Qualifiers - Group E: Pakistan 0-0 Afghanistan

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Pakistan 0-0 Afghanistan

Islamabad: Pakistan and Afghanistan settled for a point each after they played to a goalless draw in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group E tie on Thursday.

Having lost their respective opening two fixtures, the point wasn’t what either side wanted with the two to face off again in Ardiyah on Tuesday.

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Qualifiers - Final Round: MD3 Results & Reports

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round lived up to expectations with thrilling results and superb goals.

Several teams registered hugely important wins which took them a step closer to the continental showpiece but there is still work to be done.

The teams will go at it again on Tuesday so stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Qualifiers - Group B: Brunei Darussalam 0-2 Yemen

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Brunei Darussalam 0-2 Yemen

Bandar Seri Begawan: Yemen secured their first win after defeating Brunei Darussalam 2-0 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group B tie on Thursday.

First half strikes from Abdulwasea Al Matari and Nasser Al Gahwashi secured the three points for Noureddine Ould Ali’s side.

Mixed feelings for Saudi Arabia's Renard after Indonesia win

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Mixed feelings for Saudi Arabia's Renard after Indonesia win

Doha: Herve Renard’s delight with Saudi Arabia’s 3-2 win over Indonesia in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Playoffs in Jeddah on Wednesday was offset by frustration at his team’s inability to secure a more comfortable victory.

Saleh Abu Al Shammat cancelled out Kevin Diks’ 11th minute penalty before a double by Feras Al Brikan sent the Saudis on their way to victory, although the Indonesians were given hope by a second Diks spot-kick and a late red card for Mohammed Kanno
 
That forced Renard’s side to survive a frantic finale to take all three points to put themselves in a strong position ahead of Tuesday’s meeting with Iraq as the West Asian side chase qualification for the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year.

Queiroz, Lopetegui satisfied with point

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Queiroz, Lopetegui satisfied with point

Doha: Oman head coach Carlos Queiroz and his Qatar counterpart Julen Lopetegui viewed it as a point gained after their sides battled to a goalless draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Group A tie at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Wednesday.

While Qatar dominated possession, Oman's defensive resilience limited them to just two shots on target with the result leaving both teams' qualification hopes in their own hands.

Oman play the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, who then face Qatar three days later.

Wang proud as Wuhan pass stern Auckland test

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Wang proud as Wuhan pass stern Auckland test

Wuhan: Wang Shuang paid tribute to the determination of Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC after they came through a tough Auckland United FC test in their FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026 Round 1 tie on Wednesday.

The experienced attacker expressed her delight as Wuhan Jiangda showed tremendous spirit to keep going in sweltering conditions before eventually finding the winner through Jiang Chenying in the 88th minute.