Korea Republic impress against Hong Kong, China

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Korea Republic impress against Hong Kong, China

Yongin: Korea Republic made it two wins out of two after defeating Hong Kong, China 2-0 in their 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Championship tie on Friday.

The win sets up Hong Myung-bo’s side nicely heading into their final group game against Japan on Tuesday.

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3100282

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3100284

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3100286

Japan shine in opener

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Japan shine in opener

Yongin: Japan got their 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Championship campaign off to a perfect start after defeating Hong Kong, China 6-1 on Tuesday.

Ryo Germain starred with four goals in the first half as Hajime Moriyasu’s defending champions made a strong statement.

The two-time winners meet China PR on Saturday, while Hong Kong, China will face an acid test when they face Korea Republic on Friday.

Korea Republic off to great start

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Korea Republic off to great start

Yongin: Korea Republic kickstarted their 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Championship campaign with a 3-0 win against China PR on Monday.

Five-time winners of the competition, Hong Myung-bo’s side will next take on Hong Kong, China on Friday while China PR will look to bounce back against Japan on Saturday.

Hernandez signs for Al Hilal, Basaksehir land Shomurodov

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Hernandez signs for Al Hilal, Basaksehir land Shomurodov

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC have completed the signing of France international Theo Hernandez from AC Milan, the Saudi Pro League club announced on Thursday.

The 27-year-old, who is the younger brother of Paris Saint-Germain and France defender Lucas Hernandez, spent six seasons in Milan.

Road to 26 Playoffs draw to set stage for remaining contenders

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Road to 26 Playoffs draw to set stage for remaining contenders

Kuala Lumpur: The six teams still in the running for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification will discover their remaining battle paths at the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs draw at 3pm on July 17, 2025 (Thursday), at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Six of the eight direct berths on offer to Asia have already been claimed following the conclusion of the third qualifying round last month, which featured three groups of six teams. The third and fourth-placed sides from each of those groups — Indonesia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — will get another shot via the Playoffs, which is scheduled for October 8 to 14.

IR Iran make Jafari proud

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

IR Iran make Jafari proud

Amman: Islamic Republic of Iran started their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A campaign on the right note with a 4-0 win against Singapore, much to the delight of head coach Marziyeh Jafari.

Having had to cope with less than perfect preparations coming into the Qualifiers, Jafari was understandably pleased to have passed their first test with flying colours as the Central Asian side bid to reach the Finals for only the second time.