Preview - SF: Japan v DPR Korea

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview - SF: Japan v DPR Korea

Rabat: It will be a meeting between familiar foes when Japan and DPR Korea square off in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 on Wednesday.

Both have tasted glory before with DPR Korea seeking a third consecutive title and fifth overall while Japan are aiming to go all the way for a second time, having emerged champions in 2014.

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DPR Korea, Japan set up s-final showdown; China PR’s run ends

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

DPR Korea, Japan set up s-final showdown; China PR’s run ends

Sale: DPR Korea and Japan set up a FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 semi-final showdown after advancing from their respective last eight ties in contrasting fashion on Sunday.

DPR Korea cruised to a 3-0 win against the United States while Japan edged Ghana 1-0, with the two Asian heavyweights to meet on Wednesday.
 
China PR, meanwhile, exited the tournament after a 2-1 defeat to Brazil, who will meet Nigeria next. 

Road to Uzbekistan 2027 begins for #AFCU17 hopefuls

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Road to Uzbekistan 2027 begins for #AFCU17 hopefuls

Kuala Lumpur: The mission to reach the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027™ gets underway on November 8 (Sunday) for the 35 teams in the 22nd edition of the Qualifiers.

The cast has been split evenly into seven groups to contest a single round-robin centralised league format until November 20, with only the winners advancing to the 22nd edition of the Finals in May 2027.

Preview: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Jeonju: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC know they will have to be on their toes against Johor Darul Ta’zim in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Korea Republic's Jeonbuk will head into the tie having collected just one point from their last two matches while Malaysia's JDT are unbeaten three games into the season.

Preview: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Kobe: Victory will be Vissel Kobe's only expectation when they host Ratchaburi FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Japan's Vissel are on a run of three consecutive victories while Thailand's Ratchaburi only have a point to their name.

Preview: Kashiwa Reysol (JPN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview: Kashiwa Reysol (JPN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Kashiwa: Expect a no-holds barred clash when Kashiwa Reysol and Daejeon Hana Citizen FC face off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Both teams need victory after a tough Matchday Three which saw Japan's Kashiwa held by Ratchaburi FC while Korea Republic's Daejeon lost their unbeaten record to Vissel Kobe.