#AFCU23 champions Japan praised by AFC President
Doha: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated Japan after the young Samurai Blue...
Kokubo just one of Japan's heroes, says Oiwa
Doha: Go Oiwa said he had faith Leo Kokubo would save Umarali Rakhmonaliev’s injury time penalty before the Japan goalkeeper made the vital...
Kapadze vows Uzbekistan will bounce back
Doha: Despite creating more chances and seeing more of the ball, Uzbekistan suffered heartbreak on Friday in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™...
Fujita named MVP
Doha: Captain Joel Chima Fujita was named the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Most Valuable Player following Japan's 1-0 defeat of Uzbekistan in the...
Japan edge Uzbekistan to lift second title
Doha: Substitute Fuki Yamada struck in the 91st minute and Leo Kokubo made a late penalty save to earn Japan a 1-0 win over Uzbekistan on Friday...
Nematov wins Best Goalkeeper award
Doha: Uzbekistan's Abduvakhid Nematov was named as the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Best Goalkeeper after a sterling campaign for the Central...
Uzbekistan's Jaloliddinov confident of good showing
Doha: Two years ago at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™, Uzbekistan defeated Japan en route to making the final before eventually finishing as the runners-up...
Preview - Final: Japan v Uzbekistan
Doha: Uzbekistan head coach Timur Kapadze brushed aside the loss of Abdukodir Khusanov, Hojimat Erkinov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev from his squad for...
Fujita: Japan ready for tough final
Doha: Having suffered defeat in both their previous encounters with Uzbekistan in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™, Japan captain Joel Chima Fujita is hoping...
Know The Coach - Timur Kapadze (Uzbekistan)
Doha: It’s not often that football presents a second chance but for Timur Kapadze, the opportunity has arisen for him to finally lay his hand on...
Road to Final - Uzbekistan
Doha: Uzbekistan will be appearing in their third AFC U23 Asian Cup™ final in four editions when they play Japan in the Qatar 2024 decider on...
The Deciders: Facts & Figures
Doha: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ is reaching its climax with Japan to play Uzbekistan in the final on Friday.
Paris beckons but Kapadze expects Uzbekistan to deliver silverware first
Doha: As delighted as Timur Kapadze was that his side had achieved their target of qualifying for the Olympic Games for the time, the head coach...
Shin rallies Indonesia after semi-final heartbreak
Doha: Shin Tae-yong did not deny the fact that pressure may have gotten to his players in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ semi-final defeat to...
First half goals power Japan into final
Doha: Japan will meet Uzbekistan in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final after first half goals from Mao Hosoya and Ryotaro Araki earned Go...
Buriev: Olympic qualification a huge achievement for Uzbekistan
Doha: History was created on Monday in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ as Uzbekistan sealed qualification to the Olympic Games for the first time...
Uzbekistan beat Indonesia to keep title dream alive
Doha: Uzbekistan advanced to their third AFC U23 Asian Cup ™ final in four editions after defeating Indonesia 2-0 in the semi-finals of Qatar 2024...
Uzbekistan's Lopez targets improvements; Vakhidov hails Tajikistan players
Bangkok: Head coach Venancio Lopez will focus on improvements ahead of Uzbekistan hosting the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 in September.
Afghanistan's Mortezaei shifts focus to world challenge
Bangkok: Afghanistan will start preparing immediately for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 after sealing a historic appearance in the...
Vahid believes in IR Iran's chances; Rodrigo hopes to continue leading Thailand
Bangkok: Head coach Vahid Shamsaei believes newly minted AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 champions Islamic Republic of Iran have the potential...
S-final - Preview: Indonesia v Uzbekistan
Doha: Indonesia are determined to extend their involvement in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, with the Southeast Asian side aiming to create...
Witan, Rakhmonaliev ready for Indonesia-Uzbekistan showdown
Doha: As they prepare to meet in the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Monday, Witan Sulaeman and Umarali Rakhmonaliev are...
Uzbekistan edge Tajikistan to finish third
Bangkok: Uzbekistan defeated Tajikistan 3-1 on penalties to finish third in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 on Sunday.
Afghanistan confirm Uzbekistan 2024 ticket
Bangkok: Afghanistan booked their ticket to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 after defeating Kyrgyz Republic 5-3 in their AFC Futsal Asian...
Preview - Playoff 3: Afghanistan v Kyrgyz Republic
Bangkok: Either Afghanistan or Kyrgyz Republic will qualify for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 when they meet in the AFC Futsal Asian...
Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Tajikistan v Uzbekistan
Bangkok: Tajikistan and Vietnam are determined to finish their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 campaign on a winning note following...
Norchaev warns Uzbekistan to remain focused
Doha: Uzbekistan took a huge step towards a second AFC U23 Asian Cup™ title after an impressive 2-0 quarter-final win over defending champions...
And then there were four
Doha: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ could see the first two-time champions crowned after Iraq and Uzbekistan booked their semi-final spots on...
