Japan on the cusp of being the first qualifier to join the co-host nations at the 2026 World Cup
5 days, 23 hours ago

Japan on the cusp of being the first qualifier to join the co-host nations at the 2026 World Cup

Associated Press  

It’s a simple equation for Hajime Moriyasu and his Japan team this week: beat Bahrain and a 2026 World Cup spot is guaranteed. Another win would put Japan at least 10 points clear of the third-place team with just three games remaining in Group C. “Nothing is decided yet and I believe we should prioritize how we can play to our abilities to win the game right in front of us, and make sure of securing World Cup qualification,” Moriyasu, who led Japan to the second round of the 2022 World Cup, said. Indonesia last qualified for the World Cup in 1938 — competing then as Dutch East Indies — and is on a high after beating Saudi Arabia in its last qualifier in November. Asian qualifying path The top two nations in each of the three six-team groups in the third round are guaranteed a spot at the 2026 World Cup.

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Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
17 hours, 1 minute ago

Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

Hindustan Times  

The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and New Zealand qualified on Monday five days after Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. North and Central America plus the Caribbean get three direct berths and another two spots in the intercontinental playoffs. Oceania for the first time has a guaranteed spot …

China facing a reality check in World Cup qualifying
1 day ago

China facing a reality check in World Cup qualifying

Hindustan Times  

Branko Ivankovic's China lineup faces another reality check in World Cup qualifying, with the national team risking falling further behind the global ambitions it promoted a decade ago. A 1-0 loss to Saudi Arabia last week was China’s fifth in seven games in the third round of Asian qualification, where it is in last place in Group C. Only the …

Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
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4 days, 2 hours ago

Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

Associated Press  

The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Another two will secure their berths in the international playoffs featuring six teams and scheduled for March 2026. North and Central America plus the Caribbean get three direct berths and another two spots in the international …

FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers 2023-25: Which teams are in action, When are the matches?
4 days, 12 hours ago

FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers 2023-25: Which teams are in action, When are the matches?

The Hindu  

The third round of the AFC World Cup Qualifiers is set to resume from Thursday, March 20. With plenty of games still left and spots to be grabbed, more teams will look to qualify for the mega event, set to be played in Canada, Mexico and the USA. Nine matches will be played on March 20 and another nine matches …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, AFC points table: Complete standings for Asian qualification in third round
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4 days, 13 hours ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, AFC points table: Complete standings for Asian qualification in third round

The Hindu  

The third round of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers is set to resume from Thursday, March 20. Here are the standings in the third round so far: Third Round Group A Standings: Group A MP W D L GF GA GD Pts. Iran 6 5 1 0 12 5 7 16 Uzbekistan 6 4 1 1 8 5 3 …

Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
4 days, 13 hours ago

Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations

Associated Press  

SAITAMA, Japan — Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. We will try and win our three remaining games and grow as a team.” Earlier, second-place Australia took a big step toward a seventh appearance by defeating Indonesia 5-1 in Sydney in the visitors’ first game …

Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after victory over Bahrain
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5 days, 2 hours ago

Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after victory over Bahrain

Al Jazeera  

Japan ensure a top two finish with 2-0 win against Bahrain in Group C of Asia qualifiers for 2026 World Cup. Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ensured the Samurai Blue secured a spot in Asia Group C’s top …

How to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Asia?
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5 days, 9 hours ago

How to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Asia?

The Hindu  

The third round of the Asian Football Confederation World Cup Qualifiers is set to resume from Thursday, March 20. With plenty at stake for all the teams in the third round, teams would be gearing up to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in USA, Mexico and Canada. AFC FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 QUALIFIERS THIRD ROUND The third round …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, AFC: Australia vs Indonesia preview, what are the coaches saying?
5 days, 12 hours ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, AFC: Australia vs Indonesia preview, what are the coaches saying?

