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Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Lodz: Korea Republic sealed their spot into the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after edging 10-man Ecuador in their Group C fixture on Saturday.

The win saw Korea Republic finish second on four points behind group winners France, with Ecuador third on three points and facing an anxious wait to see if they will progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Lodz: Japan came from behind to hold Italy to a 1-1 draw in their final FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group D tie on Saturday.

The result means Japan concluded their group stage campaign unbeaten on five points to finish second, two adrift of Italy and will take on the winners of Group E in the Round of 16 on Friday.

Own the Matchday: New AFC Club Competition Matchday Fantasy and Predictor Games Launched for 2026/27 Season

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Own the Matchday: New AFC Club Competition Matchday Fantasy and Predictor Games Launched for 2026/27 Season

Visit the AFC Game Hub to experience the games and put your football knowledge to the test

Kuala Lumpur: Fans will have more ways to test their football knowledge and compete for exclusive prizes throughout the 2026/27 season, with the AFC Champions League Elite™ and AFC Champions League Two™ introducing new Matchday Fantasy and Matchday Predictor games.

Quest for glory to ignite in #ACLTwo

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Quest for glory to ignite in #ACLTwo

Kuala Lumpur: The contenders in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ will have their sights set on the ultimate prize as they target a winning start on the opening matchday, which kicks off on September 15 (Tuesday).

Previously known as the AFC Cup™, Asia’s second-tier men’s competition was revamped to its current name from the 2024/25 season and is taking place for the 22nd occasion.

Group F: China PR 0-0 Nigeria

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Group F: China PR 0-0 Nigeria

Sosnowiec: China PR remained unbeaten in Group F of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 after playing to a 0-0 draw against Nigeria on Thursday.

Having opened their campaign with an emphatic 5-0 win over New Caledonia, China PR will feel they could have taken maximum points after twice being denied by the crossbar.

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.

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The pathway to AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ glory was revealed following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams, led by defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran, were divided into three groups.

Group D: Japan 2-2 USA

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Group D: Japan 2-2 USA

Lodz: Japan walked away with a share of the spoils after a thrilling 2-2 draw with the USA in their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 tie on Wednesday.

The result left the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ champions second in Group D after Italy beat New Zealand 3-0 in the other match, with a tie against the European side on Saturday.

Cirelli proud of Yangon’s display

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Cirelli proud of Yangon’s display

Yangon: Marcelo Cirelli was a delighted head coach after guiding Yangon United FC side to a 2-1 win against Ezra FC in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage on Tuesday.

The Argentine tactician believed the added motivation of playing in front of their own fans at Thuwunna Stadium helped the Myanmar side overcome their Laos counterparts.

#ACLElite contenders assemble for expanded League Stage kick-off

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

#ACLElite contenders assemble for expanded League Stage kick-off

Kuala Lumpur: All eyes in Asia will turn to the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ when the opening matchday begins on September 14 (Monday).

Taking place for the 24th occasion in the modern era under the AFC Champions League™ banner, the competition was revamped to its current name starting from the 2024/25 edition. More significantly, the upcoming campaign features an expanded League Stage cast of 32 clubs – eight more than the preceding two seasons.

PS: Yangon United FC (MYA) 2-1 Ezra FC (LAO)

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

PS: Yangon United FC (MYA) 2-1 Ezra FC (LAO)

Yangon: Myanmar’s Yangon United FC staved off a late Ezra FC fightback to pick up a 2-1 win in their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage match on Tuesday.

The win sees Yangon joining Indonesia’s Borneo FC Samarinda, One Taguig FC of the Philippines and Chinese Taipei’s Tainan City FC in Group C.

#AFCU20 - China 2027 cast complete

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

#AFCU20 - China 2027 cast complete

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ was finalised following the completion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The eight group winners and seven best second-placed teams join China PR for the 43rd edition of the tournament next year.