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Jeddah 2026 cast decided

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Jeddah 2026 cast decided

Jeddah: The AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ is set for takeoff following the conclusion of the West Zone's Round of 16 matches on Tuesday.

The quarter-final ties will be played between Thursday and Saturday, with matches to be contested at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium.

Preview - SF: China PR v Japan

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Preview - SF: China PR v Japan

Thammasat: China PR have full confidence that they will get the better of Japan when the sides meet in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final on Wednesday.

The 2006 champions made the semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Uzbekistan in their last eight tie after a perfect group stage run, and head coach Colin Bell is optimistic they will continue their run by going past six-time winners Japan. 

Japan’s Iwasaki, China PR’s Yu ready to excel

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Japan’s Iwasaki, China PR’s Yu ready to excel

Thammasat: Japan’s Uruha Iwasaki and China PR’s Yue Xingyue are aiming to improve their individual performances when their sides meet in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

Both played pivotal roles as their teams breezed through the group stage with perfect records, and put in equally strong showings in the quarter-finals.

Iwasaki, Japan’s first choice goalkeeper, has been a safe pair of hands, conceding only twice in the group stage encounter against Australia but is not satisfied with her performance. 

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Bangkok United (THA) 1 v 0 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Bangkok United (THA) 1 v 0 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Bangkok: Bangkok United will be bidding to get the job done when they host Gamba Osaka in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ semi-final on Wednesday.

Muhsen Al Ghassani’s 15th minute penalty secured Thailand's Bangkok a 1-0 win in the first leg as Japan's Gamba suffered defeat for the first time on the continental stage this season.

Europe Wrap: Ueda closing in on history

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Europe Wrap: Ueda closing in on history

Kuala Lumpur: Japan and Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda netted his 23rd goal in 28 appearances, putting the 27-year-old on track to become the first Japanese player to finish as top scorer in the Eredivisie.

Other continental stars also filled the scoresheet, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Kashima, Vissel stay top; Seoul edge Jeonbuk

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Kashima, Vissel stay top; Seoul edge Jeonbuk

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng FC strengthened their position at the top of the Chinese Super League, while defending champions Shanghai Port FC continued to struggle.

In Japan, Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe maintained their leads in Group A and B respectively, while FC Seoul moved clear at the top in Korea Republic after edging Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Join the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.

Five-star Australia; defeats for India, Japan, Korea Republic

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Five-star Australia; defeats for India, Japan, Korea Republic

Nairobi: Sam Kerr netted her 74th international goal to help Australia begin their FIFA Series 2026 campaign with a 5-0 win over Malawi at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.

India suffered a 2-0 defeat to Kenya while Korea Republic lost 5-1 Brazil in their respective FIFA Series ties.

Japan, meanwhile, were edged 2-1 by the United States in an international friendly.

Bittersweet win for Japan’s Ijiri

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Bittersweet win for Japan’s Ijiri

Pathum Thani: Head coach Akira Ijiri was left with mixed feelings after Japan's dominant win over Vietnam in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Saturday. 

The six-time champions and 2024 finalists overpowered the Southeast Asian side 4-0 to charge into the last four, but Ijiri came away conflicted.

Masahiko optimistic despite Vietnam's exit

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Masahiko optimistic despite Vietnam's exit

Pathum Thani: Vietnam have much to look forward to despite making their exit from the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Saturday.

The Southeast Asian side lost 4-0 in the quarter-finals to six-time champions Japan after a valiant display, and head coach Okiyama Masahiko said his squad had achieved their objective.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-|-q-final-japan-4-0-vietnam

Q-final: Japan 4-0 Vietnam

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Japan 4-0 Vietnam

Pathum Thani: Japan cruised into the last four stage of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ by overpowering Vietnam 4-0 in their quarter-final tie at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Saturday.

The six-time champions, who also booked their place at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026, set up a semi-final meeting with either China PR or Uzbekistan.

Japan legend Honda to play again in Singapore

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Japan legend Honda to play again in Singapore

Tokyo: Former AC Milan and Japan star Keisuke Honda said he wanted to set a new record after signing for a Singapore club on Friday to resume his colourful playing career aged 39.

Singapore Premier League side FC Jurong announced that the attacking midfielder, who appeared and scored at three FIFA World Cups, would play for them next season.