Al Dawsari, Abdulhamid to lead Saudi Arabia

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Al Dawsari, Abdulhamid to lead Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Salem Al Dawsari will lead Saudi Arabia's challenge at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the forward set to make his third appearance at the global showpiece.

Head coach Georgios Donis named his final squad on Monday, with Lens defender Saud Abdulhamid also expected to play a prominent role in Saudi Arabia's bid to advance past the group stage.

Al Hilal SFC’s Al ‌Dawsari, the 2025 AFC Player of the Year, scored the winner in Saudi Arabia's 2-1 upset of Argentina in their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opener.

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Volpato gets Australia nod

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Volpato gets Australia nod

Sydney: Head coach Tony Popovic named Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato in Australia's 26-strong squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday after he switched allegiance last week.

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder, who was born and raised in Sydney and plays for Sassuolo in Serie A, is one of two uncapped players along with Japan-based striker Tete Yengi.

Know your team: Qatar

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Know your team: Qatar

Kuala Lumpur: Qatar will be on a mission to stamp their march on the FIFA World Cup 26.

Appearing on the global stage on merit for the first time, the 2022 hosts will be aiming to maximise on their experience to advance past the group stage.

Asian Moments: 2010

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Asian Moments: 2010

Kuala Lumpur: We are getting closer and closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and as the global showpiece gets set to unveil an expanded cast of 48 teams, the-AFC.com continues its series where we revisit the performances of Asian teams over the years.

After reviewing the 2006 edition last time around, we now look at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa which was not only a monumental occasion for the African continent but also for Asia as two AFC representatives, Japan and Korea Republic, made it to the knockout rounds while Australia and DPR Korea also scripted the history of their own. 

West Asia Wrap: Kuwait SC, Al Ittihad firmly in charge

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Kuwait SC, Al Ittihad firmly in charge

Doha: Kuwait SC continued their relentless pursuit of the Kuwait Premier League title with a 2-0 victory against Kazma.

Champions Air Force SC were untroubled in their penultimate match while Al Ittihad Aleppo remain in charge in Syria.
 
The-AFC.com revisits the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Newcomers Asia Talas signal intentions

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Newcomers Asia Talas signal intentions

Bishkek: Newly-promoted Asia Talas FC continue to make waves in Kyrgyz Republic with strong finishes while three-time champions FK Arkadag are edging closer to wrapping up another successful season in Turkmenistan.

Paro FC appear to be back to their winning ways after a poor start in Bhutan, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.