Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will be out to recapture past glories when they compete in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025.

Winners of the second edition in 2010 when they beat Japan on penalties, Korea Republic have only made the Finals in three of the subsequent seven editions.

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Know Your Team - Japan

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Know Your Team - Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Perennial contenders Japan will be aiming to reclaim the crown when they take to the field at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025.

Champions in 2014 and runners-up in 2010 and 2016, Japan have been consistent performers, having qualified for every edition of the tournament and reaching the knockout stage on each occasion.

The young Nadeshiko will expect a deep run in the competition with their rising stars having shone at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024.

Know Your Team - DPR Korea

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Know Your Team - DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea will go in search of a record-extending fourth title when they compete in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 which kicks off on Friday.

DPR Korea were simply irresistible enroute to emerging champions at last year’s edition, defeating Spain on penalties to edge past their beaten opponents in the overall trophy count.

Know Your team - China PR

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Know Your team - China PR

Kuala Lumpur: China PR will be aiming to create history at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025, seeking to progress beyond the group stage for the first time with the tournament kicking off on Friday.

Appearing in their fourth Finals, China PR will look to build on their encouraging run at the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024, where they finished fourth to secure their spot in Morocco.

Al Dawsari and Takahashi crowned Asia’s finest at AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Al Dawsari and Takahashi crowned Asia’s finest at AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM

Riyadh: Saudi Arabian maestro Salem Al Dawsari was named the AFC Player of the Year and Japan star Hana Takahashi claimed the AFC Women’s Player of the Year honour on Thursday night at the dazzling AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

The pair took home the ultimate accolade of being Asia’s finest at the 29th edition of the gala, which also crowned winners from across 18 other categories on a memorable occasion at the iconic King Fahad Cultural Center.

Qualifiers - Final Round: How the Groups stand

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: How the Groups stand

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round more than delivered on what was expected as the matches lit up the continent.

A thrilling day of action saw highs and lows and the-AFC.com takes a look at how it all stands, with only the six group winners to advance to the Finals.