Kuala Lumpur: Asia will be represented by four teams at the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with all the sides relishing the opportunity of challenging for the title.
Kuala Lumpur: Just one automatic spot and one playoff berth remain at stake on the final matchday of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.
Abu Dhabi: Timur Kapadze dedicated Uzbekistan’s inaugural FIFA World Cup qualification to his nation, with the head coach lauding the collective efforts that helped propel his squad across the finish line.
Lopetegui expects more from Qatar after win against IR Iran
Doha: Julen Lopetegui kicked off his tenure as Qatar head coach with victory, with the Spaniard describing the 1-0 win against Islamic Republic of Iran as a morale booster for the back-to-back AFC Asian Cup™ champions.
Sin, Lisitsyn rue missed chances as DPR Korea, Kyrgyz Republic bow out
Riyadh: DPR Korea and Kyrgyz Republic were left to rue missed chances after settling for a 2-2 stalemate in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A tie on Thursday.
Korea Republic delight Hong; Arnold vows Iraq will qualify
Basra: Korea Republic head coach Hong Myung-bo expressed delight after his side booked their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 win over Iraq in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 on Thursday.
Riffa: Herve Renard wants Saudi Arabia to keep believing that they can qualify directly for the FIFA World Cup 2026 despite the odds being stacked against them.
Jakarta: Patrick Kluivert praised his players’ discipline and belief after Indonesia booked their place in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Playoffs with a 1-0 victory over China PR on Thursday.
Perth: Aziz Behich refused to accept the plaudits, saying Australia’s 1-0 win against Japan in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C tie on Thursday was the result of teamwork.