In brutal fashion, Japan show Indonesia the level needed to reach World Cup
Japan's ruthless display showed Indonesia the level they need to reach if they want to get to the FIFA World Cup.
Red-hot Romeny keeps Indonesia's World Cup dream very much alive
A third goal in as many caps by Ole Romeny has kept Indonesia's dream of World Cup qualification very much alive.
Rising suns: The unproven prospects auditioning for a spot in Japan's World Cup squad
Which players from an inexperienced Japan squad could stake their claims for a FIFA World Cup berth this week?
Malaysia star Cools makes history with Japan move
Dion Cools has become the first Malaysian footballer to sign for a Japanese top-flight club.
What Indonesia need to do to stay in the hunt for a World Cup berth
Indonesia are still in the running to reach the World Cup. Here's what they need to do in the week ahead.
Sugawara hopes high of World Cup qualification can help Southampton beat the drop
Yukinari Sugawara hopes a recent international high can help his bid to help Southampton avoid relegation.
Post-qualification hangover immediately offers areas of improvement for Japan
Japan want to win the World Cup. Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia should tell them what they need to get there.
With qualification in the bag, quest to win World Cup now begins for Japan
Japan are the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their attention is now on winning it.
Kluivert laments missed penalty but vows Indonesia will keep attacking
Patrick Kluivert lamented a missed penalty that proved costly as his first game in charge of Indonesia ended in defeat.
Unstoppable Samurai Blue: Reliving Japan's charge to the 2026 World Cup
Japan are the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Here's how they did so -- in sheer dominant fashion.
Foreign-born or homegrown, Idzes insists 'duty' to Indonesia is clear for all
Despite Indonesia's influx of foreign-born talent, Jay Idzes insists everyone is aware of their "duty" to the nation.
Talajić in no doubt Bahrain will delay Japan's World Cup qualification
Dragan Talajić is supremely confident his Bahrain side will pull of a huge upset against Japan on Thursday.
Familiar arena looms as venue for Endō's next big achievement: World Cup-qualifying captain
On a familar ground, Wataru Endō's next achievement could just come in the form of a World Cup-qualifying captain.
Sydney FC chief Aubrey reiterates positives of Australia's role in Asian football
Sydney FC chief Mark Aubrey believes football can play a big role in growing Australian ties in Asia.
Indonesia appoint Cruyff as technical advisor
Indonesia have appointed ex-Barcelona sporting director Jordi Cruyff as its new national team technical advisor.
Socceroo Matthews joins Pompey in $2.5m deal
Sydney FC have cashed in on the remarkable rise of Hayden Matthews, selling the Socceroos centre back to English Championship club Portsmouth for a club record fee.
Popovic would love Socceroos in ASEAN Championship
Australia are yet to compete in an ASEAN Championship although Tony Popovic is hoping that will change.
Indonesia's new Kluivert era will not faze Socceroos
Australia coach Tony Popovic believes they will be ready for however different Indonesia could look under Patrick Kluivert.
Josué keen to move on from Malaysia disappointment with ASEAN Club charge
Paulo Josué is ready to move on from recent disappointment by firing KL City to more success on the regional stage.
Indonesia announce Kluivert as new coach
Patrick Kluivert has been named the new coach of Indonesia following Monday's dismissal of Shin Tae-Yong.
Philippines can dream about football again but continuity will be key
Despite falling in the semifinals of the ASEAN Championship, the future is bright for Philippine football.
'A gamble they could regret': Indonesia's stunning decision to sack Shin Tae-Yong
Despite achieving plenty of success under him, Indonesia have decided to part ways with Shin Tae-Yong.
Past joy, recent disappointment fuel Duy Mạnh's drive to win ASEAN Championship again
Victory in 2018 and defeat in 2022 is fuelling Đỗ Duy Mạnh's desire to win another ASEAN Championship.
The new dawn of Philippine football is imminent
Having once experienced a stunning rise, Philippine football is on the precipice of a resurgence.
AFC Cup Qualifying Ladder
Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Philippines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 4 |
Tajikistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
Timor-Leste | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Maldives | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Lebanon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 4 |
Brunei Darussalam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 3 |
Yemen | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Bhutan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Singapore | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
Hong Kong | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
India | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Turkmenistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
Thailand | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Chinese Taipei | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Syria | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
Myanmar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
Afghanistan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Malaysia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 6 |
Vietnam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Laos | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 3 |
Nepal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |