Qualifiers - Group B: Mongolia 0-13 India

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Mongolia 0-13 India

Chiang Mai: India opened their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B campaign with a sparkling 13-0 win over Mongolia on Monday.

Mongolia will look to bounce back against Iraq on Thursday with India facing Timor-Leste on Sunday.

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#WAC2026 Qualifiers - All you need to know

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

#WAC2026 Qualifiers - All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers kick off with Group B action on Monday.

The action promises to be fast and frantic and ahead of the first kick of the ball, the-AFC.com takes a look at what is at stake and what can be expected over the coming days.

#ACFutsal draw to unveil Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers journey

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

#ACFutsal draw to unveil Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers journey

Kuala Lumpur: The road to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 will be revealed on June 26, 2025 (Thursday) when the official Qualifiers draw ceremony takes place at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A total of 31 teams have confirmed their participation in the 11th Qualifiers, which will take place between September 20 to 24. The draw will divide them into eight groups—seven groups of four and one group of three—with each to be played in a centralised league format.

Central, South & West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta retain title

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Central, South & West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta retain title

Doha: Al Shorta are champions of Iraq again, becoming the first team to clinch fourth consecutive titles.

The current pacesetters of the Bhutan, Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan leagues displayed good form as well, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central, South and West Asia.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Shenhua knock out Shanghai Port from FA Cup; Kashima lose ground; Jeonbuk held

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Shenhua knock out Shanghai Port from FA Cup; Kashima lose ground; Jeonbuk held

Kuala Lumpur: Shanghai Shenhua stunned Shanghai Port in the Chinese FA Cup while Beijing FC assumed pole position in the Super League.

Kashima Antlers suffered a setback in Japan, while Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC were held in Korea Republic.
 
In Mongolia, Khovd scored 10 while the league season came to an end in Vietnam so join the-AFC.com as we recap the latest round of domestic action across ASEAN and East Asia.

Al Ain stumble against clinical City

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Al Ain stumble against clinical City

Atlanta: Manchester City booked their place in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 knockout stage with an emphatic 6-0 win against UAE’s Al Ain FC in their Group G tie on Sunday.

Ilkay Gundogan put City ahead before starlet Claudio Echeverri netted his first goal for the club with a free-kick and Erland Haaland slotted in the third with a penalty.

In the second half, Gundogan struck again, Oscar Bobb rolled in the fifth and Rayan Cherki grabbed his first City goal as they pulled level with Juventus on six points at the top of Group G. 
The result also confirmed Juve's place in the next round.

Albrikan powers Saudi Arabia into q-finals

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Albrikan powers Saudi Arabia into q-finals

Nevada: Saudi Arabia booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 after coming from behind to hold Trinidad & Tobago to a 1-1 stalemate in their Group D tie on Sunday.

A moment of brilliance from Feras Albrikan in the 60th minute sent the Green Falcons through to the knockout stage, as Saudi Arabia continued their run as a guest team in the tournament.

Brilliant Bounou stops Salzburg as Al Hilal stay in the hunt

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Brilliant Bounou stops Salzburg as Al Hilal stay in the hunt

Washington D.C: FC Salzburg missed the chance to book their place in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after being held to a 0-0 draw by Al Hilal SFC on Sunday, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou pulling off a stunning second-half save to keep the Saudi Arabian side level.

The result leaves Group H wide open, with three teams still in contention heading into the final round of games.

Midfielders shine as Real overcome Pachuca

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Midfielders shine as Real overcome Pachuca

Charlotte: Real Madrid produced a superb dsplay with ten men for most of the game to see off Pachuca in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with goals from Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler and Federico Valverde.

The Spanish side shrugged off having to play 83 minutes with ten men to produce their first win in the tournament with a classy triumph that ends the Mexican side's hopes of reaching the Round of 16.

Yildiz stars in Juventus win

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Yildiz stars in Juventus win

Philadelphia: Juventus FC secured their second win at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after an outstanding display from Kenan Yildiz against Wydad AC on Sunday.

A double from Yildiz - including a sensational strike - inspired Juventus to their second win in the tournament despite Wydad netting their first goal.

River Plate frustrated by Monterrey

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

River Plate frustrated by Monterrey

Pasadena: River Plate squandered the opportunity to reach the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 knockout stages after they struggled to break down CF Monterrey in a scrappy goalless draw at the Rose Bowl.

The Argentinian giants needed a victory to reach the Round of 16 but both sides struggled to make any chances in a game littered with fouls and breaks in play.