Socceroos eye redemption in 2027 AFC Asian Cup
Amidst the pain of their FIFA World Cup elimination, Socceroos players have vowed to channel their anguish towards January's AFC Asian Cup and beyond.
Paul Okon on any changes to the XI against Paraguay (0:27)
Kamada after Tunisia rout: Japan want to win WC
In the milestone 1,000th game at the FIFA World Cup, Japan made some history of their own at Estadio BBVA on Saturday.
In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own
This may still not be the year Japan become the newest world champions. But, if their most dominant of World Cup displays on Saturday is anything to go by, they are definitely on the right path at long last.
Why Keito Nakamura could be Japan's ace in the pack in more ways than one
Keito Nakamura was not guaranteed to start for Japan at the World Cup. But he is now emerging as a pivotal figure.
Sugawara: Japan 'here to win WC, not for fun'
Japan wingback Yukinari Sugawara has reiterated that his team are at the World Cup not just to participate, but to win it.
Fourth World Cup still has Son 'feeling like a kid'
South Korea captain Son Heung-min says he feels like a "kid" as he enters his fourth World Cup, where he will debut against the Czech Republic in a Group A match in Guadalajara on Thursday.
Son has had quite the World Cup journey -- but will 2026 be his final hurrah?
Son Heung-Min's previous three World Cups perfectly mirrored where he was in his career. So what does 2026 hold for him?
Treble-winning Sandy Walsh could not have asked for better first season at Buriram
Sandy Walsh enjoyed a success-filled first season with Buriram United -- but what does the future hold for him?
Midfield metronome Hwang could be key for South Korea at the World Cup
Hwang In-Beom is not South Korea's most-prominent name. But he could be their most important player at the World Cup.
Why Japan could be the most exciting team at the World Cup
Even with a couple of key players out through injury, Japan could still be the most exciting team at the 2026 World Cup.
Are South Korea a one-man show? Who can step up and help Son at the World Cup?
Will South Korea be overly-reliant on Son Heung-Min once more, or will others step up at this World Cup?
Theerathon's midfield renaissance contines with ASEAN Club-winning heroics
The second half of Theerathon Bunmathan's career -- as a midfield maestro -- reached another high in the ASEAN Club Championship final.
Buriram see off Selangor to claim second consecutive ASEAN Club Championship
Buriram United have successfully defended their ASEAN Club Championship crown with a 3-1 aggregate win over Selangor in the final.
Tolgay Arslan's last chapter with Sanfrecce brought some final silverware, and a closing sense of fulfilment
Tolgay Arslan has announced his retirement -- perhaps ending it all after a final sense of fulfilment at Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Could this World Cup be Kubo's time to shine for injury-hit Japan?
After a disappointing World Cup debut last time out, 2026 could just be Takefusa Kubo's time to shine for Japan.
Riley McGree ruled out of World Cup (3:02)
Dream move abroad could still be Supachai's future but present remains tasting more success with Buriram
Supachai Jaided hasn't given up on his dream of playing abroad. But, for now, he is purely focused on enjoying more success with Buriram United.
AFC ends Heidelberg's dreams of playing in Asia
Heidelberg United's dreams of playing in Asia have been dashed after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) determined the semi-professional outfit to be ineligible to receive a slot to play in the Asian Champions League Two (ACL2).
Ronaldo, Al Nassr lose final as trophy wait goes on
Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a first major trophy since moving to Saudi Arabia goes on after his Al Nassr side were beaten 1-0 by Japan's Gamba Osaka in the final of the AFC Champions League Two on Saturday.
Japan face Qatar in Asian Cup, South Korea play Vietnam
Saudi Arabia is hosting the men's AFC Asian Cup for the first time, from Jan. 7 to Feb. 5, 2027.
Heidelberg commits to pursuing Asian opportunity
Semiprofessional NPLM Victoria side Heidelberg United has confirmed its intention to pursue a place in the Asian Champions League 2 (ACL2), declaring that "significant work" is underway to meet the criteria to secure a place in the continental tournament.
Heroic Faisal looks to mark anniversary of horror acid attack with ASEAN Club victory
Faisal Halim is using the second anniversary of his horror acid attack as motivation ahead of Selangor's clash with Nam Định.
Al Nassr, Ronaldo reach Champions League 2 final
Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a major title in Saudi Arabia could soon be over with Al Nassr now in the Asian Champions League Two final.
Tampines part ways with Kinoshi after just 12 days for fifth coach of the season
Tampines have remarkably parted ways with coach Katsuhito Kinoshi after just 12 days of the Japanese being at the helm.
AFC Champions League Two Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Wasl | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +9 | 14 |
| Esteghlal | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Al Muharraq | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Al Wehdat | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -7 | 4 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Ahli SC | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +3 | 10 |
| Arkadag | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | -1 | 7 |
| Khaldiya | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Andijan | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | -2 | 5 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Hussein | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 9 |
| Sepahan | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 7 |
| Ahal | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 1 |
| Mohun Bagan Super Giant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Nassr | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +20 | 18 |
| Al-Zawraa | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| Istiklol | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 9 |
| FC Goa | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -11 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Macarthur FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| Cong An Hanoi | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| Tai Po FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 7 |
| Beijing Guoan | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 5 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Gamba Osaka | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +14 | 18 |
| Ratchaburi FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +7 | 9 |
| Nam Dinh | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +7 | 9 |
| Eastern SC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -28 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Persib | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| Bangkok United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| Lion City Sailors FC | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Selangor FC | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| BG Tampines Rovers FC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 16 |
| Pohang Steelers | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| BG Pathum United | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -3 | 6 |
| Kaya | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -11 | 0 |