DPR Korea cruise past Colombia to reach final

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

DPR Korea cruise past Colombia to reach final

Lodz: Defending champions DPR Korea powered into the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 final after defeating Colombia 3-0 in their semi-final tie on Wednesday.

Pak Ok I, Choe Rim Jong and So Ryu Gyong were all on target as the three-time champions produced another masterful display to move within one victory of retaining their title. 

DPR Korea are now just one match away from becoming the first team to retain the U-20 showpiece. Few would bet against them although Spain, who dispatched Italy 2-0 in their semi-final, will provide the sternest of tests.

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Group A: Saudi Arabia snatch win; Iraq, Oman share points

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Group A: Saudi Arabia snatch win; Iraq, Oman share points

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia needed an own goal to open their Gulf Cup 2026 campaign with a win against Kuwait on Wednesday. 

Iraq and Oman, meanwhile, settled for a 1-1 draw in the other Group A tie at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium.

AG (M): China PR, DPR Korea seal knockout stage spots

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

AG (M): China PR, DPR Korea seal knockout stage spots

Kuala Lumpur: China PR and DPR Korea became the final two teams to book their berths in the Asian Games 2026 men’s football quarter-finals after the completion of the group stage on Wednesday.

The last eight showdowns will see defending champions Korea Republic facing Vietnam, China PR taking on Thailand, Uzbekistan playing Saudi Arabia while Japan will meet DPR Korea with the matches to take place on Friday and Saturday.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 1 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 1 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2026/27 League Stage got off to a thrilling start, with Matchday 1 delivering goals, comebacks and standout individual performances from East to West. 

Below is a shortlist drawn from the Player of the Match winners - now it’s over to you to pick your favourite from the best of the best. 

AG(M): Vietnam and Korea Republic advance

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

AG(M): Vietnam and Korea Republic advance

Nagoya: Vietnam and Korea Republic confirmed their spots in the Asian Games 2026 men's football quarter-finals on Tuesday, with Uzbekistan also completing a perfect Group C campaign.

Vietnam progressed despite suffering a 2-0 defeat to already-qualified Uzbekistan, while Korea Republic defeated Saudi Arabia by the same scoreline in Group D.

Europe Wrap: Machino, Lee net first goals

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Europe Wrap: Machino, Lee net first goals

Kuala Lumpur: Japan striker Shuto Machino and Korea Republic’s Lee Han-beom had a memorable week when they struck their first goals of the season.

Machino claimed his in the Bundesliga in his second appearance while centreback Lee bagged his first in seven Belgian Pro League showings.

There were also goals and assists for other Continental stars, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.