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,…
Jordan’s Al Hussein claimed their first win of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27 Group D campaign with a 3-0 victory over Oman’s Al Seeb Club, driven by a hat-trick from Aref Al Haj.
Recent AFC Champions League Elite matches saw hard-fought victories for Kashima Antlers and Beijing FC, alongside historic success for Johor Darul Ta’zim.
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…
Manchester City centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov has earned a place in Uzbekistan’s 26-player squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The 22-year-old made history earlier this year by becoming the first Uzbek footballer to appear in the Premier League following his move from Lens to Manchester City in January 2025. Since arriving at the club, Khusanov…
Reigning champions DPR Korea prepare to defend their title at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, aiming for an unprecedented three consecutive championships.
Japanese clubs Kashiwa Reysol and Vissel Kobe both secured strong victories in Wednesday’s AFC Champions League Elite action, defeating Port FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors respectively.
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 will head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Asia’s highest-ranked nation after maintaining its position at the top of the continent in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday. Meanwhile, Iran enjoyed a rise in the standings, breaking into the global top 20 ahead of the tournament. The improvement provides a timely…
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…
