Div 1: Thailand, Vietnam shine in openers

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Div 1: Thailand, Vietnam shine in openers

Bandung: Thailand and Vietnam lived up to their top billing after both secured winning starts to their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 1 Group B campaigns on Saturday.

Thailand faced little trouble as they defeated Pakistan 4-0 while Vietnam’s tie was a more tense affair with the reigning ASEAN champions emerging 1-0 winners against the Philippines.

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Div 1: Malaysia, Indonesia off to winning starts

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Div 1: Malaysia, Indonesia off to winning starts

Jakarta: Malaysia and Indonesia notched comfortable wins in their respective FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 1 Group A matches on Thursday.

Malaysia cruised to a 3-0 victory over Bangladesh while Indonesia saw off Singapore 2-0.

Div 2: Laos, Myanmar enjoy flying starts

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Div 2: Laos, Myanmar enjoy flying starts

Hong Kong: Laos and Myanmar made winning starts to their respective FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 2 campaigns on Thursday.

Laos defeated 3-1 Brunei Darussalam in Group A in the opening game of the tournament while Myanmar were made to sweat before beating Timor-Leste 2-0 in Group B.

AG (M): China PR, Japan march into semis

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

AG (M): China PR, Japan march into semis

Nagoya: China PR and Japan stormed into the Asian Games 2026 men’s football semi-finals after securing wins in their respective quarter-final fixtures on Saturday.

China PR advanced into the last-four for the first time in 28 years after defeating Thailand 3-0, while Japan edged DPR Korea 1-0.

Final - Preview: Spain v DPR Korea

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Final - Preview: Spain v DPR Korea

Lodz: DPR Korea have history in sight as they look to overcome one final hurdle when they meet Spain in the decider of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 on Sunday.

Tied with Germany and the United States on three titles each, DPR Korea have the added motivation of becoming not only the tournament’s most successful side but also the first to win back-to-back crowns.

Rayan header denies Australia

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Rayan header denies Australia

Townsville: A last minute header from Brazilian substitute Rayan salvaged a 1-1 draw with Australia in a thrilling international friendly in Townsville on Friday.

Rayan headed the ball home in the 95th minute to deny the hosts what would have been only their second win over the South American giants.