Qualifiers - Group H: Chinese Taipei 6-1 Jordan

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Group H: Chinese Taipei 6-1 Jordan

Aqaba: Chinese Taipei impressed as they handed Jordan a 6-1 defeat in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 Qualifiers on Wednesday.

Seeking to make a return to the Finals for the first time since 2015, Chinese Taipei hold a two-point lead over Bangladesh and will only need a draw against the South Asians on Friday to qualify as the Group H winners.

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Qualifiers - MD2: Results & Reports

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - MD2: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 Qualifiers are set for a thrilling conclusion as Matchday Two came to an end on Wednesday.

Eight places are available through the Qualifiers at the 10th edition of the competition, which will feature 12 teams — with all the groups to be decided on Friday.

The group winners will progress to China 2026, where they will join the four AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 who have automatically qualified: DPR Korea, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts China PR.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Renard credits qualification to Saudi Arabia fans

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Renard credits qualification to Saudi Arabia fans

Jeddah: Herve Renard praised Saudi Arabia’s fans after pushing the country to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals with a 0-0 draw against Iraq in Jeddah on Tuesday while also paying tribute to his late mother.

The draw at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium ensured the Saudis finished on top of Group B in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Playoffs as the country joined Japan, Korea Republic, Australia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Uzbekistan, Jordan and Qatar at the 48-team tournament.

We deserved to qualify, says Qatar's Lopetegui

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

We deserved to qualify, says Qatar's Lopetegui

Doha: Julen Lopetegui paid tribute to his players and the fans after Qatar booked their ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday.

A 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates confirmed the two-time AFC Asian Cup™ winners' first ever FIFA World Cup appearance through the Qualifiers with Lopetegui expressing his pride in his players' never-say-die attitude.

Focused Malaysia make Cklamovski proud

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Focused Malaysia make Cklamovski proud

Kuala Lumpur: Peter Cklamovski was delighted with his team’s response after Malaysia came from behind to register a comprehensive 5-1 win against Laos in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F tie on Tuesday.

The home side’s perfect record looked to be under threat after Laos took the lead through Chanthavixay Khounthoumphone in the 19th minute but Malaysia roared in the second half with a brace from Romel Morales, Faisal Halim and Paulo Josue. Khammanh Thapaseut added to their haul with an own goal.

Singapore comeback thrills Lee

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Singapore comeback thrills Lee

Goa: Head coach Gavin Lee applauded his team’s resilience after Singapore reversed a deficit to beat India 2-1 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C tie on Tuesday.

Song Ui-yong netted both goals as the Southeast Asian team drew level on eight points with Hong Kong, China, with the sides clashing on November 18 in a winner-takes-all showdown.