Preview - Playoffs Knockout Stage 2nd Leg: Iraq (1) v (1) UAE

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Preview - Playoffs Knockout Stage 2nd Leg: Iraq (1) v (1) UAE

Basra:  Iraq and the United Arab Emirates are set for another tantalising showdown in the second leg of their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Knockout Stage on Tuesday.

The first leg in Abu Dhabi ended in a 1-1 draw, with Iraq taking the lead through Ali Al Hamadi, with Luanzinho equalising for the UAE. 

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Qualifiers - Final Round: MD5 Preview

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD5 Preview

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round is set to be a tense affair with several teams expected to confirm their tickets to the continental showpiece.

With only the six group winners to advance Saudi Arabia 2027, fans can expect those still in contention to produce their best.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the groups stand ahead of Tuesday’s action.

Preview: Round of 16

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Preview: Round of 16

Doha: DPR Korea, Japan and Uzbekistan will represent Asia in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with the ties to be played on Tuesday.

Uzbekistan will meet Italy while it will be an-Asian clash between DPR Korea and Japan.

The-AFC.com previews the matches, with the three teams hoping to emulate Saudi Arabia as champions.

#AFCU17 hopefuls primed for Saudi Arabia 2026 quest

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

#AFCU17 hopefuls primed for Saudi Arabia 2026 quest

Kuala Lumpur: The road to the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 begins on November 22 (Saturday) for 38 sides as they look to secure their place in the 21st edition of the Finals.

Only the seven group winners from the Qualifiers will progress and join the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 that have already qualified: Qatar, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, Korea Republic, DPR Korea, Japan, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia.

Know your team: IR Iran

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Know your team: IR Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will want nothing more than to impress on the global stage when they compete at the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup Philippines 2025.

Head coach Shahrzad Mozafar’s task will be to restore confidence in a side that finished third at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 and look to prove they remain Asia’s best.

Nguyen pleased with Ho Chi Minh City’s tenacity, Melbourne’s Matricciani seeks perfect finish

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Nguyen pleased with Ho Chi Minh City’s tenacity, Melbourne’s Matricciani seeks perfect finish

Ho Chi Minh City: Head coach Nguyen Hong Pham was full of praise for his Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC side after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Lion City Sailors in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 Group A tie on Sunday.

Late goals from Tran Nguyen Bao Chau and Thua K’ confirmed Ho Chi Minh City’s place in the knockout stage, with their clash with Melbourne City FC on Wednesday to decide the winners.