Australia cruise past Sweden; Korea Republic edge New Zealand; Philippines held by Chile

Sun, 13 Nov, 2022

Australia cruise past Sweden; Korea Republic edge New Zealand; Philippines held by Chile

Melbourne: Australia were at their best with Caitlin Foord scoring a brace in their 4-0 win over Sweden in an international friendly on Saturday.

The victory over the World No 2 side was a boost for Australia as they continue their preparations for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 they will co-host with New Zealand. 

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Son included for Korea Republic's challenge

Sat, 12 Nov, 2022

Son included for Korea Republic's challenge

Seoul: Son Heung-min has been included in Kore Republic’s 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as head coach Paulo Bento also selected Mallorca playmaker Lee Kang-in for the tournament later this month.

Son sustained a fractured eye socket playing for Tottenham Hotspur against Marseille in the UEFA Champions League last month but declared on social media last week that he would be available for selection for the Finals.

Al Faraj boost for Saudi Arabia as Renard names squad

Sat, 12 Nov, 2022

Al Faraj boost for Saudi Arabia as Renard names squad

Abu Dhabi: Midfielder Salman Al Faraj will lead Saudi Arabia's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign after shaking off a shoulder injury. 

The Al Hilal SFC star, who captains Saudi Arabia, suffered the injury in a friendly against Iceland last week. 

Attacking trio to lead Qatar's charge

Sat, 12 Nov, 2022

Attacking trio to lead Qatar's charge

Doha: Qatar head coach Felix Sanchez selected a 26-man FIFA World Cup squad on Friday led by attacking trio Akram Afif, Almoez Ali and Hassan Al-Haydos.

The tournament hosts are playing at the FIFA World Cup for the first time and face Ecuador in the opening match on November 20. Qatar will also meet Senegal and the Netherlands in Group A.

Sanchez determined to take Asian champions to next level

Sat, 12 Nov, 2022

Sanchez determined to take Asian champions to next level

Kuala Lumpur: Felix Sanchez, the man who will lead FIFA World Cup hosts Qatar in their debut appearance at the tournament, is as much a father figure as he is a coach to a squad the Spaniard has shaped for well over a decade.

Appointed as national team coach in 2017 to replace Uruguayan Jorge Fossati, Sanchez’s association with football in the Gulf state stretches back to his arrival at the Aspire Academy in 2006 from Barcelona.

Cao Yi and Shi Xiang eager to leave their mark on world stage

Sat, 12 Nov, 2022

Cao Yi and Shi Xiang eager to leave their mark on world stage

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s match officials will be well represented at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with a record 19 Referees, Assistant Referees and Video Match Officials (VMOs) appointed.

As they represent the Continent at the highest level, the-AFC.com profiles the Assistant Referees who will be on duty in Qatar 2022.