Austria gave it their best shot but it wasn't enough as DPR Korea powered to a 5-2 win in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

Japan survived a late fightback to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

Asia's finest will kick off their respective FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 campaigns with some enthralling match-ups from Saturday.

Uzbekistan are top of Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 after two wins but what has pleased head coach Srecko Katanec more is his side’s resilience over both matchdays.

Head coach Jesus Casas was proud of his Iraq team after they walked away with a 0-0 draw against Kuwait in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami singled out captain Ehsan Haddad for his strong performance in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B victory over Palestine on Tuesday.

Korea Republic were eliminated from the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2024 following a 1-0 defeat to hosts Colombia in their Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

With just two days to go before the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 kicks off, the continent’s five representatives are all geared up to shine on the global stage.

Bahrain and Japan will aim to gain early control of Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 when they meet at Bahrain National Stadium on Tuesday.

Kuwait will have their work cut out for them when they meet a buoyant Iraq in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 2026 Group B tie on Tuesday.