Chinese football faces its biggest match in more than 20 years on Saturday when it plays Japan in the final of the Under-23 ...

Nguyen Dinh Bac has made history at the U23 Asian Cup 2026, becoming the tournament’s sole Top Scorer and the first player from Southeast Asia to win the award, despite starting only two matches.

The AFC Asian Cup kicks off Friday in Qatar, and there's plenty to monitor as South Korea, Japan, and a host of others bid to claim the title of the continent's top team. Hosts Qatar are looking to ...

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The AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia offers no prize money, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has confirmed, dismissing ...

With fierce determination and tactical focus, U23 Vietnam prepare to face China’s impenetrable defense for a shot at the AFC ...

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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Pamela Conti as the head coach of the Indian U-17 women's national ...

Asharq Al Awsat President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Senior Vice President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa ...

The best men’s soccer nations in Asia are in Qatar this month for the 2023 Asian Cup. This is the 18th edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) tournament, which is held every four years.

Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup has been a long journey so far, a gauntlet that will require — at a minimum — multiple group stages. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will put eight teams ...