Group C: Portugal 3-1 Japan

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Group C: Portugal 3-1 Japan

Pasig: Japan’s FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025 hopes suffered a set-back after going down 3-1 against Portugal in their Group C tie on Tuesday. 

Asian champions Japan’s hopes of advancing to the knockout stage now depend on victory against Tanzania on Saturday. 

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#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3 Results & Reports

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers came to a close after a thrilling day of action on Wednesday.

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: DPR Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.

The teams will resume their bids for places in the Finals on Friday so stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Qualifiers - Group A: Sri Lanka 0-5 Bangladesh; Timor-Leste 0-3 Bahrain; China PR 12-0 Brunei Darussalam

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Sri Lanka 0-5 Bangladesh; Timor-Leste 0-3 Bahrain; China PR 12-0 Brunei Darussalam

Chongqing: Bangladesh and China PR stayed perfect in Group A of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers with resounding victories on Wednesday.

Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka 5-0 while China PR cruised 12-0 past Brunei Darussalam. 

Bahrain kept their slim hopes of qualifying alive with a 3-0 defeat of Timor-Leste.

Inzaghi sets Al Hilal perfect target

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Inzaghi sets Al Hilal perfect target

Riyadh: Simone Inzaghi will not allow his Al Hilal SFC side to rest on their laurels despite securing their fifth straight continental  AFC Champions League Elite™ knockout stage berth with three matches to spare on Tuesday.

The 4-0 success over Iraq’s Al Shorta saw Al Hilal keep their perfect run intact and the 49-year-old is determined to extend their winning momentum until the end of the league stage, with top spot the Italian’s target.

Morais: Fitness powered Al Wahda past Al Sadd

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Morais: Fitness powered Al Wahda past Al Sadd

Abu Dhabi: Al Wahda FC booked their spot in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 after coming from behind to defeat Al Sadd SC 3-1 on Tuesday with Jose Morais highlighting the higher energy levels of his team as the reason for their success.

An energetic second half was in sharp contrast to a subdued first 45 minutes with the United Arab Emirates side overpowering their opponents through a brace from Dusan Tadic and one from Caio Canedo.

Chow, Skibee satisfied with stalemate

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Chow, Skibee satisfied with stalemate

Chengdu: Tim Chow praised Chengdu Rongcheng for their character in the 1-1 draw with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Having taken the lead through Felipe’s penalty nine minutes into the second half, Chengdu found themselves back on level terms after substitute Mutsuki Kato equalised three minutes after coming on as the sides settled for a share of the points.