The Hindu  

Australia’s Socceroos are gearing up for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Indonesia on Thursday, with the Australian public expecting a victory to secure their position in the 2026 tournament. Australian players train ahead of the World Cup qualifying match against Indonesia at the Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Australian players warm up during a training …

Japan on cusp of being first qualifier to join co-host nations at 2026 World Cup
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5 days, 22 hours ago

Japan on cusp of being first qualifier to join co-host nations at 2026 World Cup

Deccan Chronicle  

It's a simple equation for Hajime Moriyasu and his Japan team this week: beat Bahrain and a 2026 World Cup spot is guaranteed. Another win would put Japan at least 10 points clear of the third-place team with just three games remaining in Group C. “Nothing is decided yet and I believe we should prioritize how we can play to …

Australia vs Indonesia – World Cup qualifier: Hosts braced for the unknown
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6 days, 2 hours ago

Australia vs Indonesia – World Cup qualifier: Hosts braced for the unknown

Al Jazeera  

The match in Sydney will see the Group C sides battle for a chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Australian men’s football team’s head coach Tony Popovic believes there will be a degree of the unknown when his side face an Indonesian team led for the first time by Patrick Kluivert in a qualifying match for …

FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers: Japan eyes win over Bahrain to become first team to make it to finals
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6 days, 14 hours ago

FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers: Japan eyes win over Bahrain to become first team to make it to finals

The Hindu  

Japan will become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday if it defeats Bahrain at Saitama Stadium as Hajime Moriyasu’s side look to continue its imperious form in Asia’s preliminaries. Three points would guarantee Japan a top-two finish in Group C and see it join co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico at next year’s …

Japan set to seal World Cup spot as Son aims to forget Spurs woes
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6 days, 23 hours ago

Japan set to seal World Cup spot as Son aims to forget Spurs woes

Hindustan Times  

Japan can become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup this week while Son Heung-min will try to forget his Tottenham woes by firing South Korea to the finals. There are three groups in the third Asian qualifying round for 2026, with the top two in each going straight to the World Cup. Indonesia have leaned heavily …

FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF qualifiers: Which African teams are in contention, best second-placed teams, format
1 week, 1 day ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF qualifiers: Which African teams are in contention, best second-placed teams, format

The Hindu  

After the revamped World Cup format, for the first time, nine African teams are guaranteed to participate in the 2026 World Cup, which can increase to 10. Group stage: Nine groups of six teams each will play in a home and away round-robin format, with the group winners qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Nine groups of six teams each …

FIFA World Cup 2026: New Zealand announces squad for Oceania qualifiers, Wood named captain
1 week, 6 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: New Zealand announces squad for Oceania qualifiers, Wood named captain

The Hindu  

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood spearheaded New Zealand’s squad named Tuesday for crunch games that could see it reach the World Cup for the first time in 16 years. The winner will play at Auckland’s Eden Park three days later with the victor making the 2026 World Cup in North America after an Oceania side was awarded direct entry for …

Race for 2031 Asian Cup heats up as South Korea expresses interest to host
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Race for 2031 Asian Cup heats up as South Korea expresses interest to host

The Hindu  

The race to host the 2031 Asian Cup heated up on Friday when South Korea’s football association said it had submitted a “letter of intent” to host the continental championship to the Asian Football Confederation. “The Korea Football Association announced on the 28th that it had submitted an ‘Expression of Interest to Host’ to the Asian Football Confederation on the …

FIFA World Cup 2026: Patrick Kluivert aims to take Indonesia to first-ever World Cup
2 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Patrick Kluivert aims to take Indonesia to first-ever World Cup

The Hindu  

Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert on Sunday said he aims to take football-mad Indonesia to their first World Cup since independence, as he was officially unveiled as their new coach. “Everybody knows we will be playing four games, four finals, and we want to achieve what we want to achieve,” Kluivert told a press conference in Jakarta. “The most …

Dutch great Patrick Kluivert named Indonesia coach in hunt for FIFA 2026 World Cup spot
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch great Patrick Kluivert named Indonesia coach in hunt for FIFA 2026 World Cup spot

The Hindu  

Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday, tasked with taking the country to their first World Cup since independence. “The Dutch football legend has signed a two-year contract from 2025 to 2027 with an option for an extension,” Indonesia’s football association, the PSSI, said in a statement. Shin took Indonesia, who are 127th in the …

Netherlands will face Turkey & Bulgaria or Poland & Finland in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
3 months, 1 week ago

Netherlands will face Turkey & Bulgaria or Poland & Finland in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

NL Times  

The draw for the qualification groups for the 2026 World Cup was announced on Friday. He will not know which teams his team will have to beat to qualify until after this because six of the 12 groups in the European qualifying schedule for the 2026 World Cup finals consist of five countries, while the other six groups have four …

Analysing India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers opponents
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysing India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers opponents

