Qatar’s FIFA World Cup journey came to an end after the group stage, following a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina that left Julen Lopetegui’s side at the bottom of Group B with just one point from three matches. Despite the early exit, many supporters in Doha expressed pride in the team’s efforts and remained…
Defending champions Vietnam made an emphatic start to their ASEAN Hyundai Cup™ 2026 title defence with a commanding 7-0 victory over Timor-Leste in their Group A opener in Chonburi on Friday. Nguyễn Đình Bắc starred with a hat-trick, while Đỗ Hoàng Hên added two goals. Tournament top scorer from the 2024 edition, Nguyễn Xuân Son,…
Nguyễn Quang Hải will once again play a pivotal role as Vietnam begin their defence of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 title, building on a legacy that started with his outstanding performances in the 2018 championship. The midfielder was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after inspiring Vietnam to regional glory, becoming only the second…
Myanmar are set to appoint former Hong Kong head coach Jorn Andersen as their new national team manager, with the Myanmar Football Federation expected to confirm the Norwegian’s arrival in the coming days. Andersen, who guided Hong Kong for more than two years before leaving in May 2024 to join Chinese club Yunnan Yukun, travelled…
Malaysia made a winning start to their ASEAN Hyundai Cup™ 2026 Group B campaign after Paulo Josué inspired a 2-1 comeback victory over Myanmar in Yangon on Saturday. Myanmar took an early lead through Myat Kaung Khant in the 10th minute, giving Jørn Andersen’s side a strong start. However, Malaysia responded after the break as…
Japan fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their opening Group F match of the FIFA World Cup, with Daichi Kamada scoring a dramatic late equaliser. After a quiet first half, the contest burst into life following the break. The Dutch took the lead through Virgil van Dijk, who powered…
South Korea’s hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage suffered a major setback after a bold selection decision failed to pay off in a crucial Group A clash against South Africa. Head coach Hong Myung-bo surprised many by leaving captain Son Heung-min out of the starting lineup, marking the first time the veteran…
Jordan became the first Asian team to be eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Algeria in Group J. The World Cup debutants made a promising start and took the lead in the first half through Nizar Al Rashdan, raising hopes of keeping their qualification chances alive. However, Algeria…
Kuala Lumpur: In a testament to their growing reputation as a powerhouse in women’s football, Australia has maintained its top spot in the latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2025/26 Ranking. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) released the latest rankings on Thursday, cementing Australia’s position at the pinnacle of the competition. The success of Australian clubs…
Japan secured a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after battling to a 1-1 draw with Sweden in their final Group F match in Arlington, Texas. Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki played a decisive role in the result, producing four saves, including two crucial stops in stoppage time, to ensure Japan claimed the point they…