Jasim strike sends Iraq into semis
Al Wakrah: Iraq became the final team to check into the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ after they overcame Vietnam 1-0 at Al...
Uzbekistan end Saudi Arabia's reign
Doha: Uzbekistan dethroned 10-man Saudi Arabia to book their spot in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ semi-finals with a 2-0 win on Friday.
IR Iran stay on course for 13th title
Bangkok: Goalkeeper Bagher Mohammadi was the star as Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Uzbekistan 5-4 on penalties after their AFC Futsal Asian Cup...
Al Ghamdi counting on Saudi Arabia's experience; Jaloliddinov vows Uzbekistan will progress
Doha: Captain Faisal Al Ghamdi believes Saudi Arabia’s experienced players will be vital in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ quarter-final...
Q-final - Preview: Uzbekistan v Saudi Arabia
Doha: It will be a clash of titans at the Khalifa International Stadium when Uzbekistan play Saudi Arabia in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™...
Preview - Semi-final: Uzbekistan v IR Iran
Bangkok: Uzbekistan will encounter their toughest challenge yet when they go head-to-head with Islamic Republic of Iran in the semi-finals of the...
Preview - Playoffs: Iraq v Afghanistan; Vietnam v Kyrgyz Republic
Bangkok: The four losing quarter-finalists of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 will compete for the sole remaining spot in the FIFA Futsal...
Semi-finalists confirmed, Uzbekistan 2024 door still open for four
Bangkok: The four losing quarter-finalists of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 will get another crack at securing a spot at the FIFA Futsal...
Uzbekistan roar to last four spot
Bangkok: Uzbekistan sealed their place in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 semi-finals after coming from behind to edge Vietnam 2-1 in their...
Thailand fight back to beat Iraq
Bangkok: Therdsak Charoenphong’s dramatic late winner saw hosts Thailand defeat Iraq 3-2 on Wednesday to book a semi-final meeting with Tajikistan...
Thailand fight back to edge Iraq
Bangkok: Therdsak Charoenphong’s dramatic late winner saw hosts Thailand defeat Iraq 3-2 on Wednesday to book a semi-final meeting with Tajikistan...
Kapadze lauds Uzbekistan's collective effort; Vietnam's Hoang promises improvement
Doha: Head coach Timur Kapadze praised Uzbekistan for their collective effort in their impressive 3-0 victory over Vietnam which secured them top...
Quarter-final ties set to be sizzlers
Doha: Defending champions Saudi Arabia will face 2018 winners Uzbekistan in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ quarter-finals following the...
Group D: Uzbekistan too hot for Vietnam
Doha: Uzbekistan showed they will be a team to be reckoned with in the knockout stage of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ after an emphatic 3-0...
Morocco crush all before them, but can they thrive in Uzbekistan?
The 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations wrapped up in Rabat this past weekend, with host nation Morocco claiming a record-equalling third continental...
Preview - Q-final: Uzbekistan v Vietnam
Bangkok: Head coach Venancio Lopez is confident Uzbekistan can extend their unbeaten run ahead of their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024...
Preview - Group D: Uzbekistan v Vietnam
Doha: Tensions will be high when Uzbekistan and Vietnam face off for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group D top spot on Tuesday.
Uzbekistan delight Venancio Lopez; Iraq worry Cacau
Bangkok: Uzbekistan completed their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Group B campaign with a perfect record of three victories, and head coach...
Group B: Uzbekistan end Saudi Arabia's run
Bangkok: Uzbekistan booked their spot in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 quarter-finals as Group B winners with a perfect record after...
Group B: Uzbekistan end Saudi Arabia's hopes
Bangkok: Uzbekistan booked their spot in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 quarter-finals as Group B winners with a perfect record after...
Kapadze challenges Uzbekistan to keep improving
Al Wakrah: Head coach Timur Kapadze challenged his Uzbekistan side to keep improving after they booked their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™...
Group D: Kuwait 0-5 Uzbekistan
Al Wakrah: Impressive Uzbekistan secured their place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ quarter-finals with a 5-0 win over Kuwait at the Al...
Group B: Uzbekistan determined to stay perfect; Iraq focused on victory
Bangkok: Uzbekistan are vying to extend their winning momentum when they face Saudi Arabia on Matchday Three in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian...
Group B: Uzbekistan eyeing to stay perfect; Iraq focused on victory
Bangkok: Uzbekistan are vying to extend their winning momentum when they face Saudi Arabia on Matchday Three in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian...
Group B: Iraq 1-4 Uzbekistan
Bangkok: Uzbekistan took a huge step towards the quarter-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 after defeating Iraq 4-1 in their Group...
Preview - Group D: Kuwait v Uzbekistan
Al Wakrah: Kuwait are determined to revive their knockout stage hopes when they face Uzbekistan in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group D tie...
Group B: Uzbekistan, Iraq set for exciting battle
Bangkok: Uzbekistan meet Iraq in a top of the table clash in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024, while Australia will be aiming to...
