Q-final: Jordan hold off Iraq to advance

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Q-final: Jordan hold off Iraq to advance

Al Rayyan: Jordan staved off a spirited fightback attempt from Iraq to secure a 1-0 win in their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 quarter-final at Education City Stadium on Friday.

The result meant that Jordan set up a tantalising semi-final meeting with Saudi Arabia - who defeated Palestine 2-1 - on Monday.

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Q-final: Almeqbali stars as UAE dethrone Algeria

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Q-final: Almeqbali stars as UAE dethrone Algeria

Al Khor: Goalkeeper Hamad Almeqbali was the hero as United Arab Emirates edged Algeria 7-6 on penalties after their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarter-final ended 1-1 at the Al Bayt Stadium on Friday.

Almeqbali saved Algeria’s second and eighth spot-kicks, with Richard Akonnor netting the winner as UAE dethroned the defending champions and set up a semi-final showdown with Morocco on Monday. 

IR Iran stay as Asia's best; Japan overtake Thailand

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

IR Iran stay as Asia's best; Japan overtake Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran remain as Asia's top side in the latest FIFA Futsal Men's World Ranking released on Thursday.

Japan, meanwhile, have overtaken Thailand as Asia's top-ranked women's since following their quarter-final run at the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025.

#AFCU23: 2022 revisited

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: 2022 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ is fast approaching with the 16 teams in the final phase of preparations for the continental showpiece.

As we edge closer to the tournament, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the 2022 edition.

#ACLElite - MD6 (East): In numbers

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite - MD6 (East): In numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six (East) of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 concluded this past week with the race for Round of 16 places remaining tight.

After an exciting matchday, the-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye from the East Zone.

Shah: Tampines have built on last season’s lessons

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Shah: Tampines have built on last season’s lessons

Pathum Thani: Shah Shahiran has urged Tampines Rovers FC to keep their eyes on the ball after the Singaporean side completed their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Group H campaign with a swagger on Thursday.

The 2-0 win against Thailand’s BG Pathum United meant Tampines topped the group with 16 points, meeting the target of remaining undefeated after having failed to progress last season.

Goals from Koya Kazama and Trent Buhagiar sealed Thursday’s win, with Shah saying Tampines’ resurgence was built on lessons learned from last season.