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Div 2: Cambodia, Hong Kong, China advance to final

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Div 2: Cambodia, Hong Kong, China advance to final

Hong Kong: Hong Kong, China will take on Cambodia in the FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup final on Saturday following the completion of the group stage on Wednesday.

Hong Kong, China defeated Brunei Darussalam 2-0 to top Group A on maximum points while Cambodia shared a 2-2 draw with Timor-Leste which enabled them to win Group B with four points.

Div 2: Hong Kong, China, Cambodia impress

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Div 2: Hong Kong, China, Cambodia impress

Hong Kong: Hong Kong, China got their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 2 Group A campaign off to an emphatic start with a 4-0 win over Laos on Sunday.

A late Sin Kakada stunner ensured Cambodia also began their campaign on a winning note, edging Myanmar 1-0 in Group B.

AG (M): China PR, DPR Korea seal knockout stage spots

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

AG (M): China PR, DPR Korea seal knockout stage spots

Kuala Lumpur: China PR and DPR Korea became the final two teams to book their berths in the Asian Games 2026 men’s football quarter-finals after the completion of the group stage on Wednesday.

The last eight showdowns will see defending champions Korea Republic facing Vietnam, China PR taking on Thailand, Uzbekistan playing Saudi Arabia while Japan will meet DPR Korea with the matches to take place on Friday and Saturday.

Preview - FIFA Asean Cup

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Preview - FIFA Asean Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Intriguing battles and rivalries renewed are set to take centrestage when the inaugural FIFA Asean Cup 2026 kicks off on Thursday.

Divided into two divisions, 11 Southeast Asian nations will compete alongside three guest teams in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Hong Kong, China and the-AFC.com takes a look at what’s in store.

AG (W): Q-final cast finalised

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

AG (W): Q-final cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The concluding day of the Asian Games 2026 Group Stage for women’s football on Monday saw eight sides book their berths in the quarter-finals.

Japan, Chinese Taipei, DPR Korea, Korea Republic, China PR, Uzbekistan, Philippines and Vietnam all advanced to the last eight stage.

DPR Korea will face Chinese Taipei in the quarter-finals, Japan play the Philippines, China PR take on Vietnam while Korea Republic will battle it out with Uzbekistan with the matches to be played on Friday and Saturday.

East Asia Wrap: Vissel move top; Zhejiang hit four

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Vissel move top; Zhejiang hit four

Hong Kong: Vissel Kobe moved to the top of the J1 League after edging Gamba Osaka, while Kashiwa Reysol climbed to second with victory over Machida Zelvia.

In Korea Republic, leaders FC Seoul and second-placed Ulsan HD FC both suffered defeats, while Zhejiang FC secured a 4-1 win in China PR and HK Rangers collected their first points in Hong Kong.

AG(M): Japan, Thailand seal q-final berths in style

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

AG(M): Japan, Thailand seal q-final berths in style

Kuala Lumpur: Japan and Thailand continued to impress at the Asian Games 2026, registering emphatic wins in Group A of the men’s football tournament on Sunday to confirm their places in the quarter-finals.

Thailand powered to a 5-1 win over Hong Kong, China, while Japan were equally dominant, cruising 7-0 past Kyrgyz Republic.

In Group B, Islamic Republic of Iran and China PR played to a goalless draw to move onto four points each.

Adelaide’s impressive start pleases Andrioli

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Adelaide’s impressive start pleases Andrioli

Adelaide: Airton Andrioli could not have asked for more after witnessing his Adelaide United side make a winning start to their campaign in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday.

The 3-0 win against Tai Po FC of Hong Kong, China was made even more remarkable by the fact that the domestic league has yet to start as goals from Ethan Alagich, Juan Muniz and Craig Goodwin put the Australian side top of Group F, two points ahead of Lion City Sailors FC and BG Pathum United.

AG (W): Giants march on

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

AG (W): Giants march on

Kuala Lumpur: Japan, Korea Republic, DPR Korea and Chinese Taipei maintained their perfect starts in the Asian Games 2026 women’s football on Thursday.

The Philippines, meanwhile, picked up their first win with a 2-0 victory over Hong Kong, China, while China PR and Uzbekistan shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

Group H: Kitchee SC (HKG) 0-0 Gangwon FC (KOR)

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Group H: Kitchee SC (HKG) 0-0 Gangwon FC (KOR)

Hong Kong: Ten-man Kitchee SC produced a resilient defensive display to hold Gangwon FC to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group H tie on Thursday.

Kitchee played the final 20 minutes with 10 men after captain Ruslan Mingazow was shown a second yellow card for handling the ball inside the box. 

Group F: Adelaide United FC (AUS) 3-0 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Group F: Adelaide United FC (AUS) 3-0 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Adelaide: Adelaide United made a winning start to Group F of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday as Airton Andrioli’s side handed Hong Kong Premier League outfit Tai Po a 3-0 defeat at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Ethan Alagich gave Adelaide Untied a 19th minute lead before goals from Juan Muniz and Craig Goodwin in the 48th and 75th minutes respectively confirmed the win for the A-League outfit.

AG (M): Japan, China PR make winning starts

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

AG (M): Japan, China PR make winning starts

Kuala Lumpur: The second day of men’s football action at the Asian Games 2026 saw hosts Japan secure a 2-0 win against Hong Kong, China on Wednesday.

China PR, Thailand and Islamic Republic of Iran also picked up wins as competition to the knockout stage intensified.