Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Rabat: DPR Korea suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to Nigeria in their concluding FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Group B tie on Friday.

The loss, however, didn't prove too costly as the two-time defending champions still topped the group ahead of Nigeria, with Poland also finishing on six points.

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Group E: China PR 7-0 Samoa

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Group E: China PR 7-0 Samoa

Rabat: China PR cruised into the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Round of 16 after a sparkling 7-0 win over Samoa in their Group E tie on Thursday.

The East Asian side are level on six points with the United States, with their meeting on Sunday to decide the group winners.

Group F: Spain 3-1 Australia

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Group F: Spain 3-1 Australia

Rabat: Australia’s knockout stage hopes suffered a blow after they were defeated 3-1 by Spain in their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 match on Thursday.

All, however, is not lost for the Young Matildas - who are on one point - as a win against Mexico in their final Group F fixture on Sunday could well be enough to clinch a Round of 16 berth.

Player to watch: Jay Idzes (INA)

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Jay Idzes (INA)

Kuala Lumpur: A commanding presence at the heart of Indonesia's defence, skipper Jay Idzes has emerged as a key figure in the Garuda's transformation into a more competitive force in Asian football.

The 26-year-old centre-back polished his skills in Italy, and his experience at the highest level of the European game will be an important asset as the Southeast Asian side look to make their mark at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday Two Player of the Match Presented by STA

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday Two Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage turned up the heat on Matchday Two, with last-gasp drama, stunning goals and match-winning performances lighting up the continent from East to West.

Now, the spotlight is on the Players of the Match winners! Check out the list and pick your star and make your vote count in the battle to crown the best of the best.

#ACLElite Matchday Fantasy: Best Picks for Matchday Three

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

#ACLElite Matchday Fantasy: Best Picks for Matchday Three

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ returns for Matchday Three, and the fantasy action is heating up. Matchday Two delivered another dose of unforgettable moments, from Cristiano Ronaldo finding the net for his 981st career goal to Houssine Rahimi soaring to another flying performance.

Meanwhile, those who trusted Ruben Neves with the captain's armband had plenty to celebrate, as the Al Hilal SFC midfielder also found his name on the scoresheet.

With star names delivering and fantasy fortunes shifting, the question is: who will rise to the occasion next? Before turning our attention to the exciting fixtures of Matchday Three, let's take a quick look back at the standout moments and top performers from the previous round.