Qualifiers - Group A: IR Iran 7-1 Bhutan

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: IR Iran 7-1 Bhutan

Amman: Islamic Republic of Iran turned on the style to defeat Bhutan 7-1 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A match on Sunday.

Bhutan went into the game on the back of two straight wins but were no match for Iran, with both sides on six points heading into Wednesday’s ties that will see Iran facing Lebanon while Bhutan will play Jordan.

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Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 5-0 Singapore

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 5-0 Singapore

Amman: Jordan stayed on track for a place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with a 5-0 win over Singapore in Group A of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The win moved Jordan level on six points with Islamic Republic of Iran and Bhutan, whose tie earlier on Sunday ended 7-1 in favour of the Central Asian side.

Jordan will aim to keep their winning run going when they play Bhutan on Wednesday with Singapore, who suffered their third straight defeat, will conclude their campaign against Lebanon on Saturday.

Korea Republic fight back to hold Japan

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Korea Republic fight back to hold Japan

Hwaseong: Korea Republic came  from behind to force a 1-1 draw with Japan in their 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Women’s Championship match on Sunday.

The result leaves Japan level on points with China PR, with the two to meet on Wednesday, while Korea Republic will be looking to defeat Chinese Taipei.

Late goals help China PR triumph in thriller

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Late goals help China PR triumph in thriller

Hwaseong: A super Wang Yanwen strike helped China PR to a 4-2 win against Chinese Taipei in their 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Women’s Championship match on Sunday.

A game of two halves saw China PR dominate the first period to lead 2-0 but were pegged back by a resurgent Chinese Taipei in the second half before Wang’s intervention settled the enthralling contest.

Road to 26 Playoffs draw to set stage for remaining contenders

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Road to 26 Playoffs draw to set stage for remaining contenders

Kuala Lumpur: The six teams still in the running for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification will discover their remaining battle paths at the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs draw at 3pm on July 17, 2025 (Thursday), at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Six of the eight direct berths on offer to Asia have already been claimed following the conclusion of the third qualifying round last month, which featured three groups of six teams. The third and fourth-placed sides from each of those groups — Indonesia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — will get another shot via the Playoffs, which is scheduled for October 8 to 14.

#AsianQualifiers - Vote for your best NEOM Future Star

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

#AsianQualifiers - Vote for your best NEOM Future Star

Kuala Lumpur: A number of youngsters from across the continent dazzled at the recently concluded third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26. 

Asian football continues to produce talent with huge potential to reach the highest level, with the likes of Lee Kang-in and Takefusa Kubo among those who have earned global recognition in recent years. 
 
After the completion of the third round of AFC Asian Qualifiers, the-AFC.com picks 11 players who impressed for their respective nations and asks you to vote for your favourite rising star.