Preview - Qualifiers: Group D

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Preview - Qualifiers: Group D

Anak: The cast for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 will be finalised over the coming days with Group D of the Qualifiers to be contested in Anak, Saudi Arabia between October 18 and 22.

Seven teams - the respective group winners - confirmed their tickets to the Finals in September, with the seven best second-placed sides to also join hosts Indonesia at the continental showpiece.

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will be out to recapture past glories when they compete in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025.

Winners of the second edition in 2010 when they beat Japan on penalties, Korea Republic have only made the Finals in three of the subsequent seven editions.

Al Dawsari and Takahashi crowned Asia’s finest at AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Al Dawsari and Takahashi crowned Asia’s finest at AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM

Riyadh: Saudi Arabian maestro Salem Al Dawsari was named the AFC Player of the Year and Japan star Hana Takahashi claimed the AFC Women’s Player of the Year honour on Thursday night at the dazzling AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

The pair took home the ultimate accolade of being Asia’s finest at the 29th edition of the gala, which also crowned winners from across 18 other categories on a memorable occasion at the iconic King Fahad Cultural Center.

Qualifiers - Final Round: How the Groups stand

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: How the Groups stand

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round more than delivered on what was expected as the matches lit up the continent.

A thrilling day of action saw highs and lows and the-AFC.com takes a look at how it all stands, with only the six group winners to advance to the Finals.

Indonesia, Kluivert part ways

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Indonesia, Kluivert part ways

Jakarta: Patrick Kluivert's stint as Indonesia head coach is over after they "mutually" agreed to part ways on Thursday following the end of their campaign to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Indonesia's hopes of qualifying for the tournament in North America next year ended with defeats to Iraq and Saudi Arabia in the past week.

The 49-year-old Netherlands and Barcelona great, who was only appointed in January, was in charge for eight matches.

Sanchez bids farewell to Al Sadd

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Sanchez bids farewell to Al Sadd

Doha: Al Sadd SC announced on Wednesday that they have mutually agreed to terminate the contract of head coach Felix Sanchez.

Spaniard Sanchez was appointed in July 2024, having previously managed the Qatar national team.