Kapadze pleased with Uzbekistan's winning start; Malaysia's Garrido stays positive
Doha: Timur Kapadze was pleased to see his Uzbekistan side pass their first test at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ following a 2-0 win over...
Group D: Uzbekistan 2-0 Malaysia
Doha: Uzbekistan secured a positive start to life in Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ with a 2-0 win over Malaysia at Khalifa...
Group B: Uzbekistan 3-2 Australia
Bangkok: Uzbekistan came back from a goal down to seal a 3-2 win against Australia in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Group B opener at...
Canada faces CONCACAF champ Costa Rica with FIFA Futsal World Cup berth on the line
MANAGUA, Nicaragua – Canada is one win away from qualifying for the FIFA Futsal World Cup this fall in Uzbekistan. But to get there, the Canadian...
Preview - Group D: Uzbekistan v Malaysia
Doha: Uzbekistan intend to signal their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ title aspirations when they take on Malaysia in their opening Group D match...
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Road to the (Futsal) World Cup starts next week
Fancy a trip to Uzbekistan? No, me neither. But that will be the goal for eight African teams when they kick-off the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of...
Kapadze has high expectations for Uzbekistan
Tashkent: Head coach Timur Kapadze has set lofty targets for Uzbekistan ahead of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™.
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Group E: Uzbekistan 3-0 Hong Kong, China
Tashkent: Uzbekistan continued their fine form in the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi...
Preview - Group E: Uzbekistan v Hong Kong, China; Turkmenistan v IR Iran
Ashgabat: Islamic Republic of Iran will aim to confirm their place in the next stage when they face Turkmenistan in their Preliminary Joint...
Preview: Uzbekistan vs. Hong Kong - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Uzbekistan and Hong Kong, including predictions, team news and possible...
IR Iran, Uzbekistan set to book spots
Hong Kong: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan left themselves well placed to advance from Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification –...
Iran, Uzbekistan set to book spots
Hong Kong: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan left themselves well placed to advance from Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification –...
Group E: Hong Kong, China 0-2 Uzbekistan
Hong Kong: Goals from Eldor Shomurodov and Rustamjon Ashurmatov earned Uzbekistan a 2-0 win over Hong Kong, China on Thursday to maintain their...
Preview - Group E: Hong Kong, China v Uzbekistan; IR Iran v Turkmenistan
Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will welcome back star forward Eldor Shomurodov for the first of two matches against Hong Kong, China in Group E of the...
Preview: Hong Kong vs. Uzbekistan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Hong Kong and Uzbekistan, including predictions, team news and possible...
FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Asian Qualifiers: March Match Schedule
During FIFA Matchday, one of the confederations that will see official activity is the AFC. Here you can watch which games and what dates and times...
Katanec: Uzbekistan capable of challenging Asia's best
Tashkent: Uzbekistan are aiming to carry their momentum from the recent AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ into the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round...
#U20WAC - Facts & Figures
Tashkent: The curtains came down on the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 on Saturday with DPR Korea emerging champions after a 2-1 win...
Ri: Synergy was the key to DPR Korea's success
Tashkent: DPR Korea head coach Ri Song ho attributed Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Japan in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 final to...
Japan's Kano sees silver lining despite final heartbreak
Tashkent: Head coach Michihisa Kano cut a disappointed figure following Japan’s 2-1 defeat to DPR Korea in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™...
Shaikh Salman lauds DPR Korea on sealing second AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ crown
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has hailed DPR Korea for securing their...
Blayney applauds Australia's determination, Korea Republic's Park optimistic despite defeat
Tashkent: Australia head coach Leah Blayney was delighted to see her side finish third in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 after...
Blayney applauds Australia's determination, Park optimistic of Korea Republic's future
Tashkent: Australia head coach Leah Blayney was delighted to see her side finish third in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 after...
DPR Korea's Chae Un Gyong takes Best Goalkeeper crown
Tashkent: Chae Un gyong’s rock solid performances for DPR Korea in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 saw her claim the Best Goalkeeper...
DPR Korea's Chae Un yong named Most Valuable Player
Tashkent: DPR Korea’s Chae Un yong’s dazzling performances saw her named as Most Valuable Player of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024...
DPR Korea fight back to lift title
Tashkent: Jon Ryong jong scored twice as DPR Korea came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1 in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 final at...
Japan's Maya Hijikata wins Yili Top Scorer Award
Tashkent: Japan’s Maya Hijikata was named the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 Yili Top Scorer Award on Saturday.
Supersub Gooch powers Australia to third place
Tashkent: Australia ended their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 campaign on a high note, defeating Korea Republic 1-0 in the third-place...
Preview - Final: Japan v DPR Korea
Tashkent: DPR Korea are confident of upstaging Japan when the two sides clash in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 final at the JAR...
Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Australia v Korea Republic
Tashkent: Korea Republic and Australia are equally determined to finish their respective AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 campaigns on a...
Australia and Uzbekistan recommended as hosts for 2026 and 2029 editions of AFC Women's Asian Cup™
Tashkent: Football Australia and the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) have been recommended as the Host Associations of the 2026 and 2029...