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.

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#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.

Player to watch: Chanathip Songkrasin (THA)

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Chanathip Songkrasin (THA)

Kuala Lumpur: Chanathip Songkrasin’s status as one of Thailand’s footballing legends has long been established after a career for club and country that is unmatched in the history of Southeast Asian football.

The 33-year-old will travel for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ seeking to notch up another mark in an illustrious career that has seen the playmaker set new milestones for players from his home region.

Group D: Japan 2-0 France

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Group D: Japan 2-0 France

Rabat: Japan booked their spot in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Round of 16 after defeating France 2-0 in their Group D tie on Wednesday.

Mei Hanashiro scored a brilliant last-gasp brace to secure a second successive victory for Japan and seal their place in the knockout stage with a match to spare.

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026 reinforces unity, inspires growth

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026 reinforces unity, inspires growth

Tokyo: Asian football’s foremost leaders concluded the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026 on Wednesday with an inspired outlook for the future.

Hosted in Japan for the first time, the fourth edition of the flagship gathering fostered two days of insightful discussions, knowledge-sharing and collaboration among the 120 participants, while reaffirming the AFC’s commitment to empowering its MAs and RAs.

Player to watch: Akram Afif (QAT)

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Akram Afif (QAT)

Kuala Lumpur: Few players have had a greater influence on Qatar's rise in Asian football than attacking midfielder Akram Afif, who was instrumental in the Maroons' historic back-to-back AFC Asian Cup™ triumphs.

As the West Asian side look towards defending their title at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, the two-time AFC Player of the Year's experience, creativity and ability to shine on decisive occasions will once again place him in the spotlight.