R16 - Preview: Colombia v Korea Republic

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

R16 - Preview: Colombia v Korea Republic

Cali: Korea Republic are to face another stern test in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2024 when they take on hosts Colombia at Estadio Pascual Guerrero on Wednesday.

Korea Republic stunned Germany in their final Group D match to advance as one of the four best third-placed teams while Colombia finished top of Group A with three wins.

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.

Preview - Group A: United Arab Emirates v IR Iran

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Preview - Group A: United Arab Emirates v IR Iran

Al Ain: United Arab Emirates and Islamic Republic of Iran are set for a blockbuster when they face off in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

UAE produced an amazing fightback to defeat Qatar 3-1 while Iran displayed resilience to see off the challenge of Kyrgyz Republic, winning their opening tie 1-0 on Thursday.

Preview - Group B: Kuwait v Iraq

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Preview - Group B: Kuwait v Iraq

Ardiya: Kuwait will have their work cut out for them when they meet a buoyant Iraq in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 2026 Group B tie on Tuesday.

Kuwait secured a crucial point in a 1-1 draw against Jordan, while Iraq edged Oman 1-0 on Thursday.

Preview - Group C: Bahrain v Japan

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Preview - Group C: Bahrain v Japan

Riffa: Bahrain and Japan will aim to gain early control of Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 when they meet at Bahrain National Stadium on Tuesday.

Both recorded opening round wins on Thursday, Bahrain stunning Australia 1-0 while Japan were magnificent in a 7-0 victory against China PR.

Preview - Qualifiers Playoffs (2nd leg)

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Preview - Qualifiers Playoffs (2nd leg)

Kuala Lumpur: The race to fill the remaining three berths available in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round will conclude on Tuesday.

Mongolia will host Timor-Leste, Cambodia welcome Sri Lanka while Macau will square off against Brunei Darussalam.

The-AFC.com takes a look at what can be expected in the second leg of the three ties.

Know your team: Tajikistan

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Know your team: Tajikistan

Kuala Lumpur: Having qualified for their first senior FIFA tournament, Tajikistan will be out to impress at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.

The Central Asian nation booked their ticket to the Finals after finishing fourth in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 and awaiting them at the global showpiece will be Morocco, Portugal and Panama.

#ACLElite contenders set for riveting League Stage battles

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

#ACLElite contenders set for riveting League Stage battles

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s finest 24 clubs will take centre stage next week when the inaugural 2024/25 season of the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) kicks off on Monday, September 16.

Asian football fans can look forward to 12 tantalising ties in the first of eight matchdays in the League Stage – a format being implemented for the first time in an AFC club competition.