Iran's national football team will continue with head coach Amir Ghalenoei until the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The decision follows an unbeaten but ultimately unsuccessful FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign where Iran exited at the group stage. Ghalenoei's contract extension was confirmed by the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Indian football captain Sandesh Jhingan and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu emphasize the critical need for a stable, structured domestic football league and consistent Asian Cup appearances to realize India's FIFA World Cup ambitions, amidst public debate and the expanded tournament's upsets.
Boualem Khoukhi scored a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time, securing a 1-1 draw for Qatar against Switzerland in a World Cup Group B match. Switzerland had taken the lead through a Breel Embolo penalty but failed to convert numerous other chances.
Boualem Khoukhi scored a stoppage-time equalizer for Qatar against Switzerland in a 1-1 World Cup draw. Despite Switzerland's dominance and a first-half penalty by Breel Embolo, Qatar secured a point late in the match.
Asian champions Qatar face Switzerland in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match in San Francisco. Qatar aims to improve on their 2022 performance, while Switzerland seeks their best World Cup showing.
Yemen defeated Lebanon 2-0 in a rescheduled Asian Cup 2027 qualifier in Qatar, with Nasser scoring both goals. This victory secures Yemen's second appearance in the tournament finals.
Taiwan's women's football team is heading to the East Asian Cup qualifiers in Guam without a team doctor, sparking controversy. The Sports Administration Minister stated they will assess player needs and consider future team doctor provisions as the sport grows.
China's U17 men's football team lost 2-3 to Japan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, securing the runner-up title and qualifying for the FIFA U17 World Cup. Despite trailing by three goals, the team mounted a comeback in the second half.
China's U17 national team finished as runners-up in the AFC U17 Asian Cup after a 3-2 loss to Japan in the final held in Saudi Arabia. Despite the defeat, the team secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
China's U17 football team narrowly lost 3-2 to Japan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup final in Saudi Arabia, securing second place and a spot in the FIFA U17 World Cup. The young team's resilience and fighting spirit were praised, marking a hopeful sign for Chinese football's future.
North Korea's U-17 women's football team received a grand welcome in Pyongyang after winning the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup, defeating Japan 5-1 in the final. The victory marks their fifth title, extending their dominance in the competition.
Roberto Losada will be in charge of two Hong Kong friendlies next month, “for sure”, but the interim head coach is in the dark over whether he will be handed the job full time. The city team have been without a boss since Ashley Westwood left last November following a failed 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign. Formerly manager of Hong Kong Premier League club Eastern, Losada took charge for friendly matches over the three months after Westwood’s exit, and was at the helm for the final Asian...
Record winners Japan were drawn in the same group as champions Qatar for next year’s AFC Asian Cup, while hosts Saudi Arabia will meet Kuwait, Oman and Palestine. The draw for the 2027 edition of the continent’s showpiece event, which runs from January 7 to February 5, took place on Saturday in Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh. Saudi Arabia are staging the Asian Cup for the first time as the kingdom views the tournament as a precursor to hosting the 2034 World Cup. “We have the advantage of...
