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Final draw: All you need to know

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Final draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be held on Friday and it promises to be a spectacular affair.

The expanded 48-team tournament - up from the 32-nation field that competed at the FIFA World Cup 2022 - will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year.

With Asia set to be well represented, the-AFC.com brings you all the details of the Final Draw.

Wins for Japan, Australia

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Wins for Japan, Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Japan earned their second win over Canada in four days, with Mina Tanaka’s first half strike giving them a 1-0 win at Nagasaki Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia, meanwhile, also defeated New Zealand for a second time, winning 2-0.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best continue to shine

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best continue to shine

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s top players continued to showcase their goalscoring prowess in key European leagues, with internationals Daezen Maeda, Reo Hatate and Ayase Ueda of Japan as well as Yang Hyun-jun and Oh Hyeon-gy of Korea Republic also leaving their mark on the UEFA Europa League.

Follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

ASEAN Wrap: Wanderers derail Sydney; Buriram unshaken

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Wanderers derail Sydney; Buriram unshaken

Kuala Lumpur: It was a compelling week across ASEAN as Western Sydney Wanderers halted Sydney FC’s early-season charge in Australia, while Buriram United reinforced their dominance in Thailand with another assured display at the top of the table.

In the Philippines, One Taguig continued to operate at a different level, cruising to another emphatic victory to remain firmly in control of the title race.

Borneo FC finally saw their perfect run come to an end in Indonesia, KL City strengthened their credentials as Malaysia’s closest challengers and Shan United maintained their pursuit of Yangon with another convincing win in Myanmar.

So join the-AFC.com as we take a look back at the domestic action across ASEAN.

Qualifiers - Group E: Jordan 6-1 Philippines; Australia 3-3 Iraq

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Jordan 6-1 Philippines; Australia 3-3 Iraq

Aqaba: Australia survived a fightback from Iraq to advance to the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™, with their thrilling Qualifiers Group E tie ending 3-3 on Sunday.

Australia finished on 10 points, with Iraq two behind. Jordan defeated Philippines 6-1 in the earlier match to end their campaign in third. 

Australia, Japan impress; Korea Republic held; defeat for Bangladesh

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Australia, Japan impress; Korea Republic held; defeat for Bangladesh

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Japan produced impressive performances in victories against New Zealand and Canada as they continued their preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Australia defeated New Zealand 5-0 on Friday while Japan cruised 3-0 past Canada on Saturday.

Korea Republic were held by Wales while Bangladesh, who will be making their AFC Women’s Asian Cup debut, suffered defeat against Malaysia.

Qualifiers - Group E: Philippines 0-6 Australia; Iraq 1-0 Bhutan

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Philippines 0-6 Australia; Iraq 1-0 Bhutan

Aqaba: Australia and Iraq will battle it out for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers Group E top spot after registering contrasting wins on Friday.

Australia sauntered 6-0 past the Philippines while Iraq left it late to beat Bhutan 1-0.

Vickery revels in Macarthur win; Polking’s tinkering does the trick for Cong An Ha Noi

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Vickery revels in Macarthur win; Polking’s tinkering does the trick for Cong An Ha Noi

Sydney: Luke Vickery was thrilled to have stolen the spotlight at Campbelltown Stadium, scoring a brace to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over Tai Po FC to ensure Macarthur FC’s progression to the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Knockout Stages on Thursday.

The 20-year-old came off the bench, levelled the score in the 50th minute and netted again 20 minutes later from inside the box to seal Macarthur’s come-from-behind-win.

Group E: Macarthur FC (AUS) 2-1 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group E: Macarthur FC (AUS) 2-1 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Sydney: Australia’s Macarthur FC booked a place in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 on Thursday with a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Hong Kong Premier League champions Tai Po FC in Group E at Campbelltown Stadium.

Substitute Luke Vickery scored in the 50th and 70th minutes to seal the victory for Mile Sterjovski’s side after Igor Sartori had given the visitors a 24th minute lead with a deflected strike.
 
The result moves Macarthur onto 10 points from five matches and ensures they will finish in the top two positions in the standings while Tai Po remain bottom of the table on four points with one game left.

Qualifiers - Group E: Iraq 2-2 Jordan; Australia 3-0 Bhutan

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Iraq 2-2 Jordan; Australia 3-0 Bhutan

Aqaba: Australia opened a two-point lead at the top of Group E of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers after a 3-0 win against Bhutan on Wednesday.

Jordan and Iraq, meanwhile, battled to a 2-2 draw.

Melbourne impress Vidmar; misses haunt JDT’s Munoz

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Melbourne impress Vidmar; misses haunt JDT’s Munoz

Melbourne:  Aurelio Vidmar couldn’t have been prouder of his Melbourne City FC side after they secured a third straight win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 with a 2-0 success against Johor Darul Ta’zim on Tuesday.

Scoring at the start and end of the game through Max Caputo and Medin Memeti, Vidmar admitted what came in between required a show of strength and fortitude as the Australian side went a step closer to a spot in the Round of 16.

MD5: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 2-0 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

MD5: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 2-0 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Melbourne: Max Caputo’s third minute header led Melbourne City FC to a third consecutive win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday as the A-League outfit secured a 2-0 victory over Johor Darul Ta’zim at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

Caputo’s goal and a strong showing between the posts by goalkeeper Patrick Beach earned Aurelio Vidmar’s side a win that was sealed in stoppage time by Medin Memeti’s strike as the Australians climb the East Zone standings.

Victory moves City onto nine points from five matches, with the win taking the A-League champions two points clear of Malaysia Super League winners JDT.