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Know the Asian Coaches - Women's Tournament

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Know the Asian Coaches - Women's Tournament

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's bid to win medals in the Paris Olympics Women's Football Tournament will be led by two vastly experienced head coaches.

Sweden's Tony Gustavsson will plot Australia's challenge while Futoshi Ikeda will lead Japan.

Matildas edged by Canada

Sun, 14 Jul, 2024

Matildas edged by Canada

Marbella: Australia suffered a 2-1 defeat to Canada in their final friendly ahead of the Paris Olympic Games in Marbella, Spain on Saturday.

Canada, who will be defending their gold medal from the Tokyo Games, came from behind to clinch victory in the 'B' international.

Know Your Team: Australia

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Know Your Team: Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will head to the Paris Olympics Women's Football Tournament confident of ending their wait for a medal.

Having sealed qualification after cruising past Uzbekistan in their playoff, Australia will face four-time gold medallists the United States, 2016 champions Germany and Zambia in Group B.

The top two sides from each of the three groups and the two best third-placed teams will advance to the quarter-finals.

Official Paris 2024 squads revealed

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Official Paris 2024 squads revealed

Kuala Lumpur: Find out each nation's squad selection for the Olympic Football Tournaments, which kick off later this month.

With the Olympic Football Tournaments Paris 2024 kicking off later this month, the full squads for both the men’s and women’s competition have now been confirmed.

There will be no shortage of star power on show with a host of big names set to line up in France.

Women's Football - The Groups

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

Women's Football - The Groups

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Japan will both fancy their chances of winning a medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics Women's Football Tournament after some impressive recent displays.

Japan will be aiming to add to the silver medal won at the London 2012 Games while Australia will ne determined to go one better after finishing fourth at Tokyo 2020.

With the July 25th kick-off of the women's tournament fast approaching, the-AFC.com takes a look at the three groups with the top two from each and two best third-placed sides to advance to the quarter-finals.

Asia at the Olympics - Women

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Asia at the Olympics - Women

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Japan will be Asia's representatives at the Women's Olympic Football Tournament with both teams expecting to be challenging for medals.

Ahead of the 12-team tournament kicking off later this month, the-AFC.com takes a look at how Asian teams have previously fared at the Summer Games.

Necovski stars as Australia edge Thailand to lift title

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Necovski stars as Australia edge Thailand to lift title

Solo: Captain Jayden Necovski hit the winning spot-kick as Australia clinched their third ASEAN U16 Championship after defeating Thailand 8-7 on penalties on Wednesday.

Having emerged champions in 2008 and 2018, the Joeys showed nerves of steel to edge the War Elephants in the shootout at the Manahan Stadium after Thailand’s Chatchawat Sahanunchaichid failed to convert his penalty. 

Australia's Arnold unfazed by challenging draw

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Australia's Arnold unfazed by challenging draw

Kuala Lumpur: Australia head coach Graham Arnold is confident the Socceroos can book a berth at a sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup Finals after his side were drawn to face Japan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China PR and Indonesia in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Thursday.

The six nations face off for a place in the 2026 Finals in Group C with the Japanese, Saudi Arabians and Australians renewing their rivalries after playing one another at the same stage of the preliminaries for the both the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.

On the most recent occasion, Saudi Arabia won the group with Japan taking the second automatic qualifying berth at the Finals while Australia advanced after progressing through the Intercontinental Playoff with a penalty shoot-out victory over Peru in Doha.

Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The continent's path to the FIFA World Cup 2026 was finalised following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 26 Preliminary Draw – AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road To 26 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 18 teams were divided into three groups, with eight confirmed berths and a possible additional spot via a playoff available for Asia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Kyrgyz Republic, Indonesia and Palestine are making their debuts at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.

Know Your Team: Australia

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

Know Your Team: Australia

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 27.

Eighteen teams will be bidding to advance to the FIFA World Cup Finals 2026, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

As anticipation builds for the draw which will see several teams making their debuts at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers, the-AFC.com profiles the sides - beginning with Australia.

Australia's Sam Kerr extends deal with Chelsea

Fri, 14 Jun, 2024

Australia's Sam Kerr extends deal with Chelsea

London: Chelsea forward Sam Kerr has signed a new two-year contract keeping her at the club until 2026, the Women's Super League champions announced on Thursday.

The 30-year-old Australia captain, whose previous deal was about to expire, has scored 99 goals in 128 matches since arriving at the London club from Chicago Red Stars in 2019.

#AFCU20 Qualifiers draw finalised

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU20 Qualifiers draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers concluded at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 45 teams were divided into 10 groups - five of four each and five of five each - with the Qualifiers to be played between September 21 and 29, 2024.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with China PR scheduled to host the tournament.