Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 2018

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 2018

Kuala Lumpur: With less than two weeks to go until the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup™ Qatar 2022, the-AFC.com continues its look back at how the Asian teams have performed at the global showpiece over the years. 

Four years ago, Russia 2018 marked the first time the Asian Football Confederation had five representatives as Australia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Korea Republic and Saudi Arabia all advanced to the 2018 edition. 

And it was to be a campaign that produced a number of memorable moments, from Son Heung-min eliminating Germany to Alireza Beiranvand denying Cristiano Ronaldo and much more.

5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

Tue, 01 Nov, 2022

5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

Kuala Lumpur: Over the years a number of Asian players have produced the goods at the FIFA World Cup, lighting up arenas around the globe and providing incredible moments that have gone down in the Continent’s footballing folklore. 

With the kick-off for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 only days away, we turn back the clock to highlight the achievements of five Asian players who have shone brightest on the global showpiece.

You can tell us who you think is the best Asian player at the FIFA World Cup by voting at the bottom of the article. 

Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 2014

Sat, 05 Nov, 2022

Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 2014

Kuala Lumpur: We are getting closer and closer to the FIFA World Cup™ Qatar 2022, and as the global showpiece returns to Asia after a gap of two decades, the-AFC.com continues its series where we revisit the performances of Asian teams in the prestigious tournament over the years.

Korea Republic, Japan and Australia continued their tradition of representing Asia, while 2014 marked a return after 16 years of absence for Islamic Republic of Iran, but unlike in South Africa four years earlier, there would be no AFC representation in the knockout stage this time.

Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 2010

Fri, 04 Nov, 2022

Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 2010

Kuala Lumpur: We are getting closer and closer to the FIFA World Cup™ Qatar 2022, and as the global showpiece returns to Asia after a gap of two decades, the-AFC.com continues its series where we revisit the performances of Asian teams in the prestigious tournament 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. 

Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 2006

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 2006

Kuala Lumpur: With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 drawing ever closer, the-AFC.com continues its series of looking back at how Asian teams have performed at the global showpiece over the years.

Following the emphatic success of Korea Republic and Japan, the co-hosts of 2002, Asian football was on the rise, and returned four years later with Islamic Republic of Iran replacing China PR as part of the quartet representing the AFC at Germany 2006.

Australia's Mabil completes journey from refugee camp to FIFA World Cup

Sat, 05 Nov, 2022

Australia's Mabil completes journey from refugee camp to FIFA World Cup

Sydney: Awer Mabil will complete a remarkable journey from a refugee camp to the planet's biggest sporting spectacle when he lines up for Australia at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, overcoming personal tragedy along the way.

The winger's rise from humble beginnings is the stuff dreams are made of and the 27-year-old, who plays in La Liga for Cadiz, has never forgotten where he came from.