Asian trio stay on course for title

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Asian trio stay on course for title

Bogota: Three Asian teams will feature in the Round 16 of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 following the conclusion of the group stage on Sunday.

Japan, the 2018 champions, joined two-time winners DPR Korea and Korea Republic - who are seeking to lift their maiden title - in the knockout stage

Group E: Japan cruise past Austria to stay perfect

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Group E: Japan cruise past Austria to stay perfect

Bogota: Japan dominated from the start as they defeated Austria 2-0 to top Group E of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Sunday.

The 2018 champions completed the group stage with a perfect record of three wins and will face Nigeria in the Round of 16.

Group F: DPR Korea finish top in style

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Group F: DPR Korea finish top in style

Cali: DPR Korea defeated the Netherlands 2-0 to top Group F of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Sunday.

The reigning AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ champions finished with three wins and will take on Austria in the Round of 16.

Group D: Korea Republic stun Germany to progress

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Group D: Korea Republic stun Germany to progress

Bogota: Park Soo-jeong’s clinical finish and strong goalkeeping from Woo Seo-bin paved the way for a 1-0 Korea Republic win over Germany in their Group D finale of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Saturday.

The victory meant Korea Republic advanced to the knockout stage as one of the best four third-placed teams and will meet Colombia in the Round of 16. Despite the loss, Germany claimed top spot in the group, just ahead of Nigeria.

Matchday One: Five Takeaways

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Matchday One: Five Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 1 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 was a spectacular affair with shock results and outstanding performances.

As the teams prepare for the next round of matches on Tuesday, the-AFC.com takes a look at five talking points from Thursday's action.

Know your team: IR Iran

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Know your team: IR Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will head to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 confident that they will be challenging for the title.

Having lifted the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ trophy for the 13th time in April, Iran have spared no effort in preparing for a title tilt at the global showpiece.