Preview - QF: Japan v Vietnam

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Preview - QF: Japan v Vietnam

Pathum Thani: Vietnam will have to tread carefully when they take on six-time champions Japan in their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ quarter-final on Saturday. 

The Southeast Asian side’s route to the knockout stage was far from smooth, advancing as one of the two best third place teams after a hard-fought 1-0 Group A win over Bangladesh on Matchday Three.

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Preview - QF: China PR v Uzbekistan

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Preview - QF: China PR v Uzbekistan

Pathum Thani: The respective head coaches of China PR and Uzbekistan are keeping their plans under wraps ahead of Saturday's AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ quarter-final showdown.

Champions in 2006, China PR topped Group A with nine points as they made up for missing out on the knockout stage in 2024, but head coach Colin Bell dismissed any claims of heightened expectations to reclaim past glory.

#U20WAC - Vote for your best goal of the Group Stage

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

#U20WAC - Vote for your best goal of the Group Stage

Pathum Thani: The group stage of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ delivered a host of stunning goals, with the continent’s rising stars showcasing their quality across the 18 matches.

From long-range screamers to composed finishes and moments of individual brilliance, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout strikes and invites you - the fans - to vote for your favourite. 

Pakistan put on a sizzling show

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Pakistan put on a sizzling show

Abijan: Pakistan kicked off the first matchday of the women's FIFA Series 2026 in style with a comprehensive 8-0 victory over Turks and Caicos Islands at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan

Pakistan will conclude their FIFA Series outing with a match against Mauritania on Sunday.

Japan legend Honda to play again in Singapore

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Japan legend Honda to play again in Singapore

Tokyo: Former AC Milan and Japan star Keisuke Honda said he wanted to set a new record after signing for a Singapore club on Friday to resume his colourful playing career aged 39.

Singapore Premier League side FC Jurong announced that the attacking midfielder, who appeared and scored at three FIFA World Cups, would play for them next season.

Frustration for Svay Rieng’s Alves; Gai proud of Manila’s resolve

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Frustration for Svay Rieng’s Alves; Gai proud of Manila’s resolve

Phnom Penh: Tiago Alves could not hide his disappointment after Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC could not maximise home ground advantage in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ semi-final first leg on Thursday.

The Portuguese forward struck after just four minutes of play but despite numerous chances for the Cambodian side, their inability to find a second goal came back to haunt them as Manila Digger FC fought back to salvage a 1-1 draw.