Lee’s stunning free-kick lifts Korea Republic past El Salvador

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Lee’s stunning free-kick lifts Korea Republic past El Salvador

Provo: Korea Republic wrapped up their preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a narrow 1-0 victory over El Salvador in Provo, Utah on Thursday.

The victory follows last week's emphatic 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago, giving Hong Myung-bo's side a confidence booster ahead of their Group A opener against Czechia.

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The Squads: Facts & Stats

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

The Squads: Facts & Stats

Kuala Lumpur: From the best-represented clubs, to the oldest and youngest players, to the smallest and tallest players and FIFA World Cup returnees feature.

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 squads now finalised and revealed, we're taking a deeper look into what the numbers are saying.

Asian Moments: 2022

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Asian Moments: 2022

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was a celebration in more ways than one as the global showpiece returned to the continent after a gap of 20 years.

It proved to be a stunning affair as not only did Qatar excel as hosts, the six Asian sides - a record representation for the continent - all stamped their mark on the competition.

Focus: Group A

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Focus: Group A

Paris: If history is any guide, co-hosts Mexico will kick off the FIFA World Cup 2026 with every reason to be confident of comfortably advancing into the knockout rounds from Group A.

Mexico, the only country to host three World Cups, reached the quarter-finals on the two previous occasions the tournament was played on home soil, in 1970 and 1986.

The co-hosts get the tournament under way against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on June 11 before later group stage games against Korea Republic and Czechia.

Focus: Group B

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Focus: Group B

Paris: After a decade-long march up the FIFA World Rankings, co-hosts Canada are hoping to crown their rise by claiming a piece of FIFA World Cup history in Group B - a first ever win.

In two previous appearances at the FIFA World Cup - the 1986 edition in Mexico and the 2022 tournament in Qatar - Canada have a perfect record of six defeats from six matches.

The co-hosts are aiming to buck that trend in a first round group that includes Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland.

Bangladesh, India in title showdown

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Bangladesh, India in title showdown

Goa:  Bangladesh and India will square off for the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 title after edging their respective semi-final opponents on Wednesday.

Sanfida Nongrum’s second half strike steered five-time winners India to a 1-0 win over Bhutan while Mosammat Sagorika came off the bench to send defending champions Bangladesh through to their third consecutive final with a stoppage time strike.