settled the tie with ISPE unable to counter Tokyo Verdy’s aggression as they fell to a second defeat.

The win left Tokyo Verdy three points clear at the top, ahead of Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea and Korea Republic’s Suwon FC Women.