Know Your Team – Japan

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Know Your Team – Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will aim to turn continental disappointment into global success when they begin their FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 campaign on Saturday.

The Young Samurai Blue reached the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 earlier this year, falling 2-0 to eventual champions Australia.

The defeat denied them a chance at a record-equalling seventh continental crown but qualification for the global stage was secured yet again for the global youth showpiece.

Know Your Team - Australia

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Know Your Team - Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will look to transfer continental success to the global stage at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 which kicks off on Saturday. 

Winning the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 put Trevor Morgan’s side in good stead as the Young Socceroos booked a return to the global showpiece for the first time in 12 years.

#ACLElite – Vote for your VISA Top Goal of MD1

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your VISA Top Goal of MD1

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 lived up to the hype with excitement, drama, and of course, top goals, as Asia's heavyweights announced themselves across the continent. 

Long-distance rocket, one-two and stoppage-time winner, you name it! MD1 delivered the full spectrum: breakneck counters, precision from the edge, and nerves of steel when it mattered most. 

Following the first round of fixtures, the-AFC.com selects the standout finishes from MD1 and asks you, the fans of Asian football, to vote for your favourite VISA Best Goal at the bottom of the article. 

FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) 1-3 Pyramids FC (EGY)

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) 1-3 Pyramids FC (EGY)

Jeddah: A hat-trick from Fiston Mayele propelled Pyramids FC to their second consecutive victory in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 in a 3-1 win over Al Ahli Saudi FC in the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup 2025 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Tuesday.

It sent the Egyptians into the FIFA Challenger Cup 2025, where they will take on Mexico’s Cruz Azul or the yet-to-be-determined CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores champions on December 13. The winners of this tie will play Paris Saint-Germain for FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 glory.

Preview - Qualifiers: Matchday Three

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Preview - Qualifiers: Matchday Three

Kuala Lumpur: It all comes down to Matchday Three of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers with seven groups to be decided on Wednesday. 

The action promises to be frantic and the-AFC.com takes a look at how the groups stand, with Group D - to be hosted by Saudi Arabia - to take place in October.

The eight group winners and seven best-ranked runners-up will join hosts Indonesia at the Finals.

Europe Wrap: Asia's finest shine

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Europe Wrap: Asia's finest shine

Kuala Lumpur: It proved a good week out for Indonesia and Australia’s international goalkeepers Emil Audero and Mathew Ryan, who kept their first clean sheets of the season in Italy and Spain respectively. 

Asia’s internationals also bagged their share of goals and assists across all competitions in key leagues, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.