Group B: Comoros 1-3 Saudi Arabia

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Group B: Comoros 1-3 Saudi Arabia

Al Khor: Saudi Arabia booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 after a commanding 3-1 win against Comoros in their Group B tie on Friday.

The win took Herve Renard’s side up to six points and they are assured of a top two finish - having been eliminated at the group stage four years ago - regardless of the outcome of their final match against Morocco on Monday.

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Group B: Oman 0-0 Morocco

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Group B: Oman 0-0 Morocco

Al Rayyan: Oman had to settle for a goalless draw with 10-man Morocco in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group B tie at the Education City Stadium on Friday. 

The result left Oman’s knockout stage hopes hanging by a thread and they have to defeat Comoros on Monday to stand a chance of advancing. Morocco, who moved up to four points, will face already qualified Saudi Arabia.

Preview - Group C: MD2

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group C: MD2

Doha: Jamal Sellami is challenging his Jordan side to keep proving themselves as they prepare to face Kuwait in their second FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group C tie on Saturday.

Jordan made a winning start to their campaign with a 2-1 victory over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday but the Moroccan tactician does not want his players to rest on their laurels despite the opening win.

Preview - Group D: MD2

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group D: MD2

Doha: Iraq will be aiming to tighten their grip on a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 when they face Sudan in their Group D tie at Stadium 974 on Saturday.

Graham Arnold’s charges edged Bahrain 2-1 and have a two-point advantage at the summit after Sudan held 2021 champions Algeria to a goalless draw.

Ebrahim Lutfalla’s own goal gave Iraq the momentum to secure an opening day victory with Mohanad Ali doubling their lead in the 25th minute  before Bahrain scored a late consolation through Sayed Hashim.

Asia's hopefuls discover challengers

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Asia's hopefuls discover challengers

Washington: Asia's representatives learnt their FIFA World Cup 2026 challengers following the conclusion of the draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on Friday.

The 48 teams were drawn into 12 groups for the global showpiece which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States on June 11-July 19, 2026.

Lingard announces FC Seoul exit

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Lingard announces FC Seoul exit

Seoul: Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard said on Friday that he will leave FC Seoul next week after two seasons with the Korea Republic club.

The 32-year-old made the switch to the K League in February last year and made over 60 appearances for FC Seoul.

His last game for the club will be at home to Melbourne City in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Wednesday.