Group B: UAE top group; Yemen sign off in style

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Group B: UAE top group; Yemen sign off in style

Jeddah: United Arab Emirates secured top spot in Group B of the Gulf Cup 2026 after playing to a 1-1 draw with Qatar on Wednesday.

Both sides finished on seven points, with UAE taking first place on goal difference to set up a semi-final against Oman, while Qatar will face Group A winners Saudi Arabia. 

Yemen, meanwhile, ended their campaign on a high with an emphatic 5-2 victory over defending champions Bahrain.

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Div 2: Cambodia, Hong Kong, China advance to final

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Div 2: Cambodia, Hong Kong, China advance to final

Hong Kong: Hong Kong, China will take on Cambodia in the FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup final on Saturday following the completion of the group stage on Wednesday.

Hong Kong, China defeated Brunei Darussalam 2-0 to top Group A on maximum points while Cambodia shared a 2-2 draw with Timor-Leste which enabled them to win Group B with four points.

AG (M): Korea Republic, Japan to battle for gold

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

AG (M): Korea Republic, Japan to battle for gold

Kuala Lumpur: For the third Asian Games running, Korea Republic and Japan will contest for the men’s football gold medal after overcoming their semi-final opponents on Wednesday.

Korea Republic came from behind to edge China PR 2-1 while Japan were taken to the distance by Uzbekistan, emerging 9-8 winners in a marathon penalty shoot-out after the score was tied 1-1 after extra-time.

Player to watch: Salem Al Dawsari (KSA)

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Player to watch: Salem Al Dawsari (KSA)

Kuala Lumpur: Salem Al Dawsari will be aiming to drive Saudi Arabia to glory when they host the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ in January.

A possible swansong for the attacker in the continental showpiece, the 19th edition of the competition will be Al Dawsari’s fourth tournament with his motivation to deliver the savoured silverware remaining as high as ever.

Group A: Perfect Saudi Arabia; Oman pip Iraq

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Group A: Perfect Saudi Arabia; Oman pip Iraq

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia maintained their perfect run at the Gulf Cup 2026 by beating Iraq 2-0 to advance to the semi-finals as Group A winners on Tuesday.

Oman secured the other berth from the group after they defeated Kuwait 3-1, pipping Iraq to second spot by the luck of the draw after both teams finished on equal points, goal difference and goals scored.

Australia, Iran stumble

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Australia, Iran stumble

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Islamic Republic of Iran suffered defeats in international friendly matches played on Tuesday.

Australia gave Brazil a good fight before losing 4-2 while Iran were second best in a 2-0 loss to Russia.