Preview - Group B: Matchday 2

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Preview - Group B: Matchday 2

Wuhan: East Bengal FC have the opportunity to book an early ticket to the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 quarter-final if results go their way on Thursday

Leading Group B with three points, a win for the Indian club will mean progression sealed with a match to spare but Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC, PFC Nasaf and Bam Khatoon FC will also be seeking victories. 

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Preview - Group A: Matchday 3

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Preview - Group A: Matchday 3

Ho Chi Minh City: Both may have confirmed their quarter-final spots but don’t expect Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC and Melbourne City FC to hold back when they face off in Group A of the  AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 on Wednesday. 

At stake is the top spot, which would mean a better seeding for the quarter-final draw, and this ensures a blockbuster affair at the Thong Nhat Stadium. 

The earlier match will see Philippines’ Stallion Laguna FC playing Lion CIty Sailors FC in a battle for third place, which could potentially earn a spot in the next round. 

Cuadrat urges Philippines to finish the job

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Cuadrat urges Philippines to finish the job

Male: Head coach Carles Cuadrat expressed mixed feelings after the Philippines defeated Maldives 2-0 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group A tie on Tuesday.

While the victory kept the Southeast Asian side very much in the race for a ticket to the Finals, Tajikistan lead the standings on goal difference after their 7-1 victory against Timor-Leste, with the sides tied on 13 points and to meet on March 31 in Dushanbe.

Wins for Japan, Korea Republic

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Wins for Japan, Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Japan defeated Bolivia, Korea Republic beat Ghana while Uzbekistan and Islamic Republic of Iran drew 0-0 in international friendlies played on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia, also preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026, suffered a 2-0 defeat against Algeria, Jordan drew with Mali, while Australia went down 3-0 against Colombia.

Know your team: Philippines

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Know your team: Philippines

Kuala Lumpur: The Philippines will look to impress when they kick-start their FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup Philippines 2025 campaign. 

Head coach Rafa Merino has introduced fresh faces to the squad which exited the group stage on their debut at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ Hohhott 2025, with the team coming off a two-week training camp in Spain as part of their final build-up.

Iraq beat UAE to keep qualification hopes alive

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Iraq beat UAE to keep qualification hopes alive

Basra: Amir Al Ammari’s penalty 17 minutes into stoppage time secured a dramatic 2-1 win for Iraq over the United Arab Emirates in Basra on Tuesday to seal a 3-2 aggregate victory that takes Graham Arnold’s side into the Intercontinental Playoffs for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Al Ammari hit the winner after teammate Mohanad Ali had struck in the 65th minute to cancel out Caio Lucas’ 52nd minute opener for the visitors in the return leg of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 Playoffs Knockout Stage second leg in front of a packed Basra International Stadium.

The win keeps Iraq’s FIFA World Cup dream alive as the country attempts to qualify for the Finals for the first time since 1986 by booking a place in the Playoffs, which will be held in March.