Know your team: Japan

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Know your team: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan have their minds set on the big prize when they compete in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup Philippines 2025.

Having conquered Asia for the first time by winning the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 in May, Japan are now ready to extend their success to the global stage.

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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.

#FutsalWWC - All you need to know

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

#FutsalWWC - All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The best players are set to converge in the Philippines for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025.

Ahead of the big kick-off on Friday, the-AFC.com takes you through all you need to know about this sparkling new tournament.

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. 

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.