Group E: Kenya 0-3 China PR

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Group E: Kenya 0-3 China PR

Rabat: Xu Xiaotang’s second half brace steered China PR to a 3-0 win against Kenya in their opening FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 Group E tie on Monday.

Xu Yue had given Ma Xiaoxu’s side the lead in the first half before Xiaotang scored twice in four second-half minutes to seal China PR’s victory, with Samoa next up for them on Thursday.

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Group D: Japan 5-0 Zambia

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Group D: Japan 5-0 Zambia

Rabat: Japan cruised to a 5-0 win against Zambia in their opening FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 Group D tie on Sunday.

Sadayoshi Shira’s side were relatively untroubled as strikes from Nanami Kurita (two), Wara Shimizu, Asuka Tanaka and an own goal from Grace Phiri gave them a resounding start.

Group B: DPR Korea 6-0 Puerto Rico

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Group B: DPR Korea 6-0 Puerto Rico

Rabat: DPR Korea began their title defence in style with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Puerto Rico in Group B of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 on Saturday.

The two-time defending champions are seeking a record-extending fifth title and will next play Poland on Tuesday.

Player to watch: Nasser Al Gahwashi (YEM)

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Nasser Al Gahwashi (YEM)

Kuala Lumpur: Nasser Al Gahwashi has already delivered one of the defining moments in Yemen's journey to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ and the influential midfielder will be looking to inspire the West Asian side to greater heights when they return to the continental stage.

A creative spark in midfield with an eye for goal, Al Gahwashi has established himself as one of Yemen's most important players, combining his technical ability with a knack for producing decisive contributions.

West Asia Wrap: Al Qadsiah go top; Al Sadd lose ground

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Qadsiah go top; Al Sadd lose ground

Doha: Al Qadsiah took advantage of Al Hilal SFC not being in action to seize the Saudi Pro League lead while Al Sadd SC suffered late heartbreak against Al Duhail SC.

Al Jazira fought back for a share of the points to lead the UAE Pro League while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis claim pole; mixed start for Mohun Bagan

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis claim pole; mixed start for Mohun Bagan

Tehran: Persepolis took over the top in the Islamic Republic of Iran while FC Bars Issyk-Kul and Neftchi Fergana consolidated their positions in Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan in contrasting fashion.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant opened their campaign in India with a defeat, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.