Tokyo: Mellowing with age was never likely for Japan's 39-year-old Yuto Nagatomo, who is as irrepressible as ever as he prepares for his fifth FIFA World Cup - an Asian record. The left-back may not ...

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will take it one step at a time at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as they bid to make history at the global showpiece. Three-time AFC Asian Cup™ winners, Iran have been ...

Jeddah: China PR head coach Bin Ukishima had nothing but praise for his charges despite their 3-2 defeat to Japan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026™ final at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium ...

Kuala Lumpur: A record-breaking 45 Member Associations (MAs) joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in celebrating the 13th AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026. The 2026 edition of the AFC’s ...

Suwon: Holly McNamara’s four goals saw the Melbourne City FC stalwart take the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ Top Goalscorer award on Saturday. McNamara’s adventure may have ended at the ...

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Ahead of ...

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11 with nine Asian sides among the 48 teams vying for the coveted trophy. As we count down towards the opening game between co-hosts Mexico and ...

Suwon: Kim Kyong Yong was named the Most Valuable Player of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ after helping Naegohyang Women’s FC lift the coveted title on Saturday. The forward scored the ...