Japan end US winning streak; Korea Republic fall to Canada

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Japan end US winning streak; Korea Republic fall to Canada

Seattle: Tottenham Hotspur forward Maika Hamano scored the only goal as Japan ended the United States' 10-game unbeaten streak with a 1-0 victory in an international women's friendly in Seattle on Tuesday.

Korea Republic, meanwhile, were overpowered 3-1 by Canada in their FIFA Series tie.

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Conceicao salutes Al Ittihad’s focus; Milanic proud of Al Wahda

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Conceicao salutes Al Ittihad’s focus; Milanic proud of Al Wahda

Jeddah: Sergio Conceicao attributed Al Ittihad Club’s progression to the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ to the incredible drive of his players to cast aside immense pressure.

Fabinho overcame nerves to convert from the penalty spot in the dying seconds of extra-time as Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad ousted UAE's Al Wahda FC 1-0 following an evenly-matched 120 minutes of a tense Round of 16 encounter at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Tuesday.

Sousa: Shabab Al Ahli's hard work, vision paying off

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Sousa: Shabab Al Ahli's hard work, vision paying off

Jeddah: Shabab Al Ahli head coach Paulo Sousa heralded the work done by the club’s hierarchy as the Emirati outfit returned to the upper reaches of the continental championship on Tuesday as a 3-0 win over Tractor FC booked a spot in the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™.

Second half goals from Yuri Cesar, Saeid Ezatolahi and Mateusao following a 52nd minute red card for Tractor goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand saw the Dubai-based outfit progress to the quarter-finals, where they will meet Thailand's Buriram United on Friday.

The club previously reached the last eight of the continental championship in 2015, two years prior to Al Ahli’s merger with Al Shabab and Dubai to form Shabab Al Ahli, and Sousa said qualification had been a long-held goal.

Jeddah 2026 cast decided

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Jeddah 2026 cast decided

Jeddah: The AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ is set for takeoff following the conclusion of the West Zone's Round of 16 matches on Tuesday.

The quarter-final ties will be played between Thursday and Saturday, with matches to be contested at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium.

Mancini hails resilient Al Sadd; Al Hilal's Inzaghi rues elimination

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Mancini hails resilient Al Sadd; Al Hilal's Inzaghi rues elimination

Jeddah: Roberto Mancini was effusive in his praise after Al Sadd SC produced a remarkable performance to advance to the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ on Monday.

The Qatari side came from behind thrice to force extra-time following a 3-3 draw and then saw off the challenge of favourites Al Hilal SFC with a 4-2 win in the penalty shootout.

Mahrez urges Al Ahli to stand and deliver

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Mahrez urges Al Ahli to stand and deliver

Jeddah: Riyad Mahrez has challenged his Al Ahli Saudi FC teammates to continue raising their performance after the defending champions booked their ticket to the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ on Monday.

Mahrez's sublime free-kick in extra-time settled the nervy tie against Qatar's Al Duhail SC with Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli to face Johor Darul Ta'zim of Malaysia in the quarter-finals on Friday.