Group J: Republic of Ireland 2-1 Uzbekistan

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Group J: Republic of Ireland 2-1 Uzbekistan

Doha: Uzbekistan’s knockout stage hopes suffered a setback after going down 2-1 to the Republic of Ireland in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Group J tie on Friday.

Grady McDonnell cancelled out Abubakir Shukurullaev’s opener for Uzbekistan, with the Irish side sealing the three points from Michael Noonan’s late second half strike.

Uzbekistan trail leaders Ireland by three points and need to defeat winless Panama on Tuesday to boost their chances of progressing.

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Group L: Saudi Arabia 3-2 New Zealand

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Group L: Saudi Arabia 3-2 New Zealand

Doha: A last-gasp Thari Saeed strike earned Saudi Arabia a dramatic 3-2 win against New Zealand in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Group L tie on Saturday.

The win revived Saudi Arabia's chances of reaching the Round of 32 as they drew level on three points with Mali, their final Group L opponents on Tuesday.

Group I: USA 2-1 Tajikistan

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Group I: USA 2-1 Tajikistan

Doha: United States held off a spirited Tajikistan to emerge 2-1 winners in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Group I tie on Friday.

Tajikistan took an early lead through Mukhammad Nazriev but the Americans replied through Cavan Sullivan and Nimfasha Berchimas to claim a comeback win.

The result leaves the Central Asian side rooted at the foot of the table with their final fixture against Burkina Faso on Tuesday.

#ACLElite - Matchday Four: Five Takeaways

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

#ACLElite - Matchday Four: Five Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: With the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 reaching its business end, Matchday Four witnessed a more cautious approach as teams opted to not take risks.

Nonetheless, there was dramatic action across the continent with battling performances, wonder goals and heartbreak.

The-AFC.com highlights five things that caught the eye.

#ACLTwo - Matchday Four: Facts & Figures

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

#ACLTwo - Matchday Four: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The race for knockout stage spots intensified on Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group Stage.

It was action galore and the-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that caught the eye.

Stott: The AWCL is simply perfect

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Stott: The AWCL is simply perfect

Kuala Lumpur: The experience of being part of the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ has whetted the appetite of Rebekah Stott for more as her Melbourne City FC prepare for their 2025/26 Group Stage campaign on Thursday.

Stott led Melbourne City to last season’s final, losing to Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC on penalties but it was nearly a journey that didn’t happen for the 32-year-old.