Japan currently stands at the pinnacle of Group C with 16 points, demonstrating remarkable strength throughout the qualifiers. A crucial advantage is Japan's 10-point lead over third-placed Indonesia, ...

Preview - Could Yusef Abdurusag kick-start the new generation of Qatari talent ahead of the Maroons World Cup bow?

The Weight of History and Future Prospects . Chinese football has long faced disappointments, with previous World Cup aspirations often culminating in unfulfilled dreams. The desi ...

Australia coach Tony Popovic rang the changes Friday for the Socceroos' crunch World Cup qualifiers, calling up six uncapped ...

Fans quickly note the dates of international breaks and the pauses in club football, with the latest UEFA Nations League ...

The Kuwaiti national football team resumes training as part of its training camp in Dubai, UAE, in preparation for crucial Asian qualifiers ...

Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. He has now returned to The Sporting News where his passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket - when ...

Hiroki Ito and Ayase Ueda were named in the Japan squad for this month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Saudi ...

Australia coach Tony Popovic named six uncapped players, including three central defenders, in his 26-man squad for this month's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China on Friday ...

FIFA's actions against Congo and Pakistan demonstrate its commitment to upholding high standards of governance and ethical ...

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic concedes the condition of the Allianz Stadium surface where his side will seek to boost their ...

A pair of Young Socceroos, emerging defenders from Japan and Korea Republic and a Saudi tone-setter all feature as FIFA spotlights five Asian starlets that caught the eye in Chile 2025 qualification.