West Asia Wrap: Al Wehdat lift 11th Jordan Cup

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Wehdat lift 11th Jordan Cup

Amman: Al Wehdat edged Shabab Al Aqaba to lift the Jordan Cup on Sunday.

In the UAE, Sharjah were held by Al Ain as they dropped to fourth in the standings, having started the week's action top on goal difference.

There were also matches in Kuwait, Oman and Palestine so join the-AFC.com as review the past week's domestic action in West Asia. 

Team Profile: Australia

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

Team Profile: Australia

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be the fifth straight edition in which Australia have participated, and the Socceroos, under Graham Arnold, will aim for the knockout rounds for only the second time fuelled by a talented crop of players who ply their trade across the globe.

With the clock ticking towards the showpiece kicking off in Al Khor on Qatar's eastern coast on November 20, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at the teams representing Asia in the tournament – ​​kicking off with Australia in focus.

Qatar 2022 - Know Your Group F Teams

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Qatar 2022 - Know Your Group F Teams

Doha: Belgium's 'golden generation' have one last chance to lift the FIFA World Cup when they take to the pitch in Qatar 2022. 

Awaiting them in Group F will be Canada, Morocco and Croatia but - at the very least - progress to the Round of 16 should be a mere formality for 2018 semi-finalists. 

Injured Ebrahimi left out of Team Melli squad

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

Injured Ebrahimi left out of Team Melli squad

Tehran: Omid Ebrahimi was left out of the Islamic Republic of Iran squad named by head coach Carlos Queiroz for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday.

The Al Wakrah midfielder, a member of the Russia 2018 squad, suffered a groin injury while playing in a friendly against Nicaragua last week.

Saudi Arabia's Renard confident despite tough draw

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

Saudi Arabia's Renard confident despite tough draw

Riyadh: Herve Renard has brought a rare sense of stability to the Saudi Arabia national team since taking over in 2019, and the Green Falcons have benefitted from the sense of calm brought by the well-travelled Frenchman as they head into another FIFA World Cup tournament.

While in the past the entrance to the coach’s dugout for the Saudi national team could have resembled a revolving door, Renard has provided a sense of continuity over the last three years that has often been lacking for one of the continent’s most successful nations.

Son included for Korea Republic's challenge

Sat, 12 Nov, 2022

Son included for Korea Republic's challenge

Seoul: Son Heung-min has been included in Kore Republic’s 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as head coach Paulo Bento also selected Mallorca playmaker Lee Kang-in for the tournament later this month.

Son sustained a fractured eye socket playing for Tottenham Hotspur against Marseille in the UEFA Champions League last month but declared on social media last week that he would be available for selection for the Finals.

Al Faraj boost for Saudi Arabia as Renard names squad

Sat, 12 Nov, 2022

Al Faraj boost for Saudi Arabia as Renard names squad

Abu Dhabi: Midfielder Salman Al Faraj will lead Saudi Arabia's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign after shaking off a shoulder injury. 

The Al Hilal SFC star, who captains Saudi Arabia, suffered the injury in a friendly against Iceland last week. 

Attacking trio to lead Qatar's charge

Sat, 12 Nov, 2022

Attacking trio to lead Qatar's charge

Doha: Qatar head coach Felix Sanchez selected a 26-man FIFA World Cup squad on Friday led by attacking trio Akram Afif, Almoez Ali and Hassan Al-Haydos.

The tournament hosts are playing at the FIFA World Cup for the first time and face Ecuador in the opening match on November 20. Qatar will also meet Senegal and the Netherlands in Group A.