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…
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…
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…
Japan delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia at Estadio BBVA on Saturday, setting new national and continental records at the FIFA World Cup. The emphatic win marked Japan’s largest-ever margin of victory at the tournament and the biggest World Cup triumph achieved by an Asian nation. The result moved the Samurai Blue closer to…
Mexico became the first team to book a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage after edging South Korea in a closely contested Group A encounter. The match offered few moments of attacking quality, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances. While Mexico secured the result they needed, the performance suggested there…
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…
