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.

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DPR Korea determined to retain title, says Choe

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

DPR Korea determined to retain title, says Choe

Lodz: DPR Korea will not be satisfied until they lift the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 title, says midfielder Choe Rim Jong.

The defending champions cruised into the final with a 3-0 win against Colombia on Wednesday, with Choe among the three scorers.

DPR Korea cruise past Colombia to reach final

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

DPR Korea cruise past Colombia to reach final

Lodz: Defending champions DPR Korea powered into the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 final after defeating Colombia 3-0 in their semi-final tie on Wednesday.

Pak Ok I, Choe Rim Jong and So Ryu Gyong were all on target as the three-time champions produced another masterful display to move within one victory of retaining their title. 

DPR Korea are now just one match away from becoming the first team to retain the U-20 showpiece. Few would bet against them although Spain, who dispatched Italy 2-0 in their semi-final, will provide the sternest of tests.

Group A: Saudi Arabia snatch win; Iraq, Oman share points

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Group A: Saudi Arabia snatch win; Iraq, Oman share points

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia needed an own goal to open their Gulf Cup 2026 campaign with a win against Kuwait on Wednesday. 

Iraq and Oman, meanwhile, settled for a 1-1 draw in the other Group A tie at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium.

AG (M): China PR, DPR Korea seal knockout stage spots

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

AG (M): China PR, DPR Korea seal knockout stage spots

Kuala Lumpur: China PR and DPR Korea became the final two teams to book their berths in the Asian Games 2026 men’s football quarter-finals after the completion of the group stage on Wednesday.

The last eight showdowns will see defending champions Korea Republic facing Vietnam, China PR taking on Thailand, Uzbekistan playing Saudi Arabia while Japan will meet DPR Korea with the matches to take place on Friday and Saturday.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 1 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 1 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2026/27 League Stage got off to a thrilling start, with Matchday 1 delivering goals, comebacks and standout individual performances from East to West. 

Below is a shortlist drawn from the Player of the Match winners - now it’s over to you to pick your favourite from the best of the best.