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Final draw: All you need to know

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Final draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be held on Friday and it promises to be a spectacular affair.

The expanded 48-team tournament - up from the 32-nation field that competed at the FIFA World Cup 2022 - will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year.

With Asia set to be well represented, the-AFC.com brings you all the details of the Final Draw.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best continue to shine

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best continue to shine

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s top players continued to showcase their goalscoring prowess in key European leagues, with internationals Daezen Maeda, Reo Hatate and Ayase Ueda of Japan as well as Yang Hyun-jun and Oh Hyeon-gy of Korea Republic also leaving their mark on the UEFA Europa League.

Follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

East Asia Wrap: Kashima edge closer to title

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Kashima edge closer to title

Hong Kong: Kashima Antlers held their lead in the penultimate week of league action in Japan while Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors concluded their title-winning campaign in Korea Republic.

Meanwhile, Hang Yuen produced a statement win in Chinese Taipei and Kitchee SC also rose to the top in Hong Kong after a high-scoring encounter.
 
Join the the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.

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. 

Australia, Japan impress; Korea Republic held; defeat for Bangladesh

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Australia, Japan impress; Korea Republic held; defeat for Bangladesh

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Japan produced impressive performances in victories against New Zealand and Canada as they continued their preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Australia defeated New Zealand 5-0 on Friday while Japan cruised 3-0 past Canada on Saturday.

Korea Republic were held by Wales while Bangladesh, who will be making their AFC Women’s Asian Cup debut, suffered defeat against Malaysia.

Park applauds Pohang’s determination; Noh warns Tampines to stay sharp

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Park applauds Pohang’s determination; Noh warns Tampines to stay sharp

Pohang: Head coach Park Tae-ha praised his team after their 2-0 win over BG Pathum United in Group H secured their place in the AFC Champions League Two™ Round of 16 on Thursday.

A brace from Lee Ho-Jae secured the three points for Pohang, who dominated the match with their disciplined defending, limiting Pathum United’s chances. 

Group H: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 2-0 BG Pathum United (THA)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group H: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 2-0 BG Pathum United (THA)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers confirmed their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 knockout stage ticket after defeating BG Pathum United 2-0 in their Group H tie on Thursday.

The win moved the Korea Republic side to 10 points, assuring them a top-two finish alongside Singapore Tampines Rovers FC irrespective of what happens in the remaining matches. Pathum United stayed rooted on six points, which meant the end of their hopes. 

Ulsan's Roh, Buriram's Jackson happy with draw

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Ulsan's Roh, Buriram's Jackson happy with draw

Ulsan: Ulsan HD head coach Roh Sang-rae praised his players’ commitment despite his side being held to a 0-0 draw by Buriram United in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday.

The result of the tightly contested affair moved Korea Republic's Ulsan to eight points, with Thailand's Buriram one behind.

MD5: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) 0-0 Buriram United (THA)

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

MD5: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) 0-0 Buriram United (THA)

Ulsan: Ulsan HD played out a 0-0 draw with Buriram United at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on Wednesday as both clubs consolidated their positions in the top eight places in the standings in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26.

Neither side was able to find a breakthrough in a tense encounter in Korea Republic with Buriram goalkeeper Neil Etheridge making a late fingertip save from Heo Yool to secure a point for Mark Jackson’s Thai League 1 side.

The draw takes Ulsan onto eight points from their first five matches in the East Zone League Stage and level on points with Sanfrecce Hiroshima, FC Seoul and Machida Zelvia with Buriram United a further point adrift.

Kuroda attributes Machida victory to squad depth

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Kuroda attributes Machida victory to squad depth

Chuncheon: Go Kuroda said FC Machida Zelvia’s squad depth powered the Japanese side to their 3-1 win against Gangwon FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Days after winning their first-ever major domestic title by defeating Vissel Kobe in the Emperor’s Cup by the same score line, Kuroda dipped into his squad to freshen things up against Gangwon and was rewarded with a fine display.

Seoul’s winning desire a delight for Lingard

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Seoul’s winning desire a delight for Lingard

Shanghai: Jesse Lingard paid tribute to FC Seoul’s determination and spirit after they picked up a 3-1 win against Shanghai Port FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Tuesday.

Lingard scored twice to help the Korea Republic outfit move up to eight points in the East Zone with the former Manchester United midfielder showering praise for his teammates who worked hard for each other.

MD5: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 1-3 FC Seoul (KOR)

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

MD5: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 1-3 FC Seoul (KOR)

Shanghai: Jesse Lingard struck twice as FC Seoul handed Shanghai Port FC a 3-1 defeat at Pudong Football Stadium on Tuesday to boost the K League side’s hopes of a place in the next stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26.

The former Manchester United attacker gave his side the lead in the 48th minute and set up Lucas Silva to restore FC Seoul’s advantage in the 61st minute after Mateus Vital had levelled for the Chinese Super League champions.

Lingard put the seal on the win with 13 minutes remaining to take FC Seoul onto eight points from their opening five games in the East Zone while Shanghai Port remain rooted to the bottom on a solitary point.