Group E: DPR Korea 2-0 Portugal

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Group E: DPR Korea 2-0 Portugal

Lodz: Reigning champions DPR Korea opened their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group E campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Portugal on Monday.

A brace from Kang Ryu Mi ensured Han Chol Hak’s side made the perfect start to their title defence in Lodz.

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Group D: Japan 2-1 New Zealand

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Group D: Japan 2-1 New Zealand

Lodz: Japan left it late to secure a 2-1 win against New Zealand in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026 Group D opener on Sunday.

Miyu Matsunaga stepped off the bench to score twice for Japan as the 2024 finalists opened their 2026 campaign with a narrow victory against a resolute New Zealand side.

Group C: France 1-1 Korea Republic

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Group C: France 1-1 Korea Republic

Sosnowiec: Korea Republic played for a hard-fought 1-1 draw with France in their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group C tie at the Arena Sosnowiec on Sunday.

Korea Republic face Ghana next  on Wednesday while France take on Ecuador.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr stumble; Al Sadd cruise

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr stumble; Al Sadd cruise

Doha: Al Nassr Club lost top spot in the Saudi Pro League to Al Hilal SFC following a 2-1 defeat to Al Ittihad Club on Saturday.

Al Sadd SC's winning start continued in Qatar while Al Jazira and Al Ain stayed perfect in the United Arab Emirates.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor in fine form; Nasaf stun Fergana

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor in fine form; Nasaf stun Fergana

Tehran: Tractor FC’s quest for a second Iran Pro League title gained traction as the defending champions stretched their unbeaten start to six matches. 

PFC Nasaf, the 2024 Uzbekistan Super League champions defeated titleholders Neftchi Fergana, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: JDT stay perfect as leagues kick off

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: JDT stay perfect as leagues kick off

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim maintained their perfect start to the Malaysia Super League season with a 3-0 victory over DPMM, while Vietnam’s Nam Dinh opened their V.League 1 campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win over Gia Lai. 

Thailand’s Uthai Thani also impressed with a 4-1 victory over Lamphun Warrior, while Indonesia’s Arema began their Super League campaign with a 4-0 triumph over Isenmulang Kalteng.

Cambodia’s Visakha recorded a 6-1 victory over Tiffy Army, while Myanmar leaders Dagon strengthened their position at the top with a 5-0 win against Ayeyawady. The-AFC.com takes a look at the latest domestic action across ASEAN.