The Hindu  

Manolo Marquez’s India has been drawn in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers along with Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangladesh. Sportstar looks at India’s opponents ahead of the qualifiers 1) Hong Kong India has previously faced Hong Kong in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in Kolkata in 2022. Westwood foiled India’s chances of advancing to the third round …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Victory over Saudi Arabia gives Indonesia WC belief, says coach Shin
4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Victory over Saudi Arabia gives Indonesia WC belief, says coach Shin

The Hindu  

Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong believes his team’s shock 2-0 win over former Asian champions Saudi Arabia in Jakarta on Tuesday gives them a real chance of reaching the 2026 World Cup. Marselino Ferdinan struck twice against the Herve Renard-coached Saudis to secure his country’s first win in the third phase of the continent’s qualifiers, boosting their hopes of an appearance …

FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Wasteful Colombia falls to 10-man Ecuador, Paraguay draws at Bolivia
4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Wasteful Colombia falls to 10-man Ecuador, Paraguay draws at Bolivia

The Hindu  

Colombia lost 1-0 at home to 10-man Ecuador in South America’s qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday while Julio Enciso’s late equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Paraguay at Bolivia. READ | Japan on brink of World Cup qualification, Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia In the day’s other qualifiers, Argentina faces Peru, Chile takes on Venezuela and Brazil is …

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers: Japan on brink of qualification, Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia
4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers: Japan on brink of qualification, Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

Japan is within touching distance of an eighth straight World Cup appearance after a 3-1 win over China on Tuesday put the team nine points clear of second-place Australia, which drew 2-2 with Bahrain, in its Asian qualifying group. READ | England has all the tools to win 2026 World Cup under Tuchel, says Carsley The Portsmouth forward opened the …

China loses to Japan in World Cup qualifier
4 months ago

China loses to Japan in World Cup qualifier

China Daily  

Wang Dalei, goalkeeper of China, reacts during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between China and Japan in Xiamen, Southeast China's Fujian province, Nov 19, 2024. XIAMEN -- China conceded three headers and lost to Japan 3-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier here on Tuesday. China pulled one goal back in the third minute of the …

Japan on brink of reaching World Cup while Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia
4 months ago

Japan on brink of reaching World Cup while Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

XIAMEN, China — Japan is within touching distance of an eighth straight World Cup appearance after a 3-1 win over China on Tuesday put the team nine points clear of second-place Australia, which drew 2-2 with Bahrain, in their Asian qualifying group. Zaid Al Qanbar opened the scoring after 12 minutes though Son Heung-min soon found the target to keep …

Indonesia shock Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifier
4 months ago

Indonesia shock Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifier

Al Jazeera  

Indonesia record an upset against Saudi Arabia with their first win in the group stage of the AFC World Cup qualifiers. Indonesia have shocked Saudi Arabia with a 2-0 win in Jakarta in Group C of the Asian qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. It is so close in our group.” The game became fractious late on with the …

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Unstoppable Japan thrashes Indonesia to move closer to qualification
4 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Unstoppable Japan thrashes Indonesia to move closer to qualification

The Hindu  

Japan thrashed Indonesia 4-0 in Jakarta on Friday as Hajime Moriyasu’s relentless side moved seven points clear at the top of Group C of Asia’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers and another step closer to an automatic finals spot. An own goal from Justin Hubner 10 minutes before the interval gave the Japanese the lead before strikes from Takumi Minamino, Hidemasa …

Japan vs Indonesia: Moriyasu expects tough test in AFC qualifiers for FIFA World Cup 2026
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan vs Indonesia: Moriyasu expects tough test in AFC qualifiers for FIFA World Cup 2026

The Hindu  

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday he expects a tough test against an Indonesian team filled with European-born players when the two sides clash in World Cup qualifying in Jakarta. A potential victory over Indonesia in front of 78,000 fans in the country’s capital puts an eighth straight World Cup berth within reach. Tomorrow we will fight very hard.” The …

FIFA World Cup 2026, AFC Qualifiers Round 3: What are the qualifying matches from Asia in this international break?
4 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026, AFC Qualifiers Round 3: What are the qualifying matches from Asia in this international break?

The Hindu  

The third round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will return from November 14 onwards in this international break, with fixtures from Matchday 5 and 6 taking place. The top two teams in each of the three groups will earn direct berths for the quadrennial football showpiece, while the third and fourth place teams will advance …

China's Fight for Survival: Can They Escape the Asian Qualifiers?
5 months, 1 week ago

China's Fight for Survival: Can They Escape the Asian Qualifiers?

