Know your team: Philippines

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Know your team: Philippines

Kuala Lumpur: The Philippines will look to impress when they kick-start their FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup Philippines 2025 campaign. 

Head coach Rafa Merino has introduced fresh faces to the squad which exited the group stage on their debut at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ Hohhott 2025, with the team coming off a two-week training camp in Spain as part of their final build-up.

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.

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.

Iraq beat UAE to keep qualification hopes alive

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Iraq beat UAE to keep qualification hopes alive

Basra: Amir Al Ammari’s penalty 17 minutes into stoppage time secured a dramatic 2-1 win for Iraq over the United Arab Emirates in Basra on Tuesday to seal a 3-2 aggregate victory that takes Graham Arnold’s side into the Intercontinental Playoffs for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Al Ammari hit the winner after teammate Mohanad Ali had struck in the 65th minute to cancel out Caio Lucas’ 52nd minute opener for the visitors in the return leg of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 Playoffs Knockout Stage second leg in front of a packed Basra International Stadium.

The win keeps Iraq’s FIFA World Cup dream alive as the country attempts to qualify for the Finals for the first time since 1986 by booking a place in the Playoffs, which will be held in March.

Japan edge DPR Korea on penalties to advance

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Japan edge DPR Korea on penalties to advance

Doha: Japan advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with a 5-4 penalty shootout win against DPR Korea after their Round of 16 tie ended 1-1 on Tuesday.

Han Il Bok missed the second of DPR Korea's spot-kicks in the shootout as Japan set up a quarter-final with Austria, with the East Asian side aiming to advance past the quarter-final stage for the first time in 11 participations.