Wins for Japan, Korea Republic

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Wins for Japan, Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Japan defeated Bolivia, Korea Republic beat Ghana while Uzbekistan and Islamic Republic of Iran drew 0-0 in international friendlies played on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia, also preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026, suffered a 2-0 defeat against Algeria, Jordan drew with Mali, while Australia went down 3-0 against Colombia.

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Know your team: Philippines

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Know your team: Philippines

Kuala Lumpur: The Philippines will look to impress when they kick-start their FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup Philippines 2025 campaign. 

Head coach Rafa Merino has introduced fresh faces to the squad which exited the group stage on their debut at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ Hohhott 2025, with the team coming off a two-week training camp in Spain as part of their final build-up.

Iraq beat UAE to keep qualification hopes alive

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Iraq beat UAE to keep qualification hopes alive

Basra: Amir Al Ammari’s penalty 17 minutes into stoppage time secured a dramatic 2-1 win for Iraq over the United Arab Emirates in Basra on Tuesday to seal a 3-2 aggregate victory that takes Graham Arnold’s side into the Intercontinental Playoffs for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Al Ammari hit the winner after teammate Mohanad Ali had struck in the 65th minute to cancel out Caio Lucas’ 52nd minute opener for the visitors in the return leg of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 Playoffs Knockout Stage second leg in front of a packed Basra International Stadium.

The win keeps Iraq’s FIFA World Cup dream alive as the country attempts to qualify for the Finals for the first time since 1986 by booking a place in the Playoffs, which will be held in March.

Japan edge DPR Korea on penalties to advance

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Japan edge DPR Korea on penalties to advance

Doha: Japan advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with a 5-4 penalty shootout win against DPR Korea after their Round of 16 tie ended 1-1 on Tuesday.

Han Il Bok missed the second of DPR Korea's spot-kicks in the shootout as Japan set up a quarter-final with Austria, with the East Asian side aiming to advance past the quarter-final stage for the first time in 11 participations.

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD5 Results & Reports

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD5 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Only four spots remain up for grabs as Matchday Five of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round came to a close on Tuesday.

Singapore edged Hong Kong, China 2-1 to confirm the Group C qualification ticket, joining Syria - who booked the Group E top spot on Matchday Four. The two join the 18 teams who advanced to the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 at Saudi Arabia 2027.

Stay updated on the Saudi Arabia 2027 action with the-AFC.com.

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 7-1 Bhutan

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 7-1 Bhutan

Ardhiyah: Yemen kept alive their hopes of reaching the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a 7-1 win against Bhutan in their Qualifiers Final Round Group B tie on Tuesday.

With Lebanon 3-0 winners over Brunei Darussalam in the other game, Yemen went into the match knowing they couldn’t afford to slip up with the victory setting up a winners-take-all showdown with their fellow West Asian side on March 31.