Group A: New Zealand 0-3 Japan

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Group A: New Zealand 0-3 Japan

Valparaiso: Japan sealed top spot in Group A of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Round of 16 with a commanding 3-0 win over New Zealand on Friday.

The win maintained Japan’s perfect record in the competition with New Zealand ending their campaign at the foot of the table.

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Group B: Panama 1-2 Korea Republic

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Group B: Panama 1-2 Korea Republic

Valparaiso: Korea Republic secured their first win of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 after defeating Panama 2-1 in their Group B tie on Friday.

Goals from Kim Hyun-min and Shin Min-ha secured the victory, with Kevin Walder replying for Panama, as the win kept Korea Republic's qualifying hopes alive as one of the top third-placed teams.

#ACLElite - MD2 in numbers

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

#ACLElite - MD2 in numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 was a sumptuous affair, with high quality action, top-notch goals and defensive resilience.

The-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures from the 12 matches that caught the eye.

Road to 26 Playoffs contenders gear up for epic battles

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Road to 26 Playoffs contenders gear up for epic battles

Kuala Lumpur: Only six Asian sides remain in the running to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Group Stage, which kicks off on Wednesday (October 8).

The contenders – divided into two groups – will battle for the two direct berths on offer, with only each group winner to progress, as they look to join the six teams that have already sealed their places at the global showpiece.

Ha Noi’s domination delights Polking

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Ha Noi’s domination delights Polking

Hanoi: Cong An Ha Noi FC claimed the outright lead in Group E of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 thanks to a 3-0 win against Tai Po FC with head coach Alexandre Polking proud of how his side handled the game.

The win took Ha Noi to four points, one ahead of Tai Po and Macarthur FC - who defeated Beijing FC with a similar score - but Polking doesn’t want to look too far ahead just yet.

Poyatos’ tweaks pay off for Gamba

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Poyatos’ tweaks pay off for Gamba

Ratchaburi: Head coach Daniel Poyatos pinpointed a second half change as key to Gamba Osaka’s 2-0 win against Ratchaburi FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group F win on Thursday.

The win ensured that the Japan side kept pace with Vietnam’s Nam Dinh FC - who defeated Eastern FC 1-0 - with both teams on maximum points after two matches.