We won’t stop until we reach the World Cup, says Saudi Arabia’s Al Youbi

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

We won’t stop until we reach the World Cup, says Saudi Arabia’s Al Youbi

Pattaya: Waleed Al Youbi and Saudi Arabia celebrated a historic first after their 3-2 win over Iraq on Monday meant that they reached the knockout stage of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ for the first time.

However, Al Youbi is adamant that Saudi Arabia aren’t done quite yet as they want a slot at  the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, with three available at Thailand 2025. 

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Group B: Saudi Arabia 3-2 Iraq

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Group B: Saudi Arabia 3-2 Iraq

Pattaya: Saudi Arabia’s journey at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 continues after they beat Iraq 3-2 to book their quarter-final ticket on Monday.

Saturday’s defeat to Japan put a dent on Saudi Arabia’s hopes of progress from Group B but Guga Zioccowick’s boys bounced back in style as they ended with six points, guaranteeing them a top two finish.

Group B: Japan 4-1 China PR

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Group B: Japan 4-1 China PR

Pattaya: Three-time champions Japan finished their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 group stage campaign in style with a 4-1 defeat of China PR on Monday. 

With the group B top spot clinched with three wins, up next for Japan are Lebanon in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Group A: Thailand 4-3 Kuwait

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group A: Thailand 4-3 Kuwait

Pattaya: Thailand secured the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group A top spot with a thrilling 4-3 extra time victory over Kuwait at a packed Jomtien Beach Arena on Monday.

Having led 3-0, Thailand allowed Kuwait back into the match but goalkeeper Suriya Boridet stepped up with the winner with Saudi Arabia their opponents in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Group A: Lebanon 6-1 India

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Group A: Lebanon 6-1 India

Pattaya: Lebanon eased into the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 after beating India 6-1 in their final Group A tie on Monday.

Six points from three matches saw Lebanon finishing second behind Thailand and they will meet Japan on Wednesday for a place in the semi-finals.

Preview - Group A: DPR Korea v UAE

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group A: DPR Korea v UAE

Riyadh: DPR Korea and United Arab Emirates will be equally desperate for maximum points when they square off in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group A tie on Tuesday.

UAE have an outside chance of sealing an automatic qualifying spot while DPR Korea need three points if they are to stand a chance of advancing to the playoffs, where another two additional berths will be at stake.

Preview - Group B: Kuwait v Oman

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group B: Kuwait v Oman

Ardhiyah: Kuwait will be wary of a buoyant Oman when the sides meet in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Both teams will head into the tie having played to draws on Thursday, Kuwait letting slip a two-goal lead against Iraq in the closing minutes while Oman fought back to hold Korea Republic 1-1.

Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Bahrain

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Bahrain

Jakarta: Indonesia will count on home ground advantage to power them past Bahrain when the sides meet in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Indonesia suffered a 5-1 loss to Australia while Bahrain fell 2-0 against Japan on Thursday, results which were body blows to their hopes of qualifying automatically for next year's FIFA World Cup.

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 Preview

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 Preview

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round kicks off on Tuesday with 24 teams divided into six groups.

Only the six group winners will qualify, joining the 18 teams who sealed their spots after advancing to the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.

With 12 matches to be played across the continent, the-AFC.com previews Matchday One, with the Qualifiers to run till March, 2026.