Qualifiers - Final Round: MD5 Preview

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD5 Preview

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round is set to be a tense affair with several teams expected to confirm their tickets to the continental showpiece.

With only the six group winners to advance Saudi Arabia 2027, fans can expect those still in contention to produce their best.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the groups stand ahead of Tuesday’s action.

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3133378

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3133382

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3133386

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3133391

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3133395

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3133399

Preview: Round of 16

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Preview: Round of 16

Doha: DPR Korea, Japan and Uzbekistan will represent Asia in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with the ties to be played on Tuesday.

Uzbekistan will meet Italy while it will be an-Asian clash between DPR Korea and Japan.

The-AFC.com previews the matches, with the three teams hoping to emulate Saudi Arabia as champions.

#AFCU17 hopefuls primed for Saudi Arabia 2026 quest

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

#AFCU17 hopefuls primed for Saudi Arabia 2026 quest

Kuala Lumpur: The road to the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 begins on November 22 (Saturday) for 38 sides as they look to secure their place in the 21st edition of the Finals.

Only the seven group winners from the Qualifiers will progress and join the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 that have already qualified: Qatar, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, Korea Republic, DPR Korea, Japan, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia.

Nguyen pleased with Ho Chi Minh City’s tenacity, Melbourne’s Matricciani seeks perfect finish

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Nguyen pleased with Ho Chi Minh City’s tenacity, Melbourne’s Matricciani seeks perfect finish

Ho Chi Minh City: Head coach Nguyen Hong Pham was full of praise for his Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC side after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Lion City Sailors in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 Group A tie on Sunday.

Late goals from Tran Nguyen Bao Chau and Thua K’ confirmed Ho Chi Minh City’s place in the knockout stage, with their clash with Melbourne City FC on Wednesday to decide the winners.

Know your team: IR Iran

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Know your team: IR Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will want nothing more than to impress on the global stage when they compete at the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup Philippines 2025.

Head coach Shahrzad Mozafar’s task will be to restore confidence in a side that finished third at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 and look to prove they remain Asia’s best.

#FutsalWWC - All you need to know

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

#FutsalWWC - All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The best players are set to converge in the Philippines for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025.

Ahead of the big kick-off on Friday, the-AFC.com takes you through all you need to know about this sparkling new tournament.