#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.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup/video/wac2022_-_moments.html

Stage set for #WAC2026 Qualifiers kick-off

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Stage set for #WAC2026 Qualifiers kick-off

Asia’s hopefuls will take their first steps towards glory when the Qualifiers for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ commence on Monday.

The matches will see the contenders vie for one of the eight available slots to join hosts Australia and the top three sides from the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ – defending champions China PR, runners-up Korea Republic and third-placed Japan – in the Continental showpiece in March 2026.

Pick your Fan-voted Best Assist of the Season by Qatar Airways

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Pick your Fan-voted Best Assist of the Season by Qatar Airways

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 was not just filled with plenty of great goals but also vision and creativity that made those goals possible and deserve to be celebrated.

So we have shortlisted 15 of the finest assists from Asia’s premier club competition and it’s up to you - the fans - to decide which will become the Fan-voted Best Assist of the Season – presented by Qatar Airways – by casting your votes.

Valiant Ulsan fall in six-goal thriller

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Valiant Ulsan fall in six-goal thriller

East Rutherford: Fluminense FC scored three second-half goals to beat Ulsan HD 4-2 in a wildly entertaining FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tie at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.

The loss eliminates Korea Republic's Ulsan from the competition after they were also beaten in their opening encounter with Mamelodi Sundowns FC.

Late Inter goals break Urawa hearts

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Late Inter goals break Urawa hearts

Seattle: Valentin Carboni struck the winning goal in stoppage time as Inter Milan came from behind to beat Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 on Saturday and knock the Japanese team out of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Ryoma Watanabe got an early opening goal for Urawa, who were backed by a noisy contingent of their supporters at Lumen Field in Seattle.

But captain Lautaro Martinez had got Inter's equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Monterrey of Mexico in their first match at the tournament, and he repeated the trick to level matters here with 12 minutes to go.

Carboni, the 20-year-old Argentine who had not made an appearance for Inter in more than two years, then appeared in the 92nd minute to give the Italians the victory.

The result leaves Cristian Chivu's team in a good position to now go and qualify for the last 16, while a second defeat in as many matches means Urawa Reds are eliminated.

Preview - Group G: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Manchester City (ENG)

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Preview - Group G: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Manchester City (ENG)

Atlanta: Al Ain have the arduous task of facing Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City when the sides meet in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group G tie on Sunday.

City began their title defence with a 2-0 win over Moroccan side Wydad AC, while Al Ain suffered a 5-0 defeat against Italian giants Juventus.

Preview - Group H: Red Bull Salzburg (AUS) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Preview - Group H: Red Bull Salzburg (AUS) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Washington D.C.: Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC will be seeking victory when they take on Red Bull Salzburg of Austria in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group H match on Sunday.

Confidence boosted by their draw with five-time champions Real Madrid on Wednesday, Simone Inzaghi will be itching to claim his first win as head coach of the Saudi Pro League side.

The Italian tactician may not have had much time working with the squad but his presence is already showing a positive impact, such was their credible display against the Spanish giants.

Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns

Cincinnati: Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a thrilling 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group F clash on Saturday.

The English midfielder, who this month followed older brother Jude's footsteps in joining the German side, started for the first time for Dortmund.

Sundowns of South Africa took a surprise early lead but Dortmund hit back strongly to triumph in sweltering conditions in Cincinnati at the TQL Stadium and move top of the group.

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.