<
        >
          Menu

          ESPN

          • scores

          You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above.

          • Football
          • NBA
          • NFL
          • MLB
          • Cricket
          • Boxing
          • Rugby
          • …
            • F1
            • MMA
            • Olympic Sports
            • NBA G League
            • Tennis
            • NHL
            • NRL
            • Cycling
            • Golf
            • WWE
            • NASCAR
            • IndyCar
            • NCAAF
            • NCAAM
            • NCAAW
            • X Games
            • Netball
          • Fantasy
          • More ESPN
          • AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
          • Home
          • Scores
          • Table
          • Fixtures & Results
          • Teams
          • Statistics
          • Transfers
          Pakawich Damrongkiattisak/Getty Images
          10dGabriel Tan

          After Park era ended with AFF final defeat, where do Vietnam go from here?

          With coach Park Hang-seo departing after defeat to Thailand in the 2022 AFF Championship final, where Vietnam go from here is anyone's guess.

          AP Photo/Kittinun Rodsupan
          10dGabriel Tan

          From rampaging fullback to midfield maestro, AFF MVP Theerathon completes career transformation

          Winning the MVP award at the 2022 AFF Championship has completed Thailand captain Theerathon Bunmathan's career transformation.

          Pakawich Damrongkiattisak/Getty Images
          11dGabriel Tan

          Polking produces another masterclass as Thailand claim record 7th AFF crown

          Alexandre Polking produced another managerial masterclass to lead Thailand to a record-extending 7th AFF Championship crown.

          Pakawich Damrongkiattisak/Getty Images
          12dGabriel Tan

          AFF final could be decided by duel between Thailand's master Teerasil and Vietnam's apprentice Tien Linh

          The duel between Thailand striker Teerasil Dangda and his Vietnam counterpart Nguyen Tien Linh could decide the 2022 AFF Championship final.

          AP Photo/Nguyen Manh Quan
          13dGabriel Tan

          Second AFF title or not, Park will sign off with legend status in Vietnam secured

          Park Hang-seo will leave his role as Vietnam coach with legendary status secured -- regardless of whether he wins a second AFF Championship.

          AP Photo/Suhaimi Abdullah
          15dGabriel Tan

          Thailand vs. Vietnam a fitting 2022 AFF finale given duo's recent dominance

          The 2022 AFF Championship final between Thailand and Vietnam will be a fitting conclusion given the duo's dominance in recent years.

          SPORTFIVE
          16dGabriel Tan

          Without JDT stars, Malaysia's AFF campaign is one with positives despite semifinal exit

          Despite a semifinal exit at the hands of Thailand, Malaysia will be able to look back at their 2022 AFF Championship campaign as one of positives.

          Kyodo News via AP
          30dReuters

          Japan reappoint Moriyasu through to 2026 World Cup

          Hajime Moriyasu will become the first coach to lead Japan at two consecutive FIFA World Cup campaigns after being reappointed on Wednesday.

          James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images
          50dGabriel Tan

          Which of Asia's World Cup contenders are best placed to go far in 2026?

          Asia's contenders at the 2022 FIFA World Cup largely gave an excellent account of themselves, but are they primed for a repeat in four years' time?

          Marc Atkins/Getty Images
          51dGabriel Tan

          With Asia making their mark with some magical moments, 2026 now cannot come soon enough

          After the magical moments Asia produced at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, four years is a long time to wait to do it all over again.

          James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images
          52dGabriel Tan

          South Korea sign off with pride intact and a whole lot of newly-recognisable faces

          Despite being eliminated from the World Cup with a 4-1 loss to Brazil, South Korea leave Qatar with their heads held high and reputations enhanced.

          AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko
          53dGabriel Tan

          Amid heartbreak, Japan will learn that brute force is sometimes required to break down a wall

          The 'wall of the best 16' remains standing in front of Japan. They may need brute force to break it down next time at the FIFA World Cup.

          Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
          54dGabriel Tan

          More than Croatia, the 'wall of the best 16' could be Japan's biggest obstacle in making history

          Physically, Croatia stand in the way of Japan and a maiden FIFA World Cup quarterfinal. Mentally, the hurdle will be "the wall of the best 16".

