Preview - Group D: Japan v Brazil

Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

Preview - Group D: Japan v Brazil

Santo Domingo: Japan will have to go for broke when they face Brazil in Group D of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic on Sunday.

The East Asian side - seeking a second title after their 2014 triumph - were held to a goalless draw by Poland in their opening match on Thursday, with Brazil topping the group after edging Zambia 1-0.

Preview - Group C: DPR Korea v Kenya

Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

Preview - Group C: DPR Korea v Kenya

Santiago de los Caballeros: DPR Korea will aim for a second consecutive victory when they face Kenya in Group C of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic on Sunday.

Victory could secure the two-time world champions their quarter-final berth with a match to spare should England defeat Mexico in the group's second tie on Sunday.

Preview - Group B: Spain v Korea Republic

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Preview - Group B: Spain v Korea Republic

Santo Domingo: Korea Republic face an acid test when they take on two-time defending champions Spain in their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Group B tie at the Estadio Felix Sanchez on Saturday.

Korea Republic's campaign got off to a shaky start as they had to come from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Colombia, thanks to Casey Phair converting from the spot.

#AsianQualifiers - MD4: 5 Takeaways

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - MD4: 5 Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 was an eventful affair with significant developments.

Several teams remain well on course for the FIFA World Cup 2026 while the hopes of some suffered a setback and the-AFC.com highlights five interesting takeaways with the teams to resume their campaigns on November 14.

Jordan’s Sellami attributes huge result to lessons well learnt

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Jordan’s Sellami attributes huge result to lessons well learnt

Amman: Head coach Jamal Sellami admitted the lessons learnt from their defeat to Korea Republic paved the way for Jordan to register a resounding 4-0 win over Oman in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B tie on Tuesday.

Jordan went into the match looking to bounce back after losing 2-0 to Korea Republic on Thursday while Oman were on a high after a comprehensive 4-0 defeat of Kuwait but braces from Yazan Al Naimat and Ali Alwan saw Sellami's team move up to seven points in the standings. 

Lisitsyn, Kichin delighted as Kyrgyz Republic clinch first points

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Lisitsyn, Kichin delighted as Kyrgyz Republic clinch first points

Bishkek: Head coach Maksim Lisitsyn and captain Valerii Kichin were overjoyed after Kyrgyz Republic put in a determined performance to clinch their first win of their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 campaign on Tuesday.

Khristiian Brauzmann’s 11th minute strike ultimately separated the two sides following a keenly-fought contest at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium as Kyrgyz Republic ended a three-match losing streak while DPR Korea remained in search of a first victory.

Mixed emotions for Palestine’s Daboub, Kuwait’s Pizzi

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Mixed emotions for Palestine’s Daboub, Kuwait’s Pizzi

Doha: It was a case of mixed emotions for Palestine and Kuwait after their pulsating 2-2 draw in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Palestine head coach Makram Daboub was overjoyed after his side snatched a share of the spoils thanks to Zeid Qunbar’s goal in the third minute of added time to pick up only their second point while his Kuwaiti counterpart Juan Antonio Pizzi was disappointed that his team allowed victory to slip away.

Radmanovic proud of Uzbekistan; Bento rues missed chances

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Radmanovic proud of Uzbekistan; Bento rues missed chances

Tashkent: Uzbekistan acting head coach Vlado Radmanovic hailed his side's resilience after they secured a 1-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group A fixture on Tuesday.

A slow start required Radmanovich to make adjustments in the second half, with Uzbekistan securing a first-ever home victory over the UAE.