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FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Abdulrahman Al-Jassim – AFC Referee

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Abdulrahman Al-Jassim – AFC Referee

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.

#AWCL: Vote for Best Goal Of The Season 2025/26, Presented by VISA

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

#AWCL: Vote for Best Goal Of The Season 2025/26, Presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ delivered a season filled with stunning strikes, dramatic finishes and moments of brilliance that showcased the rising quality of women’s football across Asia.

From long-range screamers and instinctive volleys to title-winning finishes under pressure, the campaign produced goals worthy of the biggest stage.

We’ve selected the most spectacular goals from throughout the season. Your vote will now decide which one stands above the rest as the ultimate goal of the season.

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Focus: Group K

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Focus: Group K

London: Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth FIFA World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of teammates as Portugal target glory for the first time on the global stage.

Roberto Martinez's side are strong favourites to progress from Group K where they face DR Congo and tournament debutants Uzbekistan before the tricky test of Colombia.

Focus: Group L

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Focus: Group L

London: Thomas Tuchel is not shy about stating England's ambition to win the FIFA World Cup, with his team strongly fancied to progress from Group L, which includes old foes Croatia.

The 1966 winners, among the favourites to go all the way at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, will also face Panama and Ghana in the first round.

Former Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea boss Tuchel was appointed in October 2024 to get England over the line after a string of near misses at major tournaments under Gareth Southgate.

Jordan fall to Colombia

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Jordan fall to Colombia

San Diego: Jordan concluded their FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations with a 2-0 defeat against Colombia at the Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday.

Jhon Arias starred with a brace to leave Jamal Sellami’s side with back-to-back defeats following their 4-1 loss to Switzerland last week.

Central & West Asia Wrap: Air Force sign off in style; Arkadag power on

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Central & West Asia Wrap: Air Force sign off in style; Arkadag power on

Doha: Air Force SC concluded their title-winning season with a 3-2 win against Zakho.

In Turkmenistan, FK Arkadag keep their sights firmly on the championship with another emphatic win.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Vissel Kobe claim title; Vietnam season ends

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Vissel Kobe claim title; Vietnam season ends

Tokyo: Vissel Kobe were crowned champions of the J1 100 Year Vision League on Saturday despite a 2-0 defeat to Kashima Antlers in the return leg of the final on Saturday.

Champions Cong An Ha Noi FC lost 1-0 to The Cong as the Vietnamese season concluded on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Adham Makhadmeh – AFC Referee

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Adham Makhadmeh – AFC Referee

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.

Focus: Group J

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Focus: Group J

Paris: Holders Argentina arrive at the FIFA World Cup aiming to become the first team in more than half a century to successfully defend their title.

Only two teams – Italy in 1934 and 1938, and Brazil in 1958 and 1962 – have won back-to-back FIFA World Cup crowns, underscoring the difficulty of the task facing Lionel Messi and his teammates.

Yet while history suggests the odds are stacked against the 2022 champions, there are grounds for believing that Argentina are more than capable of completing a rare double.

Focus: Group I

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Focus: Group I

Paris: Winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, France arrive at this FIFA World Cup as one of the leading contenders, but the planet's top-ranked team face stiff tests against Senegal and Norway in Group I, which also features outsiders Iraq.

Les Bleus have won the FIFA World Cup twice and lost two further finals on penalties in the last seven editions, including last time in Qatar when they were beaten by Argentina in a shoot-out after Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick in an epic contest.

Popovic says Australia can 'punch above weight' after Swiss draw

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Popovic says Australia can 'punch above weight' after Swiss draw

San Diego: Australia head coach Tony Popovic said he was confident his side could "punch above our weight" at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a battling 1-1 draw with Switzerland in an international friendly on Saturday.

Dan Ndoye opened the scoring for the Swiss in the 14th minute before Australia debutant Tete Yengi levelled in the second half. It was the final warm-up for both sides for the FIFA World Cup, which begins on Thursday.