Australia edge Canada, Japan fight back for share of spoils

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Australia edge Canada, Japan fight back for share of spoils

Kuala Lumpur: Australia defeated Canada 1-0 in an international friendly in Montreal on Friday while Japan came from behind twice to hold Paraguay to a 2-2 draw.

Islamic Republic of Iran, Jordan and Korea Republic, meanwhile, suffered defeats as their preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 continued.

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Playoffs - Preview: Group B: Iraq v Indonesia

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Playoffs - Preview: Group B: Iraq v Indonesia

Jeddah: Iraq and Indonesia will lock horns in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Playoffs on Saturday with both sides needing victory to keep their FIFA World Cup dreams alive.

Iraq are aiming for a long-awaited return to the global stage, while Indonesia know that anything other than a win will end their hopes.

Playoffs - Preview: Group A: UAE v Oman

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Playoffs - Preview: Group A: UAE v Oman

Doha: Oman’s only option will be victory when they face the United Arab Emirates in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Group A tie on Saturday.

Carlos Queiroz’s side battled to a goalless draw with Qatar on Wednesday, giving them hope of a first qualification to the FIFA World Cup Finals should they defeat UAE at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

#ACLTwo – Vote for your Visa Top Goals of MD2

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

#ACLTwo – Vote for your Visa Top Goals of MD2

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 2 in the AFC Champions League Two™ brought the full spectrum: slick team moves, solo surges from deep, and ice-cold finishes that shifted momentum in an instant.

We've shortlisted eight strikes from West to East—now it's your call. Relive the moments below, feel the swing of each goal, and back your favourite. 

Cuadrat applauds Philippines’ winning mentality

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Cuadrat applauds Philippines’ winning mentality

Darwin: Head coach Carles Cuadrat praised his players’ winning mentality after the Philippines powered to a 4-1 win against Timor-Leste in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on Thursday.

Bjorn Kristensen scored all four goals as Philippines moved to seven points, with the sides to face off again on Tuesday.

Singapore’s Lee frustrated by India stalemate; Jamil draws confidence

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Singapore’s Lee frustrated by India stalemate; Jamil draws confidence

Singapore: Head coach Gavin Lee cut a frustrated figure after 10-man India held his Singapore side to a last gasp 1-1 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C tie on Thursday. 

The inability to take advantage of Sandesh Jhingan’s sending off two minutes into the second half saw Singapore drop two precious points as Rahim Ali equalised in the 90th minute to cancel out Ikhsan Fandi’s first half opener.