Gamba Osaka overcame a deficit to defeat Newcastle Jets 3-1, while Johor Darul Ta’zim secured a 2-0 victory against 10-man Pohang Steelers in Tuesday’s AFC Champions League Elite action.
Chinese Super League champions Shanghai Port FC and South Korea’s Daejeon Hana Citizen FC played out a 1-1 draw on Tuesday in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27.
Temma Matsuda secured a late victory for Kyoto Sanga FC against Ratchaburi FC, while Johor Darul Ta’zim and Gamba Osaka also claimed wins in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Fabio Abreu’s substitute appearance secured a 1-0 victory for Beijing FC against Buriram United during Matchday 2 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27.
Kashima Antlers secured a 1-0 victory over Cong An Ha Noi FC on Tuesday thanks to an own goal, moving to six points in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27.
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…
