Japan, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan victorious

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Japan, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan victorious

Kuala Lumpur: Takumi Minamono was joined by Ritsu Doan on the scoresheet as Japan eased 2-0 past Ghana in an international friendly on Friday.

Korea Republic and Uzbekistan defeated Bolivia and Egypt 2-0 respectively, Saudi Arabia edged Ivory Coast 1-0, Jordan suffered a 3-2 defeat while Australia were edged 1-0 by Venezuela as Asia’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers continued their buildup to the global showpiece.

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UAE's Olaroiu, Iraq's Arnold braced for tough return leg

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

UAE's Olaroiu, Iraq's Arnold braced for tough return leg

Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates head coach Cosmin Olaroiu has called on his players to show courage as they prepare for the second leg of their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Knockout Stage tie against Iraq, following a 1-1 draw in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Olaroiu admitted his side had a difficult start in the first leg, conceding to Ali Al Hamadi in the 10th minute at a packed Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium.

However, the Emiratis quickly responded through Luanzinho, whose header eight minutes later kept the tie evenly poised.

IR Iran held; Thailand triumphant

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

IR Iran held; Thailand triumphant

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran and Cape Verde played to a goalless stalemate in an international friendly played on Thursday as both teams started preparations towards the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Iran are one of eight Asian teams who have already secured their spot in the global showpiece that will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States while Cape Verde who are first-time qualifiers.

With neither side able to find the breakthrough in regulation time, the match went to penalties with Mehdi Taremi’s strike ensuring Iran won 5-4.

Switzerland, France shine in Round of 32

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Switzerland, France shine in Round of 32

Doha: Switzerland and France led the charge into the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 on Friday.

Mexico, Republic of Ireland, Morocco, Brazil, Mali and Portugal also advanced.

#ACLTwo - Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 4 presented by VISA

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

#ACLTwo - Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 4 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 4 of the AFC Champions League Two ™ 2025/26 brought thunderbolts, training-ground patterns finished to perfection and nerveless touches in crowded boxes.

We’ve shortlisted eight that changed games and mood across West and East - back your favourite and vote now.

Preview - Group C: Matchday 3

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Preview - Group C: Matchday 3

Yangon: It’s crunch time in Group C of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 with the final fixtures to be played on Saturday to decide the two automatic qualifiers to the knockout stage.

Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza hold a three-point advantage over Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea and Korea Republic’s Suwon FC Women while ISPE WFC are bottom of the standings after two defeats.