Najhi: Win a confidence booster for Jordan

Amman: Head coach Omar Najhi is counting on the 6-0 win against Chinese Taipei on Saturday to be the catalyst for Jordan’s qualification for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026.

Al Sanini praises Yemen’s resilience

Viet Tri:  Yemen head coach Amin Al Sanini hailed his players’ resilience after substitute Mohammed Esam Al Awami struck deep in stoppage time to snatch a 1-0 victory over Bangladesh in Group C of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers on Saturday.

Kosugi targets improvement from Japan

Yangon: Keita Kosugi was relieved to see Japan come through a tough test against Myanmar in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers tie but the captain is keen to see improvements in Tuesday’s decider against Kuwait.

Philippines’ Leddel glad to have played vital role against Tajikistan

Dushanbe: Noah Leddel delivered a towering performance at both ends of the pitch as the Philippines edged Tajikistan 1-0 to keep their in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 hopes alive on Saturday.

Qualifiers - Matchday Two: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: There is still everything to play for as Matchday Two of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers concluded on Saturday.

Son stars as Korea Republic beat USA; Japan, Mexico draw

New York: Son Heung-min scored one goal and set up another to spark Korea Republic's 2-0 victory over the United States in an international football friendly on Saturday.