Japan beat Iceland 1-0 in last home fixture before World Cup 2026
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) wrapped up their final home match ahead of the FIFA…
Japan beat Iceland 1-0 in last home fixture before World Cup 2026
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) wrapped up their final home match ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with a 1-0 win over Iceland in the KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2026 “Together We Are Stronger”, held at Tokyo’s National Stadium on Sunday 31 May. With Japan set to begin their World Cup campaign in the United…
Australia hammer Philippines in ASEAN U19 clash
Australia made a dominant start to their ASEAN U19 Boys’ Bank Sumut Championship 2026 Group C campaign, thrashing the Philippines 10-0 at the Sumatera Utara Main Stadium in Deli Serdang. Medin Memeti led the way with five goals, including a penalty, while Lawrence Wong and Mathias Macallister both added braces. Alexandro Nunes also converted from…
Donis Cuts Saudi World Cup Squad Amid Selection Debate
Saudi Arabia’s squad for the World Cup has been trimmed down after an initial 30-man camp in the United States, prompting widespread discussion among fans over the final omissions from the Green Falcons’ roster for their seventh tournament appearance. Before the final decision was made, several supporters questioned why certain players were left out, including…
Bangladesh fight back to secure final spot at SAFF Women’s Championship
Bangladesh booked their place in a third straight SAFF Women’s Championship final after staging a comeback to defeat Nepal 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal on Wednesday. The defending champions overturned a first-half deficit, with a dramatic injury-time goal sealing victory in a fiercely contested encounter and keeping their title defense on track.
Khusanov named in Uzbekistan’s World Cup squad
Manchester City centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov has earned a place in Uzbekistan’s 26-player squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The 22-year-old made history earlier this year by becoming the first Uzbek footballer to appear in the Premier League following his move from Lens to Manchester City in January 2025. Since arriving at the club, Khusanov…