Japan surge past Chinese Taipei in opener

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Japan surge past Chinese Taipei in opener

Suwon: Japan opened their 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Women’s Championship campaign with a 4-0 win over Chinese Taipei on Wednesday.

The defending champions will next face Korea Republic on Sunday, while Chinese Taipei will be looking to rebound when they take on China PR. 

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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.

Preview - Qualifiers - Group A: MD2

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Preview - Qualifiers - Group A: MD2

Amman: Islamic Republic of Iran will be seeking a winning start when they take on Singapore in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A tie on Thursday.

Aiming to reach a second successive Finals, Iran will aim to hit the ground running against a Singapore side who are under pressure following their 3-2 defeat to Bhutan on Monday.

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into final

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into final

East Rutherford: New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

The Brazilian striker opened the scoring in lethal fashion in the 18th minute of the last-four clash at the MetLife Stadium and struck again shortly before the hour mark as Chelsea set up a showdown with either Spain's Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain of France in Sunday's final.

#AsianQualifiers - Vote for your best NEOM Future Star

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

#AsianQualifiers - Vote for your best NEOM Future Star

Kuala Lumpur: A number of youngsters from across the continent dazzled at the recently concluded third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26. 

Asian football continues to produce talent with huge potential to reach the highest level, with the likes of Lee Kang-in and Takefusa Kubo among those who have earned global recognition in recent years. 
 
After the completion of the third round of AFC Asian Qualifiers, the-AFC.com picks 11 players who impressed for their respective nations and asks you to vote for your favourite rising star.