FIFA/ASIA
Head Coach Mano Polking: Hanoi Police FC determined to beat Kyoto Sanga
Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of their clash with Kyoto Sanga FC in Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite league stage, Hanoi Police FC head coach Mano Polking affirmed that his side are targeting a home victory to keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage alive.
AFC U17 Asian Cup Japan survive China PR fightback to clinch title
Jeddah: Japan staved off a second-half fightback from China PR to emerge the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ champions with a 3-2 win in the final at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium Legends on Friday. The trophy was lifted for a record-extending fifth time after Japan survived a scare in the second half, with China PR fighting back from 3-0 down to come within a whisker of pulling off a sensational comeback.
Fascinating match-ups set in U-17 World Cup draw
View the full draw for 48-team global showpiece, which will be held in Qatar from 19 November to 13 December
U17 Vietnam were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026, but gained valuable experience as preparation for the U17 World Cup stage
Vietnam U17 national football team concluded their campaign at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup after a 0-3 defeat to Australia U17 national football team in the quarter-finals, held on the evening of 16 May (local time) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
AFC U17 Asian Cup – Group C: Vietnam 3-2 UAE
Jeddah: Vietnam came from behind to edge the United Arab Emirates 3-2 in a thrilling AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C tie on Wednesday to seal a spot in the quarter-finals.
AFC U17 Asian Cup – Group C: Yemen 0-1 Vietnam
Jeddah: Vietnam shrugged off a slow start to kick off their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C campaign with a 1-0 win against Yemen on Wednesday. Dau Quang Hung struck the winner in the 77th minute as Vietnam boosted their knockout stage hopes while Yemen were left to ponder why they were left empty handed after having had their fair share of chances.
Vietnam U17 arrives in Jeddah, quickly adjusting their circadian rhythm and recovering their physical condition
After departing from Hanoi at 2:00 AM on May 1 and transiting in Doha, the Vietnam U17 national team arrived in Jeddah at 10:00 AM local time the same day (2:00 PM Vietnam time), officially beginning their final preparation phase for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup.
AFC ASIAN CUP Qualifiers – Group F: Vietnam 3-1 Malaysia
Nam Dinh: Vietnam sealed a perfect AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F campaign with a 3-1 win against Malaysia at Thien Truong Stadium on Tuesday.
AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory
Kuala Lumpur: The teams vying for the title learnt their Group Stage challengers following the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
AFC U23 Asian Cup: Vietnam’s Dinh Bac takes Top Scorer award
Jeddah: Vietnam’s Nguyen Dinh Bac scooped the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Top Scorer award after a sterling campaign for the Southeast Asian side.
