ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Vissel Kobe claim title; Vietnam season ends

Tokyo: Vissel Kobe were crowned champions of the J1 100 Year Vision League on Saturday despite a 2-0 defeat to Kashima Antlers in the return leg of the final on Saturday.

Focus: Group I

Paris: Winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, France arrive at this FIFA World Cup as one of the leading contenders, but the planet's top-ranked team face stiff tests against Senegal and Norway in Group I, which also features outsiders Iraq.

Focus: Group J

Paris: Holders Argentina arrive at the FIFA World Cup aiming to become the first team in more than half a century to successfully defend their title.

Qatar held by El Salvador

Los Angeles: Qatar were held to a goalless draw by El Salvador in an international friendly ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday.

Popovic says Australia can 'punch above weight' after Swiss draw

San Diego: Australia head coach Tony Popovic said he was confident his side could "punch above our weight" at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a battling 1-1 draw with Switzerland in an international friendly on Saturday.

India see off Bangladesh to lift sixth title

Mergoa: India turned on the power to defeat defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 final on Saturday.