Know your team: IR Iran

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Know your team: IR Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will head to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 confident that they will be challenging for the title.

Having lifted the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ trophy for the 13th time in April, Iran have spared no effort in preparing for a title tilt at the global showpiece.

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Know your team: Afghanistan

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Know your team: Afghanistan

Kuala Lumpur: Afghanistan will be aiming to continue their dream run when they compete in Group C of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.

Set to make their debut on the global stage, the Central Asian nation will have to compete against Angola, Argentina and Ukraine for a place in the Round of 16.

Shaikh Salman: “We can expect more history from our teams in Uzbekistan”

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

Shaikh Salman: “We can expect more history from our teams in Uzbekistan”

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has outlined his confidence in Uzbekistan ahead of the FIFA Futsal World Cup as the host nation prepares to stage its first-ever FIFA tournament in history later this week.

Uzbekistan will become the fourth AFC Member Association to host the FIFA Futsal World Cup, after Hong Kong, China (1992), Chinese Taipei (2004) and Thailand (2012) as the global showpiece takes place across the cities of Andijan, Bukhara and capital Tashkent from September 14 to October 6, 2024.

Iraq's Casas calls for caution, Silhavy vows Oman will bounce back

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Iraq's Casas calls for caution, Silhavy vows Oman will bounce back

Basra: While pleased with his side's winning start, head coach Jesus Casas has reminded Iraq that they still have a long way to go to secure a ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Aymen Hussein scored in the 13th minute as Iraq edged Oman 1-0 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie, with Casas' side looking to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for just the second time in the nation's history. 

Points over performance for Uzbekistan’s Katanec

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Points over performance for Uzbekistan’s Katanec

Tashkent: Head coach Srecko Katanec was satisfied despite Uzbekistan having to work hard in their opening AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 match against DPR Korea on Thursday.

Jaloliddin Masharipov gave Uzbekistan a bright start but after missing numerous chances to add to the score, Uzbekistan finished the game in frantic mode as DPR Korea pushed for the equaliser but Katanec was unperturbed as what mattered to the Slovenian were the three points. 

Salami rues wasteful Jordan, Kuwait’s Pizzi delighted with point

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Salami rues wasteful Jordan, Kuwait’s Pizzi delighted with point

Amman: Head coach Jamal Salami did not hide his frustration after Jordan let slip a great opportunity to begin their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 campaign with a win on Thursday.

Having taken a 14th minute lead through Mousa Al Tamari in their Group B tie, Jordan proceeded to waste numerous chances and were hurt by Kuwait’s Yousef Al Sulaiman striking home a stoppage time equaliser from the penalty spot.

Kuwait grew into the match following Al Tamari’s injury-forced substitution just after the hour-mark, adding more woe for Salami with Jordan to play Palestine in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Group D: Korea Republic stun Germany to progress

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Group D: Korea Republic stun Germany to progress

Bogota: Park Soo-jeong’s clinical finish and strong goalkeeping from Woo Seo-bin paved the way for a 1-0 Korea Republic win over Germany in their Group D finale of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Saturday.

The victory meant Korea Republic advanced to the knockout stage as one of the best four third-placed teams and will meet Colombia in the Round of 16. Despite the loss, Germany claimed top spot in the group, just ahead of Nigeria.

Preview - Group F, MD3: Netherlands v DPR Korea

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Preview - Group F, MD3: Netherlands v DPR Korea

Cali: DPR Korea will be eyeing another goal fest when they meet the Netherlands in their final FIFA U-20 Women's World Colombia 2024 Group F tie on Sunday.

The reigning AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup champions only need a draw to top the group but such has been the potency of their performances that they will be expecting a third win on the trot.

Preview - Group E, MD3: Austria v Japan

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Preview - Group E, MD3: Austria v Japan

Bogota: Japan will look to confirm top spot when they face Austria in their final FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 Group E tie on Sunday.

Both teams have already secured their berths in the Round of 16 after two consecutive wins with Japan ahead on goal difference.