Preview - R16: Thailand v France

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

Preview - R16: Thailand v France

Bukhara: Thailand will be out to create history when they play France in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 last 16 tie on Friday.

The Southeast Asian side have not progressed beyond the Round of 16 in their previous appearances and will go into the tie against France confident of upstaging the Europeans after a strong season.

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Preview - R16: IR Iran v Morocco

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

Preview - R16: IR Iran v Morocco

Bukhara: Islamic Republic of Iran will be confident yet wary when they face Morocco in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 last 16 tie on Thursday.

At stake for the winners will be a mouth-watering clash with Brazil in the quarter-finals, with the five-time champions having booked their last eight ticket with a 5-0 defeat of Costa Rica on Tuesday.

R16: Afghanistan's adventure ended by Paraguay

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

R16: Afghanistan's adventure ended by Paraguay

Tashkent: Afghanistan’s valiant run in the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 came to an end following a 3-1 defeat to Paraguay in the Round of 16 on Wednesday.

The Central Asian side took the lead in the first half but lapses in concentration cost them dearly in extra-time, with Paraguay sealing the win to book a quarter-final against either Thailand or France, who meet on Friday.

#AFCU20 Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

#AFCU20 Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The journey to reach the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 continued on Wednesday with thrills and spills across the continent.

To run until Sunday, the 10 groups - five of four teams each and five of five – of the Qualifiers are being contested in a centralised league format.

All group winners, along with the five best-placed runners-up, will progress to the final tournament and be joined by 1985 champions China PR, who also hosted the 2010 edition.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

DPR Korea's Ri expects even more from his young players

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

DPR Korea's Ri expects even more from his young players

Bogota: Having lifted the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup trophy for a third time, DPR Korea head coach Ri Song Ho has already set a new target for his starlets.

Ri's charges impressed from start to finish at Colombia 2024, with their amazing run reaching the finishing line with a totally deserved 1-0 win over Japan in Sunday's final.

Ri now hopes to see his budding players steering DPR Korea to a return to the FIFA Women's World Cup, with Brazil to host the 2027 edition.

Europe Wrap: Doan stars for Freiburg; Machino's goal helps Holstein Kiel create history

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Europe Wrap: Doan stars for Freiburg; Machino's goal helps Holstein Kiel create history

Kuala Lumpur: Japan's Ritsu Doan was among the scorers as Freiburg defeated FC Heidenheim to stay within touching distance of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

Doan's compatriot Shuto Machino scored late goal to force a 2-2 draw as Holstein Kiel earned their first ever point in the top tier of German football.

Son Heung-min, meanwhile, made two assists as Tottenham Hotspur erased last week's North London derby misery. The-AFC.com takes a look at how Asia's European brigade performed over the past week.