Preview - Group A MD2: Mexico v Australia

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Preview - Group A MD2: Mexico v Australia

Bogota: Australia's only option will be three points when they face Mexico in Group A of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Tuesday.

The Young Matildas suffered a 2-0 defeat to Colombia in their opening match and will go into the tie against Mexico knowing another loss could well mean missing out on a place in the Round of 16.

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Group D: Nigeria 1-0 Korea Republic

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Group D: Nigeria 1-0 Korea Republic

Bogota: Korea Republic suffered a 1-0 loss to Nigeria in their opening FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 Group D match on Sunday.

Flourish Sabatine’s goal four minutes before the end enabled the African side to take the three points.

Preview - Group E MD1: Japan v New Zealand

Sun, 01 Sep, 2024

Preview - Group E MD1: Japan v New Zealand

Bogota: Japan will expect nothing less than a win in their opening FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 tie on Monday.

The 2018 champions face New Zealand in Group E with Ghana and Austria to follow.

Preview - Group F MD1: DPR Korea v Argentina

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Preview - Group F MD1: DPR Korea v Argentina

Cali: DPR Korea will start as firm favourites when they take on Argentina in Group F of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Colombia 2024 on Monday.

The East Asian side will also face Costa Rica and the Netherlands, with a place in the Round of 16 well within reach of Ri Song Ho's side.

#ACLElite trophy set to dazzle fans

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

#ACLElite trophy set to dazzle fans

Kuala Lumpur: Football fans in Asia will have the thrilling opportunity to get up close and personal with the new AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) silverware when it makes its way across the Continent over the course of the 2024/25 campaign.

The magnificent original trophy is set to embark on a Trophy Visit to each of the 12 participating Member Associations of Asia’s elite men’s club competition, with the home of reigning champions Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates earmarked as the first stop on the opening matchday of the League Stage on Monday, September 16.

Hong ready to hit the ground running with Korea Republic

Sun, 01 Sep, 2024

Hong ready to hit the ground running with Korea Republic

Seoul: Hong Myung-bo has returned as Korea Republic head coach, 10 years after his last stint at the helm of the national team ended in disappointment.

He talks to the-AFC.com about the lessons he has learned over the past decade and his ambitions for the current team.

ASEAN Wrap: PSM imperious in Liga 1; Buriram dominant again

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: PSM imperious in Liga 1; Buriram dominant again

Balikpapan: PSM Makassar won their third straight match in Indonesia’s Liga 1 to stay top of the standings as they look to reclaim the title they won in the 2022/23 season.

Over in Thai League 1, Buriram United continued their impressive start with yet another win as their rivals started to falter.

Matches were also played in Australia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, so join the-AFC.com as we run through this past week’s domestic action  in Southeast Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: NorthEast United lift Durand Cup for the first time

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: NorthEast United lift Durand Cup for the first time

New Delhi: NorthEast United FC stunned favourites Mohun Bagan Super Giants in the penalty shootout to lift the Durand Cup - Asia’s oldest football tournament, while FC AGMK kept up the chase on league leaders FC Nasaf in the Uzbekistan League.

 In Islamic Republic of Iran, Sepahan continue to set the early pace after recording their third consecutive victory.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week’s domestic action across Central and South Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan go joint top after edging Pohang; Sanfrecce reach summit

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan go joint top after edging Pohang; Sanfrecce reach summit

Ulsan: Reigning K1 League champions Ulsan HD clinched a thrilling double over last season’s runners-up, Pohang Steelers, in a nine-goal East Coast derby to reach the summit.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima, meanwhile, snatched the lead from Machida Zelvia in the J1 League.

There was also action in Chinese Taipei while Hong Kong’s Premier League 2024-25 season kicked off, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal win thriller; four sides set pace in UAE

Sun, 01 Sep, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal win thriller; four sides set pace in UAE

Doha: Al Hilal SFC had to dig deep to maintain their perfect start to the 2024/25 Saudi Pro League season while Al Nassr recorded their first win of the campaign.

In the UAE, Al Nasr took pole heading into the international break with three other sides level on points with the leaders.