Qualifiers - Group B: Kyrgyz Republic 1-2 Hong Kong, China; Vietnam 5-0 Singapore

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Kyrgyz Republic 1-2 Hong Kong, China; Vietnam 5-0 Singapore

Hanoi: Vietnam cruised to 5-0 win over Singapore while a last-gasp goal secured Hong Kong, China a 2-1 victory against Kyrgyz Republic in their respective opening AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 Qualifiers Group B ties on Wednesday.

The two victors will meet on Friday where another three points may well confirm an early ticket to the Finals.

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#U20WAC Qualifiers: MD1 Results & Reports

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

#U20WAC Qualifiers: MD1 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Four former champions led the way as the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 Qualifiers got off to an emphatic start on Wednesday.

Six-time winners Japan kicked off their Group F campaign with a 5-0 win over Guam while defending champions DPR Korea were unstoppable in a 15-0 triumph against Saudi Arabia in Group A.
 
Korea Republic, champions in 2003 and 2013, defeated Timor-Leste 9-0 while China PR, who lifted the trophy in 2006, opened their Group E challenge with a 6-0 win against Syria.
 
The teams will be back in action on Friday with the eight group winners and the overall three best runners-up to join hosts Thailand at next year's Finals.
 
Stay updated on all the thrills and spills with the-AFC.com.

#WAC2026 trio eye regional supremacy

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

#WAC2026 trio eye regional supremacy

Kuala Lumpur: Australia, Vietnam and the Philippines will be aiming for glory at the ASEAN Women’s Championship 2025 which kicks off in Vietnam on Wednesday.

The trio will also be using this opportunity to gauge their respective squads ahead of their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ challenge.

Australia and defending champions Philippines headline the Group B cast, with Myanmar and Timor-Leste the other challengers.

Ulsan appoint Shin Tae-yong as head coach

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Ulsan appoint Shin Tae-yong as head coach

Ulsan: AFC Champions League winner Shin Tae-yong has been named the new head coach of Ulsan HD, the reigning K League 1 champions confirmed on Tuesday.

The 54-year-old, who has won the Asian title as both a player and coach, replaces Kim Pan-gon following the former Malaysia coach’s departure by mutual consent over the weekend.

#AFCU17 and #U17WAC hopefuls to discover Qualifiers journey

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

#AFCU17 and #U17WAC hopefuls to discover Qualifiers journey

Kuala Lumpur: The qualifying pathways for the next editions of Asia’s U17 national team showpieces will be unveiled on August 7 (Thursday) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Qualifiers Draw ceremony for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 is set to take place at 2pm and will be followed by the equivalent for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 at 4pm, with eight and seven berths on offer respectively for the Finals.

Europe Wrap: Maeda shines as Celtic kick off title defence with win

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Europe Wrap: Maeda shines as Celtic kick off title defence with win

Kuala Lumpur: Prolific Japan international striker Daizen Maeda played a hand in Scottish Premiership champions Celtic’s winning start to their 2025/26 campaign while three of his countrymen found the back of the net in the Belgian Pro League.

Follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to as the 2025/26 action begins in Europe.