China Daily  

China secures a crucial win against Indonesia in the third phase of their World Cup Asian qualifying Group C match, but remains rooted at the bottom of the group on goal difference. Despite the narrow victory, Branko Ivankovic's men receive a morale-boosting boost from the first win from their second home game in the current stage. However, they must navigate …

Two Own-Goals See 1-1 Draw in Asia World Cup Qualifiers
5 months, 1 week ago

Two Own-Goals See 1-1 Draw in Asia World Cup Qualifiers

Associated Press  

Two own-goals saw the points shared between Japan and Australia in Asian World Cup qualifying. Japan, which has appeared at every World Cup since 1998, attacked from the beginning but struggled to create clear chances despite the majority of possession. Australia stunned the hosts by taking the lead after 58 minutes with a goal that came out of nothing. Keito …

Australia and China Seek First Wins in Third Round of Asian World Cup Qualifying
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia and China Seek First Wins in Third Round of Asian World Cup Qualifying

Associated Press  

Australia and China battle for first wins in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying. Australia sits fifth in Group C with one point, while China is sixth and last after losing both matches. Both teams seek their first World Cup appearances in the third round. Japan and South Korea meet in the top group, while China and Australia clash …

China suffer crushing defeat against Japan in WC Asian qualifiers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China suffer crushing defeat against Japan in WC Asian qualifiers

China Daily  

Wataru Endo of Japan celebrates with teammates after scoring during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier match between China and Japan in Saitama, Japan, Sept 5, 2024. TOKYO - China's national team suffered a crushing 7-0 defeat to Japan on Thursday in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers third round opener. The third round of the Asian qualifiers …

Australia stunned by Bahrain in World Cup qualifying as Palestinians draw with South Korea
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia stunned by Bahrain in World Cup qualifying as Palestinians draw with South Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Australia fell to a shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain at home in the opening game of the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying on Thursday. South Korea last missed out on the World Cup in 1982 and got off to a poor start in Group B due to the Palestinians. South Korea missed chance after …

Palestinians face one of Asia’s toughest soccer tests to start the 3rd round of World Cup qualifying
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Palestinians face one of Asia’s toughest soccer tests to start the 3rd round of World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

The Palestinian team is closer to the World Cup than ever after reaching the third round of qualifying in Asia as one of the top 18 on the continent. “Our goal is to be among the first four teams in the group, and we are capable of that,” Makram Daboub, head coach of the Palestinian team, told The Associated Press. …

FIFA World Cup 2026: South Korea appoints Hong Myung-bo as coach before third-round qualifiers
8 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: South Korea appoints Hong Myung-bo as coach before third-round qualifiers

The Hindu  

South Korea appointed Hong Myung-bo as national team head coach for the second time on Sunday. Hong succeeds Jurgen Klinsmann and returns to the job he left in July 2014 after a 12-month spell ended in a disappointing World Cup performance. Hong, who led Korea’s U-23 team to bronze at the 2012 London Olympics, had seemed to rule himself out …

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia grouped together in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia grouped together in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia will face each other in the third round of Asia’s World Cup qualification for a third cycle in a row following Thursday’s draw in Kuala Lumpur. The top two from each of the three groups of six will qualify for the World Cup, while the six teams that finish third and …

China keeps its World Cup hopes alive despite a 1-0 loss to South Korea. Thailand and India miss out
9 months, 1 week ago

China keeps its World Cup hopes alive despite a 1-0 loss to South Korea. Thailand and India miss out

Associated Press  

China kept its 2026 World Cup hopes alive by the narrowest of margins despite a 1-0 loss to South Korea on Tuesday in Asian qualifying. South Korea finished the second round of continental qualifying atop Group C and remains on course for an 11th straight World Cup appearance. China’s only appearance at a men’s World Cup so far was in …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers points table LIVE: AFC standings, Kuwait qualifying over India, North Korea qualifies for Asian Cup
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers points table LIVE: AFC standings, Kuwait qualifying over India, North Korea qualifies for Asian Cup

The Hindu  

It’s the final matchday of the second round of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers 2026 as lot of sides will be giving one last push to make it to the third round. FOLLOW: LIVE updates of the Qatar vs India FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier The Blue Tigers have to at least juice out a draw against the mighty …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: China’s third round hopes in serious danger after loss to South Korea
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: China’s third round hopes in serious danger after loss to South Korea

The Hindu  

China’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup were left hanging by a thread after suffering a damaging 1-0 defeat at South Korea on Tuesday. South Korea was already into the third and final stage of qualifying as group winners, but China’s defeat left it in serious trouble of an early exit. Thailand will leapfrog China into second in …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: How can Vietnam qualify for the third round?
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: How can Vietnam qualify for the third round?

