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Australia beat China 2-0 to take step nearer to World Cup

Australia beat China 2-0 to take step nearer to World Cup

Australia took a step closer to automatic World Cup qualification with a comfortable 2-0 victory over China in Hangzhou on Tuesday.
Japan first to seal World Cup spot as S. Korea, Australia, Iran get closer

Japan first to seal World Cup spot as S. Korea, Australia, Iran get closer

Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup

Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup

Son Heung-min says fit and firing as South Korea close on World Cup spot

Son Heung-min says fit and firing as South Korea close on World Cup spot

Son Heung-min dismissed concerns about his form and fitness on Wednesday as he looks to forget his Tottenham woes by firing South Korea to the World Cup.
March 19, 2025 | 09:38 pm PT
'More united' China on Saudi revenge mission in World Cup qualifier

'More united' China on Saudi revenge mission in World Cup qualifier

A "more united" and confident China will be driven by a sense of revenge when they face Saudi Arabia in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday, striker Zhang Yuning has said.
March 18, 2025 | 11:48 pm PT
Indonesia confident of ending 44-year winning drought against Australia at upcoming World Cup qualifier

Indonesia confident of ending 44-year winning drought against Australia at upcoming World Cup qualifier

Indonesian players and officials believe they have a strong chance of defeating Australia in this week's clash of the 2026 World Cup third qualifying round.
March 17, 2025 | 11:41 pm PT
China call up Brazil-born player for vital World Cup qualifiers

China call up Brazil-born player for vital World Cup qualifiers

China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after he obtained Chinese citizenship.
March 16, 2025 | 11:06 pm PT
Neymar goes to training by helicopter

Neymar goes to training by helicopter

Despite returning to his old club Santos in Brazil, Neymar has not yet secured a home near the club's facilities and has been going to training sessions by private helicopter.
February 6, 2025 | 05:00 pm PT
Neymar says 2026 World Cup will be his last

Neymar says 2026 World Cup will be his last

Neymar said that the 2026 World Cup will be his last, adding he was confident that Brazil would qualify for the finals in North America.
January 8, 2025 | 09:55 pm PT
Japan stay perfect in World Cup qualifying

Japan stay perfect in World Cup qualifying

Japan maintained their 100% record in the third round of qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Thursday.
October 10, 2024 | 05:19 pm PT
Saudi Arabia's 10 men fight back to beat China in World Cup qualifying

Saudi Arabia's 10 men fight back to beat China in World Cup qualifying

China face a struggle to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as they followed their 7-0 drubbing in Japan last week with a 2-1 defeat against 10-man Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
September 10, 2024 | 06:56 am PT
Indonesia coach Shin recovering from lung surgery

Indonesia coach Shin recovering from lung surgery

Indonesia head coach Shin Tae-yong said he is recovering from a pleurisy surgery that he underwent in South Korea a month ago.
July 18, 2024 | 03:29 am 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
Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup

Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has confirmed in an interview with U.S. broadcaster ESPN that he will not attempt to win a second gold medal with Argentina at the Paris Olympics this summer.
June 13, 2024 | 07:26 pm PT
Vietnam dip, Thailand enter FIFA top 100 after World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam dip, Thailand enter FIFA top 100 after World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam are expected to move down one place, while Thailand will climb two spots to enter the top 100 of the FIFA rankings, following the last two matches of the 2026 World Cup second qualifying round.
June 13, 2024 | 02:00 am PT
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