Group E: Turkmenistan, Hong Kong, China bid farewell with stalemate
Ashgabat: Turkmenistan finished in third place in Group E after holding Hong Kong, China to a goalless draw at the Ashgabat Stadium to bring their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ campaign to a conclusion on Tuesday.
Preview - Group E: Turkmenistan v Hong Kong, China; IR Iran v Uzbekistan
Tehran: A sizzler is on the cards when Islamic Republic of Iran host Uzbekistan in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.
Hong Kong: Islamic Republic of Iran survived a stiff test from Hong Kong, China to walk away with a 4-2 win in their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group E tie on Thursday.
Preview - Group E: Uzbekistan v Turkmenistan; Hong Kong, China v IR Iran
Tashkent: Uzbekistan and Islamic Republic of Iran will put their unbeaten runs in the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ to the test when they face Turkmenistan and Hong Kong, China respectively on Thursday.
East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Persib lift league title after a decade; Eastern win FA Cup
Kuala Lumpur: Persib Bandung registered a 3-1 win over Madura United in the second leg of the Liga 1 final on Friday to complete a comprehensive 6-1 win on aggregate and in the process clinched their first league title since 2014.
Kuala Lumpur: The Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will see new faces at the helm of three teams for the final two matchdays on June 6 and 11.
Hong Kong: Jorn Andersen announced on Wednesday that he is standing down as head coach of the Hong Kong, China representative team with immediate effect.
East Asia Wrap: Oscar treble in Port win; Vissel lose in league and cup
Hong Kong: Brazilian attacking midfielder Oscar produced a hat-trick while Wu Lei netted his 15th goal in 13 appearances this season as reigning champions Shanghai Port defeated Cangzhou Mighty Lions 4-1 on Sunday to remain three points behind frontrunners Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese Super League with a game in hand.
East Asia Wrap: Lee Man win first-ever league title; Ulsan beaten again
Hong Kong: Lee Man FC emerged as the champions of Hong Kong for the first time as a 6-1 win against Sham Shui Po on Sunday gave them an unassailable lead over Kitchee SC, who were also beaten in the Sapling Cup final by Hong Kong Rangers earlier in the week.
East Asia Wrap: Vissel back on top; Port pile pressure on Shenhua
Hong Kong: Reigning champions Vissel Kobe returned to the top of the table in Japan following a 4-1 win against Cerezo Osaka on Saturday, but Takayuki Yoshida’s side continue to face fierce competition from Machida Zelvia who remain level on points with the leaders despite a draw with Shonan Bellmare.