Preview - Qualifiers Playoffs (2nd leg)

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Preview - Qualifiers Playoffs (2nd leg)

Kuala Lumpur: The race to fill the remaining three berths available in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round will conclude on Tuesday.

Mongolia will host Timor-Leste, Cambodia welcome Sri Lanka while Macau will square off against Brunei Darussalam.

The-AFC.com takes a look at what can be expected in the second leg of the three ties.

Playoff - 1st leg: Brunei Darussalam 3-0 Macau

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Playoff - 1st leg: Brunei Darussalam 3-0 Macau

Bandar Seri Begawan: Brunei Darussalam defeated Macau 3-0 in the first leg of their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ playoff tie at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium on Thursday.

The win ensures Brunei head into the return leg at the Macau Olympic Stadium on Tuesday well placed to advance to the final round of the qualifiers.

Playoff - 1st Leg: Sri Lanka 0-0 Cambodia

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Playoff - 1st Leg: Sri Lanka 0-0 Cambodia

Colombo: Cambodia displayed resilience to hold Sri Lanka to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ playoff tie on Thursday.

The stalemate is a boost for the Southeast Asian side who will host the return leg in Phnom Penh on Tuesday.

Playoff - 1st Leg: Timor Leste 4-1 Mongolia

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Playoff - 1st Leg: Timor Leste 4-1 Mongolia

Bali: Timor-Leste defeated Mongolia 4-1 in the first leg of their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ playoff tie on Thursday.

The two sides will meet again at the MFF Stadium in Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday, with the victors to advance to the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifiers.

Matchday One: Five Takeaways

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Matchday One: Five Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 1 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 was a spectacular affair with shock results and outstanding performances.

As the teams prepare for the next round of matches on Tuesday, the-AFC.com takes a look at five talking points from Thursday's action.

Malaysia edge Lebanon to win Merdeka Tournament

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Malaysia edge Lebanon to win Merdeka Tournament

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia lifted the 2024 Merdeka Tournament after a 1-0 win over Lebanon on Sunday, their first win over a West Asian side since 2014.

Syria, meanwhile, will play India in the Intercontinental Cup 2024 final on Monday after defeating Mauritius.

Asian trio stay on course for title

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Asian trio stay on course for title

Bogota: Three Asian teams will feature in the Round 16 of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 following the conclusion of the group stage on Sunday.

Japan, the 2018 champions, joined two-time winners DPR Korea and Korea Republic - who are seeking to lift their maiden title - in the knockout stage

Group E: Japan cruise past Austria to stay perfect

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Group E: Japan cruise past Austria to stay perfect

Bogota: Japan dominated from the start as they defeated Austria 2-0 to top Group E of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Sunday.

The 2018 champions completed the group stage with a perfect record of three wins and will face Nigeria in the Round of 16.

Group F: DPR Korea finish top in style

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Group F: DPR Korea finish top in style

Cali: DPR Korea defeated the Netherlands 2-0 to top Group F of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Sunday.

The reigning AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ champions finished with three wins and will take on Austria in the Round of 16.

Know your team: IR Iran

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Know your team: IR Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will head to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 confident that they will be challenging for the title.

Having lifted the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ trophy for the 13th time in April, Iran have spared no effort in preparing for a title tilt at the global showpiece.