Asian Cup

Indonesia 'closer to dream' of World Cup

Indonesian fans and leaders hailed their football team after they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time after beating the Philippines on Tuesday.

Son apologises for bust-up with South Korea teammate

Son Heung-min apologised on Wednesday for his role in a bust-up with South Korea teammate Lee Kang-in at the Asian Cup and urged fans to forgive the Paris Saint-Germain player.

Klinsmann faces sack by Korea Football Association

The Korea Football Association's national team committee met a week on from the 2-0 defeat to Jordan in the semi-finals and with Klinsmann under huge pressure.

Son Heung-min dislocated finger in brawl with S Korea teammates

Tottenham Hotspurs captain Son Heung-min injured his finger in a brawl with a teammate on the eve of South Korea's humiliating loss to Jordan at the Asian Cup, the Korean football body told local media, confirming earlier reports.

Asian Cup final biggest stage yet for Jordan's trailblazer Tamari

The pacy 26-year-old made one goal and scored the other as Jordan saw off Son's South Korea 2-0 to surge into Saturday's final for the first time in their history.

'Devastated' Son apologises as South Korea dumped out of Asian Cup

Son Heung-min apologised and said he was "devastated" after South Korea crashed out of the Asian Cup with a stunning 2-0 semi-final defeat to underdogs Jordan on Tuesday.

Iran stars facing 'last dance' in Asian Cup semis

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said several of his ageing stars are facing "the last dance" as they prepare to meet hosts and holders Qatar in Wednesday's Asian Cup semi-final.

Iran score 96th-minute winner to stun Japan and reach Asian Cup semis

Iran will play hosts and holders Qatar or Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a 96th-minute penalty for a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday.

Iran 'more united' after reaching Asian Cup last eight on penalties

Iran say they will be "more united" in the Asian Cup quarterfinals after surviving extra time with 10 men before defeating Syria on penalties on Wednesday.

February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024

Iran stars facing 'last dance' in Asian Cup semis

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said several of his ageing stars are facing "the last dance" as they prepare to meet hosts and holders Qatar in Wednesday's Asian Cup semi-final.

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

Iran score 96th-minute winner to stun Japan and reach Asian Cup semis

Iran will play hosts and holders Qatar or Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a 96th-minute penalty for a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday.

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

Iran 'more united' after reaching Asian Cup last eight on penalties

Iran say they will be "more united" in the Asian Cup quarterfinals after surviving extra time with 10 men before defeating Syria on penalties on Wednesday.

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

Mitoma returns as Japan beat Bahrain to reach quarters

Kaoru Mitoma returned as Japan survived a second-half wobble to set up an Asian Cup quarter-final with Iran or Syria after a 3-1 win over Bahrain on Wednesday.

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

West Bank fans proud of Palestine's Asian Cup progress

Some of the Palestinian squad members have lost loved ones or have relatives trapped in Gaza.

January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024

'No limits' for Asian Cup debutants Tajikistan after reaching last eight

Alisher Shukurov buried the final spot-kick in Doha to send the Central Asians -- ranked 106th in the world -- into a showdown with either Jordan or the 2007 champions Iraq.

January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024

South Korea to face Saudi in Asian Cup last 16

"Saudi Arabia is our next one and it will be a battle," Klinsmann said

January 14, 2024
January 14, 2024

Drama, nail-biter in store for S Korea: Klinsmann

Jurgen Klinsmann expects his South Korea side to reach the Asian Cup final but warned on Sunday that there will be "drama" and "nail-biters" on the way.

January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024

Australia swat aside India to launch Asian Cup title bid

In front of a deafeningly pro-Indian crowd at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Australia made hard work of the first half, squandering a few decent chances while the underdogs defended raggedly and eyed opportunities to pounce on the break.

January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024

‘Storm is coming’: India coach warns team

India coach Igor Stimac warned his players "a storm is coming" as they prepare to face a physical Australia on Saturday in their Asian Cup opener.