Group A: Singapore stay perfect; roaring start for Indonesia

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Group A: Singapore stay perfect; roaring start for Indonesia

Singapore: Ilhan Fandi and Song Ui-young were on target as Singapore continued their perfect start to the ASEAN Championship 2026 on Monday with a 2-0 win over Timor-Leste in Group A as Indonesia kicked off their campaign with a 5-1 win over Cambodia in Bogor.

Ilhan, who scored his side’s stoppage time winner against the Cambodians on Friday, put Singapore in front with a perfectly placed header four minutes before the interval at Jalan Besar Stadium.

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Asian Review: Korea Republic

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Asian Review: Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will be determined to respond emphatically after enduring a difficult FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.

There were high hopes that Korea Republic - who made the semi-finals of the 2002 edition which they co-hosted with Japan - would enjoy an extended run in North America but it was not to be.

Asian Review: Jordan

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Asian Review: Jordan

Kuala Lumpur: Jordan will look back on their FIFA World Cup debut with pride after producing respectable performances in all three of their group stage matches.

Drawn in a tough Group J with defending champions Argentina, Austria and Algeria their challengers, the West Asian side did not let the occasion overawe them and left North America with the respectable record of having scored in all their matches.

Syria lift second title

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Syria lift second title

Amman: Syria produced a stirring fightback before defeating Lebanon 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in Sunday’s final to clinch the WAFF U-17 Girls’ Championship title for the second time.

The triumph added to Syria’s maiden triumph secured in 2023.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Alga remain unbeaten; Durand Cup kicks off

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Alga remain unbeaten; Durand Cup kicks off

Bishkek: Five-time champions Alga Bishkek, who last won in 2002, continued their unbeaten run in the Kyrgyz Premier League while titleholders Neftchi Fergana held steady in the Uzbek Super League. 

Last season’s Indian Super League champions East Bengal SC lost in their opening Durand Cup 2026 clash while the Sri Lanka Super League kicked off, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu leave it late; Ulsan stun leaders Seoul

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu leave it late; Ulsan stun leaders Seoul

Seoul: Chengdu Rongcheng salvaged a dramatic point to remain top of the Chinese Super League while Ulsan HD handed FC Seoul a surprise defeat in Korea Republic.

In Macau, Shao Jiang tightened their grip on first place with a commanding seven-goal victory so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across East Asia.