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.

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Switzerland, France shine in Round of 32

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Switzerland, France shine in Round of 32

Doha: Switzerland and France led the charge into the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 on Friday.

Mexico, Republic of Ireland, Morocco, Brazil, Mali and Portugal also advanced.

UAE's Olaroiu, Iraq's Arnold braced for tough return leg

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

UAE's Olaroiu, Iraq's Arnold braced for tough return leg

Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates head coach Cosmin Olaroiu has called on his players to show courage as they prepare for the second leg of their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Knockout Stage tie against Iraq, following a 1-1 draw in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Olaroiu admitted his side had a difficult start in the first leg, conceding to Ali Al Hamadi in the 10th minute at a packed Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium.

However, the Emiratis quickly responded through Luanzinho, whose header eight minutes later kept the tie evenly poised.

#ACLTwo - Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 4 presented by VISA

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

#ACLTwo - Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 4 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 4 of the AFC Champions League Two ™ 2025/26 brought thunderbolts, training-ground patterns finished to perfection and nerveless touches in crowded boxes.

We’ve shortlisted eight that changed games and mood across West and East - back your favourite and vote now. 

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.

Japan, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan victorious

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Japan, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan victorious

Kuala Lumpur:  Takumi Minamono was joined by Ritsu Doan on the scoresheet as Japan eased 2-0 past Ghana in an international friendly on Friday.

Korea Republic and Uzbekistan defeated Bolivia and Egypt 2-0 respectively, Saudi Arabia edged Ivory Coast 1-0, Jordan suffered a 3-2 defeat while Australia were edged 1-0 by Venezuela as Asia’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers continued their buildup to the global showpiece.