Japan’s title bid ends

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Japan’s title bid ends

Doha: Japan’s challenge at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 came to an end after they suffered a 1-0 to Austria on Friday.

The East Asian side had plenty of chances - especially in the first half - but just could not find the finishing touch as they exited at the last eight stage for the fourth time.

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Qualifiers - Final Round: How the Groups stand

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: How the Groups stand

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round had it all as the games lit up the continent.

A thrilling round of action saw Singapore make history, heartbreak and battles to the end set up, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the groups stand with just one matchday remaining.

Chang applauds resilient Wuhan; delight for Bam Khatoon’s Jafari

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Chang applauds resilient Wuhan; delight for Bam Khatoon’s Jafari

Wuhan: Head coach Chang Weiwei didn’t hide his admiration for his Wuhan Jiangda players after their 2-0 triumph over East Bengal FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 Group B tie on Thursday.

A brace from Wang Shuang in the first half settled the tie for the Chinese Women's Super League side, who bounced back from their 1-1 stalemate against Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf on opening day.

Arnold urges focus as Iraq get set for Bolivia or Suriname showdown

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Arnold urges focus as Iraq get set for Bolivia or Suriname showdown

Kuala Lumpur: Graham Arnold has called for determination and focus after Iraq were drawn to face either Bolivia or Suriname in a single, winners-take-all FIFA Playoff Tournament tie next March for a place at the FIFA World Cup 2026. 

The draw, conducted at FIFA headquarters in Zürich, placed Iraq directly into the final stage of the inter-confederation playoff as one of the two seeded teams, bypassing the bracket semi-finals and standing just one match away from a historic return to football’s biggest stage.

#WAC2026 Dream XI – Build Your Team and win an Exclusive Trip to the Final

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

#WAC2026 Dream XI – Build Your Team and win an Exclusive Trip to the Final

Kuala Lumpur: Twelve teams are bound for Australia next year to chase the ultimate prize at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

To get you match-ready, the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Dream XI invites fans everywhere to pick their perfect team of 11 from a star-studded pool that blends all-time greats with rising talents. 

Ready to pick your XI and play for a place at the Final? Build your team now at the-afc.com/wac_dreamxi or on the AFC LIVE app.

Think you can spot greatness? Back your instincts, lock in your XI, nail the pop-up question, and you could be on your way to the Final.