Qualifiers - Group C: Hong Kong, China 1-2 Singapore

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Hong Kong, China 1-2 Singapore

Hong Kong: Singapore booked their ticket to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after coming from behind to defeat Hong Kong, China 2-1 in their Qualifiers Final Round Group C clash on Tuesday.

An early goal from Matt Orr was cancelled out by Shawal Anuar and Ilhan Fandi in the second half to take Singapore to 11 points, earning them qualification to the Finals on merit for the first time, with their only previous appearance being as hosts of the 1984 edition.

It was heartbreak for Hong Kong, China, who were seeking back-to-back appearances at the Finals after having ended a 55-year wait by qualifying for Qatar 2023. 

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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.

Preview - Group A: Matchday 3

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Preview - Group A: Matchday 3

Ho Chi Minh City: Both may have confirmed their quarter-final spots but don’t expect Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC and Melbourne City FC to hold back when they face off in Group A of the  AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 on Wednesday. 

At stake is the top spot, which would mean a better seeding for the quarter-final draw, and this ensures a blockbuster affair at the Thong Nhat Stadium. 

The earlier match will see Philippines’ Stallion Laguna FC playing Lion CIty Sailors FC in a battle for third place, which could potentially earn a spot in the next round. 

Andrews wants East Bengal to stay grounded; Kudratova hails Nasaf’s resilience

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Andrews wants East Bengal to stay grounded; Kudratova hails Nasaf’s resilience

Wuhan: Head coach Anthony Andrews does not want East Bengal FC to get carried away with their 3-1 win over Bam Khatoon FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 Group B opener on Monday.

The Indian side led from start to finish as goals from Shilky Hemam and Fazila Ikwaput set the tone going into the break, with Mona Hamoudi pulling one back for IR Iran’s Bam Khatoon before Resty Nanziri put the game beyond reach.

The win boosted East Bengal’s knockout stage hopes but Andrews stressed that his team must remain focused with defending champions Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC of China PR next on the cards.

Know your team: Japan

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Know your team: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan have their minds set on the big prize when they compete in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup Philippines 2025.

Having conquered Asia for the first time by winning the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 in May, Japan are now ready to extend their success to the global stage.

Shaikh Salman: Asia is ready to make global futsal history

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Shaikh Salman: Asia is ready to make global futsal history

Kuala Lumpur: With the Philippines set to stage their first-ever FIFA tournament, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has rallied the AFC’s representatives to showcase their undeniable talent whilst underlining his confidence in the Local Organising Committee to deliver an exceptional inaugural edition of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.

Set to take place from November 21 to December 7, 2025, the showpiece will feature 16 of the world’s top women’s futsal national teams competing for ultimate glory. Leading the Continent’s march are AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 champions Japan, first-time finalists Thailand and third-placed finishers the Islamic Republic of Iran—all ranked in the top 10 globally—along with hosts, the Philippines, with all matches to be played at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, Metropolitan Manila.