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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Premier League for Maeda, Lee returns to Spain

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Premier League for Maeda, Lee returns to Spain

Kuala Lumpur: Ipswich signed Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Scottish champions Celtic while Korea Republic international Kang-In Lee has joined Atletico Madrid from France’s Paris Saint-Germain.

Maeda agreed a three-year contract with the newly-promoted Premier League club after four and a half years with Celtic where he lifted five Scottish titles, three Scottish Cups and two Scottish League Cups.

The 28-year-old scored 79 goals in 212 appearances for Celtic and was a member of the Japan squad that reached the last 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 before losing to Brazil.

Group B: Malaysia roar; Thailand cruise

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Group B: Malaysia roar; Thailand cruise

Yangon: Two goals in five second-half minutes from captain Paulo Josue earned Malaysia a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Myanmar in Yangon on Saturday as Tan Cheng Hoe’s side made a winning start to Group B in the ASEAN Championship 2026.

Thailand, meanwhile, began their bid to reclaim the title with an impressive 5-0 defeat of Laos.

Asian Review: Japan

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Asian Review: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign may have ended at the first knockout stage but they exited the tournament with their heads held high after producing strong performances.

A late Gabriel Martinelli goal meant a 2-1 defeat to Brazil in their Round of 32 showdown but head coach Hajime Moriyasu remains firmly convinced that the trajectory that Japan are on will lead them to the world title in the near future.

That Japan can hold their own against the biggest teams in the world can no longer be disputed, with the Samurai Blue having defeated Brazil and England in friendly matches leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Inzaghi signs Summerville; Morita seals Hull City move

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Inzaghi signs Summerville; Morita seals Hull City move

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Simone Inzaghi has further strengthened Al Hilal SFC’s star-studded squad with the signing of Netherlands international Crysencio Summerville, while Japan midfielder Hidemasa Morita has completed a move to English side Hull City.

Summerville joined the four-time Asian champions from West Ham United on a four-year contract, with the signing completed at Al Hilal’s pre-season training camp in Austria.