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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.

QF: Japan fall to Brazil

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

QF: Japan fall to Brazil

Pasig: Japan found Brazil too hot to handle as they fell to a 6-1 defeat at the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025 on Tuesday.

Takehiro Suga’s side was outmatched by the South Americans as they exited the inaugural tournament at the quarter-final stage.

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.

East Asia Wrap: Kashima edge closer to title

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Kashima edge closer to title

Hong Kong: Kashima Antlers held their lead in the penultimate week of league action in Japan while Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors concluded their title-winning campaign in Korea Republic.

Meanwhile, Hang Yuen produced a statement win in Chinese Taipei and Kitchee SC also rose to the top in Hong Kong after a high-scoring encounter.
 
Join the the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ was decided following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The seven group winners join Asia's representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 - DPR Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan - at the Finals.

The Finals will be contested on May 7-24, 2026. 

Preview - QF: Brazil v Japan

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Preview - QF: Brazil v Japan

Pasig: Japan will have to be at their best if they are to see off the challenge of Brazil in their FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025 quarter-final on Tuesday.

Japan advanced to the knockout stage as the Group C runners-up while Brazil were peerless in Group D.

Group C: Tanzania 0-9 Japan

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Group C: Tanzania 0-9 Japan

Pasig: Japan booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025 after defeating Tanzania 9-0 on Saturday.

The victory confirmed Japan a top two finish in Group C and their reward is a last eight showdown with Brazil on Monday.

Worrawoot proud of Ratchaburi’s spirit; Gamba’s focus delights Poyatos

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Worrawoot proud of Ratchaburi’s spirit; Gamba’s focus delights Poyatos

Ratchaburi: Worrawoot Srimaka was pleased to see Ratchaburi FC produce a performance that underlined their indomitable spirit after late goals secured the Thai side a 2-0 win against Nam Dinh FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group F tie on Thursday.

Sidcley and Ikhsan Fandi nabbed stoppage time goals to put Ratchaburi three points ahead of their Vietnamese rivals with Worrawoot’s side only needing to avoid defeat in their final fixture against Japan’s Gamba Osaka to go through to the Round of 16.

Group F: Eastern FC (HKG) 0-5 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group F: Eastern FC (HKG) 0-5 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Hong Kong: Japan’s Gamba Osaka continued their perfect run in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26, outclassing Eastern FC 5-0 in an action-packed Group F encounter at the Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.

The Japanese side, who had already booked their Round of 16 spot, took a three-goal lead in the first half and completely dominated their opponents to top the group with maximum points. It was the fifth consecutive defeat for the team from Hong Kong, China. 

Vissel’s Ideguchi attributes win to focus

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Vissel’s Ideguchi attributes win to focus

Shanghai: Yosuke Ideguchi was ecstatic after playing a starring role in Vissel Kobe’s 2-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday.

Midfielder Ideguchi opened Vissel’s account just after the half-hour mark before orchestrating the second with Tetsushi Yamakawa converting with a header.

MD5: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) 0-2 Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

MD5: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) 0-2 Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Shanghai: Vissel Kobe opened up a three-point gap at the top of the East Zone standings in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Wednesday as Takayuki Yoshida’s side secured a 2-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua at Shanghai Stadium.

Yosuke Ideguchi’s 31st minute opener was followed by Tetsushi Yamakawa’s header eight minutes later as the J1 League side notched their fourth win in five matches to pull clear of Melbourne City at the top of the standings.

Shenhua, who saw Andre Luis’ late penalty saved by Shuichi Gonda, remain on four points and in 11th place, three points outside the qualifying spots for March’s Round of 16.