Goodwin expects a sharper Australia
With only four goals from their three Group B matches, the 32-year-old Al Wehda SC player is keen to see the Socceroos attack flourishing as the tournament heads into the…
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Experience will help UAE against Tajikistan, says Al Hashemi
In the 14 months leading up to the tournament, the UAE played friendly matches against Central Asian sides Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic. They also faced Kazakhstan. “It is an important…
R۱۶ &#۸۲۱۱; Tajikistan v UAE: Facts &#۰۳۸; Figures
The Central Asian side are enjoying a debut campaign to remember but will find former runners-up UAE a tough challenge. Record favours UAE This will be the third meeting between…
R۱۶ &#۸۲۱۱; Australia v Indonesia: Facts &#۰۳۸; Figures
The Australians are chasing a second continental title while Indonesia will be appearing at this stage of the competition for the first time. Socceroos on top Australia have won 11…
History-maker Haji determined to help Saudi Arabia win fourth title
Haji took to the stage in Saudi Arabia’s Group F fixture against Thailand, which ended in a 0-0 draw at the Education City Stadium. The talented teenager nearly made an…
Group Stage in Numbers
The Round of 16 action will begin with Australia facing Indonesia at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Sunday, but with the dust just settling after the group fixtures, join the-AFC.com…
Fans make their mark as teams bid farewell
While their journey may have ended prematurely, the sides did their best and will – undoubtedly – already be planning to feature in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.…
Vote for your Best Match of the Group Stage!
Incredible late drama, high-scoring matches and several upsets to boot, the opening three matchdays threw up games that will live long in the memory as the 18th edition of the…
Tarkovic hails Kyrgyz Republic’s courage; Ivankovic rues missed Oman chances
The Central Asian side, who needed a win by a two-goal margin, trailed for most of the match before Joel Kojo’s equaliser in the 80th minute with the result meaning…
Bahrain&#۸۲۱۷;s Pizzi looking forward to Japan showdown
Abdulla Yusuf scored the only goal of the game at Khalifa International Stadium to take the Bahrainis into the Round of 16 as Group E winners and that means Pizzi…