Patrick Deyto's 12-year journey with Philippines finishes where it began
Patrick Deyto has called time on his Philippines career at the same place where it had all began 12 years earlier.
Thailand seal top spot after making Myanmar pay the penalty (1:32)
Pavithran off the mark as Malaysia pip Philippines to semis (1:30)
Rafaelson once again looming as the man to fire Vietnam to ASEAN glory
Rafaelson may have scored just two of Vietnam's ten goals so far, but he still looks the man to fire them to ASEAN Championship glory again.
Singapore to parade new kit vs. Indonesia after mid-ASEAN Championship switch
Singapore will wear their new Adidas kits for the first time on Friday against Indonesia at the ASEAN Championship.
Job's not done yet: Hariss calls for focus as Lions close in on ASEAN semis
Hariss Harun has called for Singapore to not get carried away despite their draw with Vietnam putting them close to the ASEAN Championship semis.
Song missed the last ASEAN Championship to make up for lost time with family. Now it's with Singapore
Song Ui-Young skipped the last ASEAN Championship to make up for lost time with family. Now he's making up for that lost time as a Lion.
Singapore stay perfect in Group A with victory over Timor-Leste (1:34)
Philippines out to turn Asian Cup heartbreak into ASEAN Championship hope
The 2026 ASEAN Championship will offer Philippines the chance to mend some recent heartbreak.
Paulo Josué double inspires Malaysia comeback win (1:31)
Singapore no longer simply satisfied with winning -- and it's down to Gavin Lee's standards
Singapore were far from satisfied despite an opening win at the ASEAN Championship -- and it is a sign of their growing standards under Gavin Lee.
Singapore can continue Gavin Lee revolution at ASEAN Championship -- but what would progress entail?
Singapore have made great strides in the past year -- and they can continue to build on that progress at the ASEAN Championship.
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.
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.
AFC Cup Qualifying Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tajikistan | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +11 | 14 |
| Philippines | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +10 | 14 |
| Maldives | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -10 | 3 |
| Timor-Leste | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -11 | 3 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Lebanon | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +14 | 13 |
| Yemen | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +17 | 11 |
| Bhutan | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -12 | 4 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -19 | 3 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Singapore | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 14 |
| Hong Kong | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Bangladesh | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 5 |
| India | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 5 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Thailand | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +11 | 15 |
| Turkmenistan | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 12 |
| Sri Lanka | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| Chinese Taipei | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -14 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Syria | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +19 | 18 |
| Myanmar | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 12 |
| Afghanistan | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 2 |
| Pakistan | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 2 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Vietnam | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +15 | 18 |
| Malaysia | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Laos | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -12 | 6 |
| Nepal | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -3 | 3 |