Qualifiers - Group E: Cambodia 0-0 Syria; China PR 8-0 Lebanon

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Cambodia 0-0 Syria; China PR 8-0 Lebanon

Yinchuan: China PR booked their place at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 in style after they defeated Lebanon 8-0 to top Group E of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Lebanon finished second with six points and will need results elsewhere to go in their favour if they are to qualify as one of the three best runners-up.

In the other match, Cambodia and Syria settled for a goalless stalemate.

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#U20WAC Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

#U20WAC Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 Qualifiers concluded on Sunday, with 11 teams booking their tickets to next April's Finals.

Matchday Three of the Qualifiers was filled with thrills and spills with history created and a long-awaited return to the Finals achieved with the teams now setting their eyes on next April's showdown in Thailand.

#U20WAC Qualifiers: MD2 Results & Reports

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

#U20WAC Qualifiers: MD2 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 Qualifiers concluded on Friday with all the qualifying slots still up for grabs.

The eight group winners and the overall three best runners-up will join hosts Thailand at next year's Finals, setting the stage for exciting matches across the continent in the final round of fixtures on Sunday.

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

Son makes instant impact in LAFC debut

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Son makes instant impact in LAFC debut

Chicago: Korea Republic star Son Heung-min made his Major League Soccer debut for Los Angeles FC Saturday, providing a burst of energy as a second-half substitute in a 2-2 draw with the Fire in Chicago.

Son was brought down for a penalty in the 77th minute that Denis Bouanga converted to clinch a draw in the 81st minute - VAR confirming the spot-kick after the referee had allowed play to continue.

Nunez joins Al Hilal; Martinez signs for Al Nassr

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Nunez joins Al Hilal; Martinez signs for Al Nassr

Kuala Lumpur: Darwin Nunez's transfer to Al Hilal SFC from English champions Liverpool has been finalised while centre-back Inigo Martinez has moved from Barcelona to Al Nassr Club.

Japan international winger Junya Ito has returned to Belgian outfit KRC Genk while Indonesia captain Jay Idzes has signed for Italy’s newly promoted Serie A side US Sassuolo.

Koo: Football’s constant evolvement requires consistent hard work

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Koo: Football’s constant evolvement requires consistent hard work

Kuala Lumpur: Former Korea Republic captain Koo Ja-cheol knows what it takes to reach the summit of football and how to stay there.

A veteran of two FIFA World Cups and the AFC Asian Cup™ 2011 top scorer, the former midfielder’s footballing journey took him from Jeju to Germany, the Olympics podium and back again.

Now working as a youth adviser at Jeju United, Koo recently spoke with the-AFC.com, sharing insights on Korea Republic, the evolution of football and what separates world class players from the rest.