Defeat leaves Panama heartbroken

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Defeat leaves Panama heartbroken

Houston: Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen was left to rue on a missed opportunity after his side suffered a last-gasp defeat to Ghana in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L tie on Wednesday.

The Central American side looked set for a share of the points but were hit right at the very end, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring ⁠the winner for Ghana in fifth minute of added time.

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MD1: The Asian goals

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

MD1: The Asian goals

Los Angeles: Matchday One of the FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded with all nine Asian teams having done their best to shine on the global stage.

While there were highs and lows for the continent's representatives, all nine sides found the back of the net in matches against top-quality opponents.

The-AFC.com rewinds the Asian goals and invites you - the fans - to tell us which is your favourite.

Preview - Group D: United States v Australia

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group D: United States v Australia

Seattle: Australia head coach Tony Popovic believes his team is capable of making further improvements ahead of their clash with FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts the United States as the Socceroos stand on the cusp of a place in the knockout rounds.

A 2-0 win over Turkiye in their Group D opener last week sees the Australians go into the clash in Seattle level on three points with Mauricho Pochettino’s side, who kicked off their campaign with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Paraguay last week.

That sets up a battle for top spot in the standings between the two nations and victory for either side would confirm progress into the Round of 32 with one group phase match remaining.

Kamada: Japan on the right track

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Kamada: Japan on the right track

Arlington: Daichi Kamada believes Japan’s battling performance in their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their Group F opener in Dallas at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is another sign of the progress that has been made by the Samurai Blue over the last four years.

Kamada scored his side’s all-important 88th minute equaliser on Sunday to salvage a point against the former European champions and ensure a positive start to the campaign for Hajime Moriyasu’s side.

Group B: Canada 6-0 Qatar

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Group B: Canada 6-0 Qatar

Vancouver: Canada defeated nine-man Qatar 6-0 to clinch their first ever FIFA World Cup victory on Thursday in a Group B match marred by a serious injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.

A Jonathan David hat-trick, one apiece form Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba as well as a Qatar own goal sealed a momentous victory for the Canadians, who now need only a draw against Switzerland in their final match to finish top of the group.

Robertson and Scotland eye history against Morocco

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Robertson and Scotland eye history against Morocco

Foxborough: Scotland captain Andy Robertson urged his team to build on their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 win against Haiti and get a result against Morocco on Friday which would help propel them into the knockout rounds of the tournament for the very first time.

Scotland ended the first matchday top of the Group C standings and victory against Morocco should confirm their spot in the Round of 32.