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Preview: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Preview: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Ulsan: Ulsan HD FC and Melbourne City FC are set for a blockbuster clash when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Wednesday.

Victory for Korea Republic's Ulsan will mean staying well on track for Round of 16 qualification while three points for Australia's Melbourne City will confirm their ticket.

Montemurro relishing home challenge as Matildas chase Asian crown

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Montemurro relishing home challenge as Matildas chase Asian crown

Kuala Lumpur: Much like the rest of Australia, Joe Montemurro, head coach of the Australia women’s national team, can’t wait to welcome the challenge of chasing the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ title on home soil.

The return of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Down Under comes at a pivotal moment for the women’s game, building on the momentum generated by the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, which Australia co-hosted with New Zealand.

It is therefore fitting that the Matildas’ long search to replace interim coach Tom Sermanni concluded at Joe Montemurro’s doorstep. With silverware won across some of the world’s top leagues, the former midfielder is not one to shy away from a demanding task and is ready to embrace the task at hand without hesitation.

ASEAN Wrap: Big wins, late goals and leaders holding their nerve

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Big wins, late goals and leaders holding their nerve

Kuala Lumpur: Another full round across ASEAN brought goals, momentum swings and pressure at both ends of the table, with several front runners finding ways to extend or protect their advantage.

Australia saw the leaders push clear while Vietnam and Singapore continued to balance tight margins with control at the summit.

Elsewhere, Indonesia’s top two stayed locked, Cambodia delivered late drama at the top, Laos produced a scoreline that turned heads and Myanmar’s leaders made another emphatic statement.

Yallop: Time for Australia to win AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ again

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Yallop: Time for Australia to win AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ again

Sydney: Sixteen years after helping Australia to Continental glory, Tameka Yallop believes the moment has come for the Matildas to reign supreme again.

The 2010 triumph remains the only time that Australia have lifted the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ trophy and a career highlight for Yallop, who made her international debut in 2007 as the 148th Matilda and has since amassed 134 caps and 14 goals.

A wide smile spreads across Yallop’s face as she recalls a recent gathering between some members from that winning side, who recounted their experiences for a documentary that was released by Football Australia last May.

ASEAN Wrap: Goals, statements and leaders keeping control across the region

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Goals, statements and leaders keeping control across the region

Kuala Lumpur: It was another lively week across ASEAN football with big scorelines, shifting positions and title contenders refusing to blink under pressure.

Australia saw the summit change hands after a dominant display, Thailand delivered a surprise at the top without altering the wider picture and Vietnam’s frontrunners stayed unbeaten in a tense clash that had everything.
 
There were also matches in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia and Laos so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

Group C: Stalemate dashes Tajikistan’s hopes

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Group C: Stalemate dashes Tajikistan’s hopes

Jakarta: Tajikistan’s dreams of reaching the knockout stage were shattered after they were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Australia in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group C match on Sunday.

The draw meant that Tajikistan finished on two points, two adrift of Central Asian rivals Uzbekistan, who were beaten 2-1 by Japan in the other tie.

Japan’s Takahashi, Uzbekistan’s Elibaev primed for showdown

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Japan’s Takahashi, Uzbekistan’s Elibaev primed for showdown

Jakarta: Uzbekistan will need to go full throttle against Japan in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group C clash if they are to confirm their place in the knockout stage.

While Japan qualified with a match to spare after beating Tajikistan 3-0, Nodir Elibaev’s men - who are on four points after defeating Australia 4-2, cannot afford to lose on Sunday.

Waiting in the wings are their Central Asian neighbours Tajikistan, who have a chance of taking the remaining spot if they beat Australia and Uzbekistan fall to the four-time champions.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-group-c-australia-2-4-uzbekistan

Group C: Australia 2-4 Uzbekistan

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Group C: Australia 2-4 Uzbekistan

Jakarta: Uzbekistan roared their way back from two goals down to defeat Australia 4-2 in Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Friday.

The victory moved the four-time runners-up to four points and within touching distance of the knockout stage, with Japan their opponents in Sunday’s group finale. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/group-c-australia-v-uzbekistan

Takahashi wants Japan to stay in control; Uzbekistan, Tajikistan optimistic

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Takahashi wants Japan to stay in control; Uzbekistan, Tajikistan optimistic

Jakarta: Japan are in the driver’s seat as they head into Matchday Two of their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group C campaign on Friday.

The four-time champions were the only team to take three points following an emphatic 6-2 win over Australia, with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan playing out a goalless result in the later match. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-group-c-japan-6-2-australia