Asia's hopefuls discover challengers

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Asia's hopefuls discover challengers

Washington: Asia's representatives learnt their FIFA World Cup 2026 challengers following the conclusion of the draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on Friday.

The 48 teams were drawn into 12 groups for the global showpiece which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States on June 11-July 19, 2026.

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#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 5 presented by VISA

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 5 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 5 served up a little bit of everything—rockets from range, ice-cold lobs, late equalisers and training-ground routines finished to perfection. 

From Yousefi's power drive to Chrigor's last-gasp sting, these strikes changed games and tilted group narratives across West and East. We've shortlisted the standout efforts—now it's your turn to back the one that stole your breath. 

First-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ mascot unveiled

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

First-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ mascot unveiled

Gold Coast: With less than 100 days to go, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ today unveiled the first-ever official mascot in the history of the competition: Naara, the fire horse.

Introduced to fans amid festivities celebrating International Volunteers’ Day in Gold Coast, the milestone follows the launch of WAVEMAKER, the tournament’s first-ever bespoke match ball created by Kelme, further underscoring the AFC’s commitment to setting new benchmarks for the Continent’s premier women’s national team competition.

Group B: Oman 0-0 Morocco

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Group B: Oman 0-0 Morocco

Al Rayyan: Oman had to settle for a goalless draw with 10-man Morocco in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group B tie at the Education City Stadium on Friday. 

The result left Oman’s knockout stage hopes hanging by a thread and they have to defeat Comoros on Monday to stand a chance of advancing. Morocco, who moved up to four points, will face already qualified Saudi Arabia.

Preview - Group C: MD2

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group C: MD2

Doha: Jamal Sellami is challenging his Jordan side to keep proving themselves as they prepare to face Kuwait in their second FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group C tie on Saturday.

Jordan made a winning start to their campaign with a 2-1 victory over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday but the Moroccan tactician does not want his players to rest on their laurels despite the opening win.

Preview - Group D: MD2

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group D: MD2

Doha: Iraq will be aiming to tighten their grip on a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 when they face Sudan in their Group D tie at Stadium 974 on Saturday.

Graham Arnold’s charges edged Bahrain 2-1 and have a two-point advantage at the summit after Sudan held 2021 champions Algeria to a goalless draw.

Ebrahim Lutfalla’s own goal gave Iraq the momentum to secure an opening day victory with Mohanad Ali doubling their lead in the 25th minute  before Bahrain scored a late consolation through Sayed Hashim.