Japan beat China PR to stay on title trail

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Japan beat China PR to stay on title trail

Yongin: Japan claimed their second win at the 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Championship with a 2-0 win against China PR on Saturday.

Japan will next face hosts Korea Republic in Tuesday’s title decider while China PR will conclude their campaign against Hong Kong, China.

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Korea Republic impress against Hong Kong, China

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Korea Republic impress against Hong Kong, China

Yongin: Korea Republic made it two wins out of two after defeating Hong Kong, China 2-0 in their 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Championship tie on Friday.

The win sets up Hong Myung-bo’s side nicely heading into their final group game against Japan on Tuesday.

Preview - Qualifiers - Group A: MD3

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Preview - Qualifiers - Group A: MD3

Amman: Jordan will be determined to collect a second win on Sunday to keep pace with Islamic Republic of Iran and surprise package Bhutan in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers.

With all three sides in contention for a place at Australia 2026, Jordan will know that nothing less than victory against Singapore will suffice if they are to stay in the hunt heading into the final two matchdays.

Iran, meanwhile, face a buoyant Bhutan side in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the group.

IR Iran make Jafari proud

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

IR Iran make Jafari proud

Amman: Islamic Republic of Iran started their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A campaign on the right note with a 4-0 win against Singapore, much to the delight of head coach Marziyeh Jafari.

Having had to cope with less than perfect preparations coming into the Qualifiers, Jafari was understandably pleased to have passed their first test with flying colours as the Central Asian side bid to reach the Finals for only the second time.

Road to 26 Playoffs draw to set stage for remaining contenders

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Road to 26 Playoffs draw to set stage for remaining contenders

Kuala Lumpur: The six teams still in the running for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification will discover their remaining battle paths at the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs draw at 3pm on July 17, 2025 (Thursday), at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Six of the eight direct berths on offer to Asia have already been claimed following the conclusion of the third qualifying round last month, which featured three groups of six teams. The third and fourth-placed sides from each of those groups — Indonesia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — will get another shot via the Playoffs, which is scheduled for October 8 to 14.

Hernandez signs for Al Hilal, Basaksehir land Shomurodov

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Hernandez signs for Al Hilal, Basaksehir land Shomurodov

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC have completed the signing of France international Theo Hernandez from AC Milan, the Saudi Pro League club announced on Thursday.

The 27-year-old, who is the younger brother of Paris Saint-Germain and France defender Lucas Hernandez, spent six seasons in Milan.