Defending champions Vietnam will begin their ASEAN Hyundai Cup™ 2026 campaign with a strong squad as head coach Kim Sang-sik looks to guide the Golden Star Warriors to a second straight regional title. Key players Nguyễn Xuân Son, Nguyễn Quang Hải and Nguyễn Đình Bắc, who played leading roles in Vietnam’s 2024 triumph, are expected…
As the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary, one coach’s name remains unmatched in the history of the regional championship — Radojko “Raddy” Avramović. Across 15 editions of the tournament since its launch in 1996, no coach has guided a national team to more ASEAN Championship success than the Serbian, who…
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…
Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup campaign ended in disappointment after another group-stage exit, with players expressing heartbreak and promising to come back stronger following their elimination. The Green Falcons were unable to secure the result they needed against World Cup newcomers Cape Verde, whose resilient display was enough to keep their historic tournament run alive…
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…
Japan’s FIFA World Cup campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion after a 2-1 defeat to Brazil in the Round of 32, with Junya Ito and Zion Suzuki expressing pride despite the painful exit. The Samurai Blue looked on course to make history after Kaishu Sano fired them ahead in the 29th minute, raising hopes of securing…
Iran and South Korea were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after a dramatic conclusion to the race for the final third-place qualification spots, joining Scotland and Uruguay in missing out on the Round of 32. Iran looked set to progress when Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez scored a stoppage-time goal to give his side a 3-2…
Brazil will take on Japan in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Monday, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side eager to avenge a painful defeat suffered less than a year ago. The five-time world champions were stunned 3-2 by Japan in a friendly in Tokyo in October 2025, despite holding a two-goal advantage. Japan scored…
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…
FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), officials confirmed on Thursday, effectively barring Nepal from participating in international football competitions. Nepal, ranked 175th in the men’s FIFA world rankings, also has a women’s team placed 88th globally. In a letter to ANFA, FIFA said the decision was taken due to “undue interference by…
