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2026 World Cup
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.
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

Indonesia coach Shin recovering from lung surgery

Indonesia coach Shin recovering from lung surgery

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
Perfect Japan leave Syria on brink in World Cup qualifying

Perfect Japan leave Syria on brink in World Cup qualifying

Coach Hajime Moriyasu warned Japan that the final Asian qualifying round for the World Cup will be "a completely different level" after thrashing Syria 5-0 on Tuesday to go through with a 100% record.
June 11, 2024 | 06:04 am PT
Tottenham's Son Heung-min scores twice as South Korea rout Singapore 7-0 in World Cup qualifier

Tottenham's Son Heung-min scores twice as South Korea rout Singapore 7-0 in World Cup qualifier

PSG's Lee Kang-in and Tottenham's Son Heung-min both scored twice as South Korea trounced Singapore 7-0 on Thursday to seal their passage into the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
June 6, 2024 | 06:47 pm PT
Palestine create history by reaching third round of World Cup qualifiers

Palestine create history by reaching third round of World Cup qualifiers

Palestine created history when they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time following a goalless draw on Thursday against Lebanon in Doha.
June 6, 2024 | 05:33 pm PT
S. Korea name new caretaker as search goes on for Klinsmann successor

S. Korea name new caretaker as search goes on for Klinsmann successor

South Korea said Monday they will have another caretaker coach in charge when they look to seal their place in the next round of qualifying for football's 2026 World Cup.
May 20, 2024 | 01:38 am PT
Wife of 'Messi of Vietnam' flaunts Hermès, Chanel, Dior bags gifted by husband

Wife of 'Messi of Vietnam' flaunts Hermès, Chanel, Dior bags gifted by husband

Chu Thanh Huyen, wife of Nguyen Quang Hai, dubbes the “Mesi of Vietnam” by the French press, often sports Hermès, Chanel, and Dior bags—gifts from her husband over the past year.
April 25, 2024 | 04:00 am PT
WAG model faces criticism for attire choice at wedding of 'Messi of Vietnam'

WAG model faces criticism for attire choice at wedding of 'Messi of Vietnam'

Model Ky Han, married to footballer Mac Hong Quan, faced backlash for her attire at the wedding ceremony of midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai, referred to as the “Messi of Vietnam” by the French media.
April 10, 2024 | 11:19 pm PT
‘Messi of Vietnam’ spends $20,000 on Ecuadorian roses for wedding

‘Messi of Vietnam’ spends $20,000 on Ecuadorian roses for wedding

The wedding of midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai, referred to as the “Messi of Vietnam” by French publications, and Chu Thanh Huyen featured 10,000 Ecuadorian roses that cost VND500 million (US$20,028).
April 8, 2024 | 06:39 pm PT
Bride of ‘Messi of Vietnam’ shines in three wedding gowns

Bride of ‘Messi of Vietnam’ shines in three wedding gowns

Chu Thanh Huyen, the wife of midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai, celebrated as the "Messi of Vietnam" by the French media, sparkled in three A-line wedding dresses blending elegance and comfort on their special day.
April 8, 2024 | 02:11 am PT
Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

The matrimonial celebration of midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai, dubbed “Messi of Vietnam” by French media outlets, and Chu Thanh Huyen on Saturday saw an impressive turnout from his national teammates and celebrities.
April 6, 2024 | 06:10 am PT
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