Qualifiers - Group E: Pakistan 0-5 Syria

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Pakistan 0-5 Syria

Islamabad: Syria cruised to a 5-0 win over Pakistan in Group E of  the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers -  Final Round on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record.

The win sees the West Asian side, who already qualified on Matchday Four with two rounds to spare, move up to 15 points with Pakistan rooted at the bottom. 

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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.

Qualifiers - Group A: Timor-Leste 0-5 Tajikistan

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Timor-Leste 0-5 Tajikistan

Darwin: Tajikistan stayed in the hunt for a place at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after a 5-0 win against Timor-Leste in their Qualifiers Final Round Group A tie on Tuesday.

The Central Asian side moved onto 13 points with their March 31 fixture against the Philippines set to decide who takes the sole ticket from the group to the continental showpiece.

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.