Preview - Q-final: Austria v Japan

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Preview - Q-final: Austria v Japan

Doha: Japan will be on a mission to create history when they face Austria in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 on Friday.

This is only the second time the East Asian side have advanced to the quarter-final stage in 11 appearances, with their first coming in their tournament debut in 1993 but ending in defeat.

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Japan remain top; Playoff boost for Iraq

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Japan remain top; Playoff boost for Iraq

Kuala Lumpur: Japan maintained their status as Asia's top-ranked side in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Wednesday.

Islamic Republic of Iran are the second-highest ranked Asian side with Korea Republic just behind.

Know your team: Thailand

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Know your team: Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand have no intention of just making up the numbers when they compete at the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup Philippines 2025.

If reaching the final of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 came as a surprise to some, the Southeast Asian side are motivated to turn more heads on the world stage.

Arnold: Iraq must continue working hard

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Arnold: Iraq must continue working hard

Basra: Graham Arnold urged his players to remain focused after Iraq secured a dramatic 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday to seal place in the FIFA Playoff Tournament for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Amir Al Ammari struck a stoppage-time penalty to seal the win, following Mohanad Ali’s equaliser after Caio Lucas had opened the scoring for UAE with Iraq winning 3-2 on aggregate. 

History-makers Singapore make Lee proud

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

History-makers Singapore make Lee proud

Hong Kong: Gavin Lee was proud with his players ability to respond after Singapore secured a return to the AFC Asian Cup™ by defeating Hong Kong, China 2-1 in their Qualifiers Final Round Group C tie on Tuesday.

The victory meant the Southeast Asian side booked their spot in the Finals on merit for the first time, with their only previous appearance as hosts of the 1984 edition, and Lee said it was achieved as his players continued to believe despite going a goal down.

Soonsup-Bell delighted to have delivered for Thailand

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Soonsup-Bell delighted to have delivered for Thailand

Colombo: Jude Soonsup-Bell had a debut to remember after helping Thailand defeat Sri Lanka 4-0 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group D tie on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old - making his competitive debut for Thailand - scored twice after coming on in the 66th minute to replace Teerasak Poeiphimai with the Grimsby Town forward pleased with how the match turned out.