The Hindu  

While India will be keeping one eye on Afghanistan’s match against Kuwait as they battle it out against heavyweights Qatar for a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, there are a few other close contests panning out in other groups. Positions Teams Matches Won Drawn Lost GF GA GD Points 1 Iraq 5 5 …

Can India still qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 after draw against Kuwait in Chhetri's final game? Explained
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Can India still qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 after draw against Kuwait in Chhetri's final game? Explained

India TV News  

The Indian football team is looking for a dream entry into the FIFA World Cup. India have a chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada but their chances as very slim, especially after their goalless draw against Kuwait a few days ago, which was also Sunil Chhetri's final International match in the …

A huge audience. India, China’s World Cup qualifying hopes are on the line in Asia
9 months, 2 weeks ago

A huge audience. India, China’s World Cup qualifying hopes are on the line in Asia

Associated Press  

The World Cup aspirations of India and China are on the line Tuesday when a defeat could mean elimination from Asian qualifying. If China loses to South Korea in Seoul in the last game of the second round of qualification then it could lose second place in Group C to Thailand, which hosts Singapore in Bangkok. And even though South …

Palestinian team reaches final round of Asian World Cup qualification. Son leads South Korea in rout
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Palestinian team reaches final round of Asian World Cup qualification. Son leads South Korea in rout

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — The Palestinian team advanced to the final round of World Cup qualification for the first time ever with a 0-0 draw against Lebanon on Thursday. Elsewhere, Son Heung-min scored twice as South Korea stayed on course for an 11th successive World Cup appearance by routing Singapore 7-0 to advance to the final round while China still has work …

Son’s South Koreans aim for a momentum shift in World Cup Asian qualifying
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Son’s South Koreans aim for a momentum shift in World Cup Asian qualifying

Associated Press  

After a tough 2024 so far, Son Heung-min and his South Korea teammates can change momentum with a win over Singapore on Thursday that would be enough to secure a spot in the last round of World Cup Asian qualifying. South Korea remains on course for its 11th successive World Cup appearance but is still without a permanent coach after …

China into U17 Women's Asian Cup semifinals
10 months, 1 week ago

China into U17 Women's Asian Cup semifinals

China Daily  

Dong Yujie of China vies with Fukushima Noa of Japan during the Group B match of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2024 between Japan and China in Bali, Indonesia, May 13, 2024. JAKARTA - Despite a 4-0 loss to Japan in the final group game here on Monday, China still advanced into the semifinals of the 2024 AFC U17 …

Paris 2024: Uzbekistan, Japan men’s football teams secure qualification for Olympic Games
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Uzbekistan, Japan men’s football teams secure qualification for Olympic Games

The Hindu  

Uzbekistan and Japan on Monday secured two of Asia’s three berths at this year’s Olympic Games football tournament with wins over Indonesia and Iraq respectively at the Under-23 Asian Cup in Qatar. Husain Norchaev put Timur Kapadze’s side in front with a volleyed finish from close range in the 68th minute before Pratama Arhan’s late own goal confirmed Uzbekistan’s progress …

Japan, Uzbekistan enter AFC U23 Asian Cup final and confirm Olympic berths
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan, Uzbekistan enter AFC U23 Asian Cup final and confirm Olympic berths

Al Jazeera  

Indonesia and Iraq will fight for the last remaining Olympic football spot in the U23 Asian Cup bronze medal match. Japan and Uzbekistan will meet in the final of the AFC Under 23 Asian Cup 2024 in Qatar after securing 2-0 wins over Iraq and Indonesia in their respective semifinals. The last remaining Olympic football slot from the Asian region …

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification
11 months ago

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Indonesia heads into its quarterfinal match against South Korea at the Under-23 Asian Cup with a chance to move a step closer to its first-ever Olympic appearance. We want to be in the semifinals,” said Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong, who was in charge of South Korea at the 2018 World Cup and will now try to prevent …

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