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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.

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.

QF: Late show sees DPR Korea keep title defence on track

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

QF: Late show sees DPR Korea keep title defence on track

Lodz: DPR Korea struck twice in stoppage time to defeat Canada 2-0 and advance to the semi-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 on Sunday. 

The defending champions were made to work hard by a resilient Canadian side before Choe Rim Jong finally broke the deadlock in the second minute of added time with Ho Kyong sealing the win two minutes later.

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.

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.

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.

AG (W): Heavyweights lead the way

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

AG (W): Heavyweights lead the way

Kuala Lumpur: Japan, Korea Republic, DPR Korea, China PR and Chinese Taipei secured winning starts to their Asian Games 2026 campaign on Monday.

Uzbekistan and Philippines, meanwhile, played to a 1-1 stalemate.

Group E: Colombia 0-3 DPR Korea

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Group E: Colombia 0-3 DPR Korea

Lodz: DPR Korea cruised to a 3-0 win over Colombia to seal top spot in Group E of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 on Sunday.

Choe Rim Jong gave the three-time champions the lead in the 11th minute before Choe Yon A converted two late penalties to seal a convincing victory.

Preview: The 2026 Challenge

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: The 2026 Challenge

Kuala Lumpur: The next generation of talent will converge in Japan for the Asian Games 2026 as Korea Republic and Japan look to defend their gold medal in the men’s and women’s categories respectively.

With the Women’s competition to kick-off the action on Monday, the-AFC.com previews the upcoming football festival.

Group E: DPR Korea 4-0 Costa Rica

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Group E: DPR Korea 4-0 Costa Rica

Lodz: DPR Korea booked their place in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 knockout stage after defeating Costa Rica 4-0 on Thursday.

The reigning champions produced a dominant victory over ten-player Costa Rica to earn their second win in Group E which confirmed their spot in the Round of 16.

Group E: DPR Korea 2-0 Portugal

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Group E: DPR Korea 2-0 Portugal

Lodz: Reigning champions DPR Korea opened their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group E campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Portugal on Monday.

A brace from Kang Ryu Mi ensured Han Chol Hak’s side made the perfect start to their title defence in Lodz.

Qualifiers - Group C: DPR Korea 4-0 Palestine; IR Iran 3-1 Vietnam

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group C: DPR Korea 4-0 Palestine; IR Iran 3-1 Vietnam

Viet Tri: Three goals in six second half minutes ensured DPR Korea sealed a 4-0 win over Palestine on Sunday as O Thae Song’s side finished top of Group C of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers with a perfect record while the Islamic Republic of Iran took second after handing Vietnam a 3-1 defeat.

Goals from Kim Yu Jin, An Jin Sok and Pak Kwang Song in the 50th, 54th and 56th minutes put their team in control with Ko Myong Ryong completing the scoring in the final minute as DPR Korea secured their third win in a row.

DPR Korea finished with a maximum nine points while the Iranians slotted into second three points behind. Palestine took third with Vietnam rooted to the bottom without a point.