Son Heung-min wins 5th consecutive Best Footballer in Asia award
Tottenham and South Korea star Son Heung-min has won the Best Footballer in Asia award for a fifth consecutive year.
China bans footballers from getting tattoos
Chinese authorities have banned footballers from getting tattoos and instructed national players who have been inked to remove or cover them up.
Infantino: Biennial World Cup will aid smaller nations
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has advocated hosting the World Cup biennially as a move that will help smaller nations achieve their dreams.
Where are they now: Vietnam's reigning AFF Suzuki Cup champions from 2018
As Vietnam look to defend their crown at the upcoming AFF Suzuki Cup, we look back at where some of the key players from three years ago are now.
Ex-Barcelona starlet Lee Seung-woo returns to South Korea
South Korea's one-time Barcelona starlet Lee Seung-woo has sealed a return to his homeland after joining K League 1 upstarts Suwon FC.
Defending champions Vietnam at full strength for AFF Suzuki Cup
Vietnam have named a formidable 30-man squad for the upcoming AFF Suzuki Cup as they look to retain the trophy they won in 2018.
USMNT, Mexico learn potential WC playoff draw
The U.S. or Mexico could face a winner-takes-all match against a team from Oceania if either side doesn't directly qualify for the World Cup.
FIFA changes format for World Cup's last 2 spots
FIFA changed the World Cup qualifying format for the intercontinental playoffs on Friday to be single-leg games at a neutral venue.
Graham Arnold doing less with more for Socceroos
Long-evident issues in the Socceroos' displays are starting to show through outcomes, and panic across Australian football is starting to set in.
South Korea finally flex muscles as Japan claim advantage over Australia
On an eventful night of Asian World Cup qualifiers, South Korea finally delivered a statement win while Japan gained a crucial advantage.
Australia's pragmatism punished by China as World Cup playoff beckons
Australia were held to a draw by China thanks to their negative, cross-heavy tactics. Now, they'll have to work extra hard to book a World Cup spot.
Australia held to draw with China after Wu pen
China's Wu Lei converted a second-half penalty to earn a 1-1 draw with Australia on Tuesday in World Cup qualifying.
At halfway mark of Asian qualifiers, who's on course for the World Cup and who's on their way out?
As the Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup reaches its halfway mark, we look at who's on course to reach Qatar 2022 and who's as good as gone.
The unheralded players lighting up the Asian World Cup qualifiers
There are no shortage of stars gracing the Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup but some unheralded names are also taking their chance to shine.
Saudi Arabia exposes the flaws in Arnold's tactical approach
Australia's overreliance on dead balls and transitional play has left Graham Arnold's team in a precarious position in World Cup qualifying.
After Germany score nine, check the biggest-ever WC qualifying wins
After Germany's 9-0 win, we take a look at the top 10 of the biggest men's World Cup qualifying wins ever witnessed.
Japan resurgence continues as Iran pull off miracle to stay top in Asian WCQ
Japan continued working their way back to form while Iran produced a stunning come-from-behind win on Match Day 5 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.
Australia stalemate a setback for World Cup qualification hopes
Australia couldn't mark their first home match in 763 days with a win over Saudi Arabia that would have boosted their hopes of reaching Qatar 2022.
Australia play out stalemate vs. Saudi Arabia
There was no happy homecoming for Australia as they lost defender Harry Souttar to a suspected knee injury in a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia.
World Cup qualifying: What to watch for on every continent
Could Portugal, Italy or Spain miss the World Cup finals? And will the United States get closer to qualifying? Here's what to watch for.
South Korea's limited attacking options could be cause for real concern
Despite boasting Son Heung-min in their ranks, South Korea's lack of alternative options could be an issue with the FIFA World Cup fast approaching.
Iran look to fill Mehdi Taremi void in WCQ clash against Lebanon
There will be plenty to play for as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup return for the final international break of the year.
Why Aaron Mooy's absence may benefit the Socceroos
Aaron Mooy will be absent for Australia's next two World Cup qualifiers, forcing Graham Arnold to look at alternatives in the Socceroos midfield.
Socceroos without Rogic, Mooy vs. Saudi, China
Tom Rogic will miss the Socceroos' two crunch World Cup qualifying matches due to injury while Aaron Mooy is also out due to club commitments.
Asian Cup qualifiers to be single ties in centralised venues
The final-round qualifiers for AFC Asian Cup 2023 will depart from its traditional format due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
WCQ Ladder
| AFC World Cup Qualifying - Round | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR Iran | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 16 |
| South Korea | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 14 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Lebanon | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 5 |
| Iraq | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -6 | 4 |
| Syria | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 2 |
| AFC World Cup Qualifying - Round | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Saudi Arabia | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 16 |
| Japan | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| Australia | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| Oman | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| China | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| Vietnam | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -8 | 0 |