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Australia captain wary of Indonesia as team aim to rebound from Bahrain loss

Australia captain wary of Indonesia as team aim to rebound from Bahrain loss

Australia captain Maty Ryan has stressed the Socceroos cannot afford to underestimate Indonesia on Tuesday as they go into their World Cup qualifier in Jakarta needing to bounce back from Thursday's surprise loss to Bahrain.
'Upsetting': Son Heung-min urges S. Korea fans to back new coach

'Upsetting': Son Heung-min urges S. Korea fans to back new coach

Son Heung-min has urged South Korean fans to stop targeting their new coach after he was booed during a 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw against Palestine, with the skipper reportedly calling the reaction "upsetting".
September 8, 2024 | 07:22 pm PT
Chinese fans lose patience after World Cup qualifier thrashing

Chinese fans lose patience after World Cup qualifier thrashing

China's devastating 0-7 defeat to Japan in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers has sparked a wave of backlash from fans and media in the country toward the national team.
September 7, 2024 | 01:36 am PT
Indonesia goalkeeper showered with compliments for stellar performance against Saudi Arabia

Indonesia goalkeeper showered with compliments for stellar performance against Saudi Arabia

Indonesian media lauded newly naturalized goalkeeper Maarten Paes for his performance in helping Indonesia secure a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
September 6, 2024 | 10:52 pm PT
Indonesia hold Saudi Arabia to surprise draw at World Cup qualifiers

Indonesia hold Saudi Arabia to surprise draw at World Cup qualifiers

Saudi Arabia were held to a 1-1 draw by Indonesia in Jeddah on Thursday as the 2026 World Cup third qualifying round began.
September 5, 2024 | 06:07 pm PT
Bahrain stun 10-man Australia in World Cup qualifier

Bahrain stun 10-man Australia in World Cup qualifier

Bahrain stunned Australia 1-0 away on Thursday thanks to an 89th-minute Harry Souttar own goal in a major upset to start the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
September 5, 2024 | 04:57 pm PT
Mitoma, Endo score as Japan thrash China 7-0 in World Cup qualifying

Mitoma, Endo score as Japan thrash China 7-0 in World Cup qualifying

Premier League stars Kaoru Mitoma and Wataru Endo both scored as Japan thrashed China 7-0 on Thursday to start the third round of Asian World Cup qualifiers with a statement win.
September 5, 2024 | 04:49 pm PT
World Cup within reach as Asian qualifying for 2026 ramps up

World Cup within reach as Asian qualifying for 2026 ramps up

Son Heung-min's South Korea face Palestine while Japan host old rivals China when the third round of Asian qualifying kicks off on Thursday with the 2026 World Cup tantalizingly close.
September 3, 2024 | 05:46 pm PT
Red-hot Mitoma returns for Japan in World Cup qualifiers

Red-hot Mitoma returns for Japan in World Cup qualifiers

Brighton's in-form Kaoru Mitoma returned to the Japan squad on Thursday as Hajime Moriyasu's side eye an eighth straight appearance at the World Cup.
August 29, 2024 | 07:11 pm PT
Japan, Australia handed tough Asian World Cup qualifying group

Japan, Australia handed tough Asian World Cup qualifying group

Asian Football Confederation heavyweights Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia were drawn together on Thursday for 2026 World Cup qualifying in a "group of death" that also includes China, Bahrain and Indonesia.
June 27, 2024 | 01:36 am PT
India request FIFA investigate controversial Qatar goal in World Cup qualifier

India request FIFA investigate controversial Qatar goal in World Cup qualifier

Qatar's controversial equalizer in their 2-1 victory over India in the World Cup qualifiers created a wave of criticism and FIFA were requested to review the incident.
June 14, 2024 | 02:02 am PT
China football fans send money to Singapore goalkeeper for heroics

China football fans send money to Singapore goalkeeper for heroics

Singapore's veteran goalkeeper Hassan Sunny says Chinese football fans have been sending him money to say thank you for his unlikely role in keeping their World Cup dreams alive.
June 13, 2024 | 11:33 pm PT
Unconscious Philippines player during Indonesia match in stable condition

Unconscious Philippines player during Indonesia match in stable condition

Philippines defender Adrian Ugelvik has recovered after passing out on the field and was hospitalized in Jakarta during the match against Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Tuesday.
June 12, 2024 | 11:37 pm PT
18 teams in third round of World Cup Asian qualifiers revealed

18 teams in third round of World Cup Asian qualifiers revealed

Indonesia and Palestine will be in the third Asian qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup for the first time, alongside familiar names such as Japan, South Korea and Iran.
June 12, 2024 | 03:23 pm PT
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