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AG (M): Uzbekistan, Korea Republic one step closer

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

AG (M): Uzbekistan, Korea Republic one step closer

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan and Korea Republic checked into the Asian Games 2026 men’s football semi-finals after picking up victories in their respective quarter-final clashes on Friday.

Uzbekistan were 3-0 winners against Saudi Arabia while Korea Republic produced a dominant 4-0 win against Vietnam.

AG (W): Four remain in the hunt

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

AG (W): Four remain in the hunt

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea, China PR, Japan and Korea Republic advanced to the Asian Games 2026 women’s football semi-finals in contrasting fashions after the completion of the quarter-finals on Friday.

Tuesday’s semi-final ties will see DPR Korea take on China PR while Japan face off against Korea Republic.

Preview - FIFA Asean Cup

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Preview - FIFA Asean Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Intriguing battles and rivalries renewed are set to take centrestage when the inaugural FIFA Asean Cup 2026 kicks off on Thursday.

Divided into two divisions, 11 Southeast Asian nations will compete alongside three guest teams in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Hong Kong, China and the-AFC.com takes a look at what’s in store.

ASEAN Wrap: Champions set the early pace across region

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Champions set the early pace across region

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their perfect start to the Malaysia Super League season with a 3-0 victory over Negeri Sembilan, while defending champions Cong An Ha Noi FC maintained their perfect record with a 3-0 win over Truong Tuoi Dong Nai in Vietnam. 

In Indonesia, defending champions Persib Bandung came from behind to defeat Persijap Jepara 2-1, while Buriram United opened their Thai League 1 title defence with a 1-0 victory over Chonburi.

There was also action in Singapore, Cambodia and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the latest domestic action across ASEAN.

AG (M): Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia through

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

AG (M): Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia through

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Asian Games 2026 after picking up their second win on Friday.

Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, also advanced after securing an impressive victory against Qatar in Group D.

AG (W): Giants march on

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

AG (W): Giants march on

Kuala Lumpur: Japan, Korea Republic, DPR Korea and Chinese Taipei maintained their perfect starts in the Asian Games 2026 women’s football on Thursday.

The Philippines, meanwhile, picked up their first win with a 2-0 victory over Hong Kong, China, while China PR and Uzbekistan shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

Group E: The Cong - Viettel FC (VIE) 1-1 Melbourne Victory (AUS)

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Group E: The Cong - Viettel FC (VIE) 1-1 Melbourne Victory (AUS)

Hanoi: Vietnam’s The Cong - Viettel FC came from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group E encounter on Wednesday.

The match, which picked up in intensity in the second half, saw Melbourne’s Clarismario Santos strike in the 58th minute cancelled out by Lucas Ribamar four minutes later.

Usami hopes Gamba can build on winning start

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Usami hopes Gamba can build on winning start

Suita: Takashi Usami believes Gamba Osaka’s 4-1 victory over Cong An Ha Noi FC can spark the Japanese side after leading them to a winning start in the  AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

Usami struck twice as Gamba overcame a difficult opening period to mark their return to continental competition for the first time since 2021 with three points.

AG(M): Uzbekistan, Korea Republic make flying starts

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

AG(M): Uzbekistan, Korea Republic make flying starts

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan and defending champions Korea Republic opened their Asian Games 2026 men’s campaigns in emphatic fashion on Tuesday.

Uzbekistan defeated the Philippines 5-1 in Group C, while Vietnam and Kuwait shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Korea Republic, meanwhile, powered 4-1 past Qatar in Group D.

MD1: Gamba Osaka (JPN) 4-1 Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

MD1: Gamba Osaka (JPN) 4-1 Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)

Suita: Takashi Usami led a slow-starting Gamba Osaka to a 4-1 win over Cong An Ha Noi FC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ opening tie at the Suita City Football Stadium on Tuesday.

Gamba, last season's AFC Champions League Two™ winners and making their first appearance on this stage since 2021, took the lead in the 29th minute through Usami after the Vietnam side had controlled the first half hour.
 
The J1 League outfit pulled further ahead after the break through Yusei Toshida before Usami added a second in the 67th minute and Koshiro Sumi closed in stoppage time to deny Cong An Ha Noi a winning start to their maiden continental appearance.

AG (W): Heavyweights lead the way

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

AG (W): Heavyweights lead the way

Kuala Lumpur: Japan, Korea Republic, DPR Korea, China PR and Chinese Taipei secured winning starts to their Asian Games 2026 campaign on Monday.

Uzbekistan and Philippines, meanwhile, played to a 1-1 stalemate.

Preview: Gamba Osaka (JPN) v Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Preview: Gamba Osaka (JPN) v Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)

Suita: Gamba Osaka will be targeting even more glory as they kick off their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ campaign against Cong An Ha Noi FC on Tuesday.

Last season's AFC Champions League Two™ winners, Japan's Gamba are making a return to the top tier of Asian club football for the first time since 2021 while Cong An Ha Noi of Vietnam will be making their debut.