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Heo joins Bayern academy; Sailors add Mance

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026

Heo joins Bayern academy; Sailors add Mance

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic goalkeeper Heo Jae-won has secured a move to Bayern Munich’s academy, while Singapore champions Lion City Sailors have strengthened their attacking ranks with the signing of Antonio Mance.

Clubs in Japan, Vietnam, Qatar and Korea Republic were also active with Taito Kanda, Iuri Castillo, Kalvin Luong, Abdullah Al Sulaiti, Ruben Macedo and Kim Min-ho completing moves.

Asian Review: Qatar

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Asian Review: Qatar

Kuala Lumpur: It was a FIFA World Cup 2026 of mixed emotions for Qatar as their campaign ended in the group stage.

Having qualified for the global showpiece on merit for the first time, the two-time AFC Asian Cup champions created history as well as heartbreak.

Mahzari joins Al Hilal; Jude seals Port switch

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Mahzari joins Al Hilal; Jude seals Port switch

Kuala Lumpur: Al Hilal SFC have further strengthened their squad with the signing of Saudi Arabia’s Mohamed Mahzari, while Thailand international Jude Soonsup-Bell has completed a move to Port FC.

Abha Club, AlUla and Qatar SC were also active in West Asia, with K League sides Hwaseong FC and Gimhae FC 2008 also bolstering their ranks for the second half of the season.

AFC Grassroots Day 2026 unites Asia’s football communities – Part 2

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

AFC Grassroots Day 2026 unites Asia’s football communities – Part 2

Kuala Lumpur: The 13th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Day brought communities together across the Continent as 45 Member Associations (MAs) celebrated the beautiful game and engaged thousands of participants in a showcase of football's power to inspire, connect and include.

Held annually on May 23, this year's events once again coincided with FIFA's World Football Week, reinforcing the AFC's support for the United Nations' Football for the Goals initiative and its shared commitment to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through football.

Join us at the-AFC.com for the second part of a series (Part 1 can be found here) that highlights how MAs embraced the AFC Grassroots Day 2026 with creativity and enthusiasm.

AFC President extends deepest condolences on passing of former Qatar Emir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

AFC President extends deepest condolences on passing of former Qatar Emir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his profound sorrow and deepest condolences to the Qatar royal family, the Qatar Football Association, and the people of Qatar following the demise of the former Emir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away at the age of 74.

The AFC President paid rich tribute to the monumental legacy of Sheikh Hamad, hailing him as a visionary leader and the true architect of modern Qatar, whose immense love for football and sport transformed the sporting landscape of Qatar and Asia.

Lopetegui looks at positives as Qatar bid farewell

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

Lopetegui looks at positives as Qatar bid farewell

Seattle: Qatar's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey may have ended on Wednesday but head coach Julen Lopetegui said it was a campaign that the West Asian side can learn and build on.

A 3-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina meant Qatar fell short of staying in contention for a place in the Round of 32 but will depart having earned their first ever point on the global stage.

Group B: Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 Qatar

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Group B: Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 Qatar

Seattle: Qatar's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to an end following a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their concluding Group B tie on Wednesday.

The defeat at the Seattle Stadium meant Qatar ended their journey on the global stage with a single point while victory took Bosnia-Herzegovina into the knockout stage for the first time.

Preview - Group B: Bosnia-Herzegovina v Qatar

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group B: Bosnia-Herzegovina v Qatar

Seattle: Qatar will have to produce their strongest performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they face Bosnia-Herzegovina in their final Group B tie at the Seattle Stadium on Wednesday.

Julen Lopetegui’s side go into the match with one point from two games, level with Bosnia-Herzegovina and knowing that only victory will realistically keep alive their hopes of reaching the Round of 32.

Canada and Switzerland have taken command of the group with four points each, leaving Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina in a direct battle to stay in contention as third place could still offer a route into the knockout stage.

Lopetegui focused on getting Qatar ready for Bosnia

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Lopetegui focused on getting Qatar ready for Bosnia

Vancouver: Head coach Julen Lopetegui said his focus is on the recovery of his Qatar players following their 6-0 defeat to Canada in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B tie on Thursday.

Having seen his side create history by claiming their first ever FIFA World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Switzerland just days earlier, it all unravelled in Vancouver.

Not only were Qatar reduced to nine men, Canada's Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg following a tackle from Assim Madibo, which led to the latter being sent off.

Group B: Canada 6-0 Qatar

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Group B: Canada 6-0 Qatar

Vancouver: Canada defeated nine-man Qatar 6-0 to clinch their first ever FIFA World Cup victory on Thursday in a Group B match marred by a serious injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.

A Jonathan David hat-trick, one apiece form Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba as well as a Qatar own goal sealed a momentous victory for the Canadians, who now need only a draw against Switzerland in their final match to finish top of the group.

Preview - Group B: Canada v Qatar

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group B: Canada v Qatar

Vancouver: Qatar will look to build on their opening day resilience when they face Canada in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B tie at BC Place on Thursday.

Julen Lopetegui’s side showed character in their 1-1 draw with Switzerland, staying in the contest under pressure before forcing a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser through Miro Muheim’s own goal.

That result not only secured Qatar their first-ever FIFA World Cup point but kept them firmly in the race in a group where all four teams are locked on one point, with Canada also having drawn 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opener.

Lopetegui: Qatar have earned the right to dream

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Lopetegui: Qatar have earned the right to dream

Santa Clara: Julen Lopetegui has urged his players to keep believing after Qatar secured a last-gasp 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B opener on Saturday.

Boualem Khoukhi's late equaliser sealed Qatar their first ever FIFA World Cup point, with their debut as hosts four years ago ending in three defeats.