Group F: China PR 1-3 Spain

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Group F: China PR 1-3 Spain

Sosnowiec: China PR advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 despite losing 3-1 to Spain on Sunday.

The East Asians finished third in Group F after Nigeria’s 10-1 win against New Caledonia saw the African side pipping them to the second spot with China PR progressing as one of the best third-placed teams.

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Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Lodz: Korea Republic sealed their spot into the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after edging 10-man Ecuador in their Group C fixture on Saturday.

The win saw Korea Republic finish second on four points behind group winners France, with Ecuador third on three points and facing an anxious wait to see if they will progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Lodz: Japan came from behind to hold Italy to a 1-1 draw in their final FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group D tie on Saturday.

The result means Japan concluded their group stage campaign unbeaten on five points to finish second, two adrift of Italy and will take on the winners of Group E in the Round of 16 on Friday.

Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC will begin the defence of their title with a tricky opener against Pakhtakor (UZB) in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli are bidding to become the first side to lift the coveted trophy for a third consecutive edition.

Preview: Al Qadsiah Club (KSA) v Al Wasl FC (UAE)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Al Qadsiah Club (KSA) v Al Wasl FC (UAE)

Dammam: Al Qadsiah Club and Al Wasl are set for a cagey encounter when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

While one team will be making their debut, the other is winless in their last five matches on the continental stage.

Preview: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Basra: Esteghlal FC and Al Sadd SC are set for a titanic clash in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

Both will be seeking winning starts as they look to go all the way in Asia's premier men's club tournament.