Iran’s national team departed Türkiye for Mexico on Saturday as preparations for the FIFA World Cup entered their final phase. Team Melli, which had been training in Antalya for nearly three weeks, will use Tijuana as its base throughout the tournament, according to Iranian state media. The squad’s departure came amid visa-related concerns after several…
Saudi Arabia head coach Georgios Donis believes his players are well prepared for the challenges of the FIFA World Cup, insisting they will not be intimidated by Uruguay in their Group H opener. Donis, who took charge of the national team in April, said competing alongside and against world-class players in the Roshn Saudi League…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President has hailed Japan’s fifth U-17 title as a ‘definitive blueprint’ for success, following their thrilling 3-2 victory over China PR in the 2026 final held at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Friday. The triumph marked a historic milestone for the East Asian giants, who…
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…
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…