          Clive Mason/Getty Images
          54dGabriel Tan

          Why Japan hero Ao Tanaka has already forgotten his dramatic winner vs. Spain

          Ao Tanaka's winner against Spain will live on in the history of Japanese football -- so why have him and his teammates already forgotten about it?

          Korea Football Association
          55dGabriel Tan

          The taste of victory: Meet South Korea's two veterans fuelling the appetite for a World Cup upset

          South Korea's appetite for an upset in Qatar has been fuelled by two four-time FIFA World Cup veterans. And no, Son Heung-min isn't one of them.

          JB Autissier/Panoramic/Icon Sportswire
          55dGabriel Tan

          South Korea must channel the same indomitable spirit as class of 2002 against Brazil

          If South Korea are to pull off a massive upset against Brazil in the FIFA World Cup on Monday, they may have to channel the class of 2002.

          Youssef Loulidi/Fantasista/Getty Images
          55dGabriel Tan

          No. 1 or not, veteran Kawashima remains loyal to Samurai Blue cause even with change in role

          Not being first-choice for Japan anymore hasn't stopped goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima from playing his part in their stunning 2022 FIFA World Cup run.

          Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)
          56dGabriel Tan

          South Korea replicate Germany win from 2018 over Portugal -- this time with tears of joy rather than despair

          Just like four years ago, South Korea ended their World Cup group-stage campaign in tears -- but this time they were borne out of joy.

          Richard Sellers/Getty Images
          56dGabriel Tan

          Fearless Japan see no reason why they can't beat anyone and continue stunning World Cup run

          After toppling both Germany and Spain to finish top of Group E, Japan see no reason why they can't keep this up in the World Cup knockout round.

          AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko
          57dGabriel Tan

          After stunning upsets, Japan may as well smash and grab for the rest of the FIFA World Cup

          Samurai Blue's unpredictable and uncharacteristic style keyed their comebacks over Germany and Spain. Can it lead to a deep knockout round run?

          Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images
          57dGabriel Tan

          More than passion and luck, two factors that could decide South Korea's fate could be Cho and Hwang

          Ahead of Friday's must-win clash with Portugal, South Korea's hopes of staying in the FIFA World Cup could rest on Cho Gue-sung and Hwang In-beom.

          EPA/Neil Hall
          58dGabriel Tan

          Brilliant 12th man just fails to make up for key absentees as Saudi Arabia suffer elimination

          With the elimination of Saudi Arabia, the 2022 FIFA World Cup will miss both the team on the field and the Green Falcons' fans in the stands.

          AP Photo/Luca Bruno
          58dGabriel Tan

          Japan can again prove they can match it with the "golden standard" -- but will Moriyasu let them?

          Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu is running the risk of showing Spain too much respect in their decisive FIFA World Cup meeting on Thursday.

          AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi
          59dGabriel Tan

          Iran suffer heartbreaking exit once again but 2022 will be far more bitter pill to swallow

          A second consecutive group-stage exit at the FIFA World Cup will be far harder for Iran to accept this time around as compared to four years ago.

          Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
          59dGabriel Tan

          After Argentina high and Poland low, Saudi Arabia could do with something in the middle vs. Mexico

          A completely average evening could be perfectly fine for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as they look to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

          AFC Cup Q Ladder

          Group AGPWDLGDP
          Jordan3300+69
          Indonesia3201+76
          Kuwait3102-13
          Nepal3003-120
          Group BGPWDLGDP
          Palestine3300+109
          Philippines3111-34
          Mongolia310203
          Yemen3012-71
          Group CGPWDLGDP
          Uzbekistan3300+99
          Thailand3201+36
          Maldives3102-63
          Sri Lanka3003-60
          Group DGPWDLGDP
          India3200+79
          Hong Kong320106
          Afghanistan3012-21
          Cambodia3012-51
          Group EGPWDLGDP
          Bahrain3300+49
          Malaysia3201+46
          Turkmenistan3102-23
          Bangladesh3003-60
          Group FGPWDLGDP
          Tajikistan3210+57
          Kyrgyz Republic3210+37
          Singapore3102+23
          Myanmar3003-100
          Standings
          ESPN
          • Terms of Use
          • Privacy Policy
          • Your US State Privacy Rights
          • Children's Online Privacy Policy
          • Interest-Based Ads
          • About Nielsen Measurement
          • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
          • Contact Us
          • Disney Ad Sales Site
          • Work for ESPN
          Copyright: © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.