S-final - Preview: Saudi Arabia v IR Iran

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

S-final - Preview: Saudi Arabia v IR Iran

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran are ready to live up to their billing as they prepare to face Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 on Saturday.

Head coach Naderi Hossein, while expecting a tough challenge from Saudi Arabia, believes that with his entire squad available, a place in the final is for the defending champions’ taking.

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Teamwork steering IR Iran to success, says Nazem

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Teamwork steering IR Iran to success, says Nazem

Pattaya: As Islamic Republic of Iran took another step towards defending their crown with a stunning 11-0 triumph over Bahrain on Thursday, Seyed Ali Nazem praised the dedication of the Central Asian team in their continued efforts to enhance their performance.

Iran’s prolific performance in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 quarter-final win against Bahrain was marked by goals from as many as six different players, and the defender said it was owed to the team’s incredible teamwork.

Shamhani urges Saudi Arabia to keep believing

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Shamhani urges Saudi Arabia to keep believing

Pattaya: Majed Shamhani played a starring role for Saudi Arabia as they advanced to the semi-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 on Wednesday.

Shamhani scored twice in a topsy-turvy game with Saudi Arabia reaching the last four stage of the competition for the first time with a 4-3 win over Thailand and the forward believes their target of reaching the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 can be achieved.

Al Oraimi: Decade of pain spurring Oman on

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Al Oraimi: Decade of pain spurring Oman on

Pattaya: Salim Al Oraimi believes a determined Oman are ready to reclaim lost glory after they powered their way past United Arab Emirates to set up an AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 semi-final clash against Japan.

It was 10 years ago that Oman were crowned champions and a decade of sitting on the sidelines has become a motivational factor for Al Oraimi and his teammates in this tournament.

Japan’s hat-trick hero Oba hungry for more

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Japan’s hat-trick hero Oba hungry for more

Pattaya: Despite an emphatic 8-3 win against Lebanon in the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 on Wednesday, Japan’s Takaaki Oba feels it was not their best performance.

The number seven scored three times and kept the Lebanon defence under pressure for most of the game, earning him the accolade of best player of the match. Despite the recognition, the 33-year-old was dissatisfied with the number of chances he squandered.

New generation set to dazzle at #AFCU17

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

New generation set to dazzle at #AFCU17

Kuala Lumpur: The next wave of talent on the Continent will have the perfect opportunity to shine when the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 gets underway on Thursday, April 3.

Taking place for the 20th occasion, the cities of Jeddah and Taif will provide the stage for the 16-strong cast to showcase their abilities at a tournament with a stellar record of unearthing future stars.

#AsianQualifiers - MD8: 5 Takeaways

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

#AsianQualifiers - MD8: 5 Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran became the second team to confirm their ticket to next year's FIFA World Cup following the conclusion of Matchday 8 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

With Japan having secured their spot earlier, only four automatic slots remain available with an additional two at stake in the playoffs.

The-AFC.com picks out five key points from Tuesday's matches.

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 review

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 review

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round  got off to a flying start on Tuesday with 24 teams in action.

Matchday One delivered thrills and spills as the teams began their respective campaigns to clinch the remaining six slots available for the continental showpiece.

The-AFC.com reviews the action from the opening matchday.

#WAC2026 Qualifiers draw finalised

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

#WAC2026 Qualifiers draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: Teams hoping to earn passage discovered their opponents following the conclusion of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 34 sides were drawn into six groups of four teams and two groups of five, with the Qualifiers to be hosted by Cambodia, Indonesia, Jordan, Myanmar, Tajikistan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

The eight group winners will join defending champions China PR, Korea Republic and Japan in the Finals, scheduled to be staged across three host cities from March 1 to 26, 2026.