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Saudi Arabia 2025 - Know Your Teams

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2025 - Know Your Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday produced four thrilling groups.

As the 16 sides start planning their assault for the coveted title, the-AFC.com looks at the lineup for each of the four groups.

#AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2025 groups finalised

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

#AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2025 groups finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The groups for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 were decided following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams, divided into four groups, will not only be bidding for the coveted trophy but also for the eight spots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 – the first edition of the newly expanded 48-team strong annual tournament.

Australia's Ryan, Deng find new teams

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Australia's Ryan, Deng find new teams

Kuala Lumpur: Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan has signed for French club Racing Club de Lens until the end of the season as his Socceroos teammate Thomas Deng joined J1 League outfit Yokohama F Marinos.

Ryan signed a short-term deal with the Ligue 1 side on Tuesday after leaving Serie A’s AS Roma and Lens will be his 10th European club since leaving Central Coast Mariners to join Club Brugge in Belgium in 2013.

ASEAN and East Asia Wrap: Phnom Penh close in on title; Adelaide United in charge

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

ASEAN and East Asia Wrap: Phnom Penh close in on title; Adelaide United in charge

Kuala Lumpur: Phnom Penh Crown FC moved within touching distance of the title in Cambodia while Adelaide United worked hard for a 3-2 win over Melbourne Victory to stay ahead in the A-League.

In Indonesia, leaders Persib Bandung suffered a shock defeat while there were also matches in Brunei Darussalam, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong, China.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the past week’s domestic action across ASEAN and East Asia.

China 2025 cast finalised

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

China 2025 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Two debutant sides are among the nine qualifiers, who join two-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and hosts China PR at the May 6-17 Finals.

Qualifiers - Group C: Australia stay perfect; Uzbekistan, Philippines also through

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Australia stay perfect; Uzbekistan, Philippines also through

Tashkent: Australia topped Group C of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers with a 2-1 win against the Philippines on Sunday.

Uzbekistan finished as the runners-up after a 6-2 defeat of Turkmenistan while there was cheer for the Philippines as they sealed a debut appearance at the Finals as the best third-placed side across the four groups. Australia will also be making a first appearance.

Australia finished with a perfect 12 points, while Uzbekistan edged the Philippines on goal difference, with both having accumulated seven points. 

Qualifiers - Group C: Turkmenistan 4-3 Kuwait; Australia 3-1 Uzbekistan

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Turkmenistan 4-3 Kuwait; Australia 3-1 Uzbekistan

Tashkent: Australia showed grit as they came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group C tie on Friday, with victory confirming Australia’s ticket to the Finals.

In the earlier match, Turkmenistan defeated Kuwait 4-3 for the first win of their campaign.

Australia's Rowles joins DC United

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Australia's Rowles joins DC United

Washington: Australia central defender Kye Rowles has joined DC United from Scotland’s Heart of Midlothian, the Major League Soccer outfit said on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old, who has played 24 times for the Socceroos, has signed a two-year contract with the Washington DC-based club with the option of a further year.

Popovic not ruling out unexpected call-ups for Socceroos

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Popovic not ruling out unexpected call-ups for Socceroos

Sydney: Australia head coach Tony Popovic has not ruled out making further unexpected additions to his Socceroos squad when the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 resume in March as the nation continues the chase for automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup.

The Australians are currently second in Group C in the quest for a place at the 2026 finals in North America on seven points with four matches remaining in the third phase of the Qualifiers, holding a one-point advantage over the chasing pack after six matches.

Qualifiers - Group C: Philippines 3-3 Uzbekistan; Kuwait 0-5 Australia

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Philippines 3-3 Uzbekistan; Kuwait 0-5 Australia

Tashkent: The Philippines fought back against a resurgent Uzbekistan to take home a share of the spoils after a 3-3 stalemate in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group C tie at the Yunusobod Sports Complex on Monday.

Australia, meanwhile, secured their second consecutive win after cruising to a 5-0 win over Kuwait.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Melbourne City, Adelaide lead; Bangkok stun Buriram

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Melbourne City, Adelaide lead; Bangkok stun Buriram

Kuala Lumpur: Melbourne City and Adelaide United took charge of an exciting title race in Australia with back-to-back wins over the past week.

In Thailand, Bangkok United inflicted leaders Buriram United their first defeat of the season with a last gasp goal while Johor Darul Taz'zim edged closer to an 11th consecutive title in Malaysia.

There were also matches in Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam and Hong Kong, so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across ASEAN and East Asia. 

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Preview: MD2

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Preview: MD2

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers continue on Monday with Groups A and C to see Matchday Two action.

While there is still everything to play for in Group A after both Matchday One ties ended in stalemates, Australia and the Philippines set the early pace in Group C with impressive wins.

There is, however, still much to do for both in the five-team group if they are to advance to the Finals. The-AFC.com previews Matchday Two of the Qualifiers.