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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran says women’s football captain has withdrawn Australia asylum bid
Zahra Ghanbari is the fifth member of the delegation to change her mind amid claims players had received threats against their families.
16 Mar 2026 - 2:00AM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup: ‘resilient’ China do not fear hosts, Japan smash Philippines
15 Mar 2026 - 3:43PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong boss hopes Asian Games nod helps usher in professional women’s game
15 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
China and South Korea power into Women’s Asian Cup semis, book World Cup spots
Holders set up match with hosts Australia, while Chinese Taipei will vie with other losing quarter-finalists for two more World Cup places.
14 Mar 2026 - 8:20PM
China’s Shao Ziqin (centre) scores her team’s first goal during the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final against Chinese Taipei in Perth on Saturday. Photo: AP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Australia edge North Korea to reach Women’s Asian Cup semis, earn World Cup spot
Matildas outplayed by their youthful opponents but take their only chances, will face either holders China or Chinese Taipei in last four.
13 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
China coach calls for ‘calm’ in Asian Cup quarter-final with Chinese Taipei
Reigning champions bidding for record-extending 10th title but are wary of opponents who have shown improvement over the tournament.
13 Mar 2026 - 4:10PM
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Fifa World Cup 2026
Only heat can stop ‘top England’ winning World Cup, says Wales boss Bellamy
Craig Bellamy annoyed talks with Tottenham defender Ashley Phillips made public ahead of World Cup play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
13 Mar 2026 - 8:02PM
Wales boss Craig Bellamy has back England to win the World Cup and said he was not interested in taking the Celtic job. Photo: Nora Tam
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong football boss’ dream start after shock over landing role
Darren Read oversees League Cup semi-final victory in first match after being installed as interim Lee Man head coach.
13 Mar 2026 - 7:00AM
Asian Games 2026
Hong Kong footballers given go-ahead for Asian Games in Japan
Fears over city teams’ participation quashed as local association reveals green light after successfully petitioning Olympic Council of Asia.
12 Mar 2026 - 8:26PM
Fifa
Iraq, Italy, who could replace Iran at World Cup? Rules say Fifa can pick anyone
Iraq and United Arab Emirates could be part of the solution, but both face travel issues caused by US and Israel’s war in the Middle East.
12 Mar 2026 - 10:41AM
Fifa World Cup 2026
Iran will not compete in US-hosted 2026 World Cup, sports minister says
Ahmad Donyamali says the US and Israeli air strikes mean ‘under no circumstances can we participate’ in event hosted by US, Canada, Mexico.
11 Mar 2026 - 11:54PM
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Iran’s national team before their Fifa World Cup 2026 Asia zone group A qualifiers against Uzbekistan last March in Tehran that finished 2-2. Photo: AFP
Uefa Champions League
Uefa Champions League: little Bodo Glimt take next step on giant-killing journey
Norwegian club have beaten Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City this season, but any talk in the team about winning is banned.
11 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Australia grants asylum to 2 more members of Iran football delegation
A player and member of the support staff decided to stay, with rest of Women’s Asia Cup squad returning home on Tuesday.
11 Mar 2026 - 9:14AM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup: Japan thrash Vietnam to ease into last 8, Chinese Taipei also in
Chinese Taipei to face China in quarter-finals after victory over India, Japan to take on Philippines.
10 Mar 2026 - 9:20PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women footballers after anthem controversy
Some players did not sing their country’s national anthem before a match, sparking fears they might face trouble back home.
10 Mar 2026 - 12:03PM
Iranian players warm up before the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 football match between Iran and the Philippines on the Gold Coast on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
China beat North Korea in controversial Women’s Asian Cup clash, top Group B
North Korea refuse to play after VAR reverses disallowed goal, defeat sets up quarter-final against Australia.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Lee Man boss Chu sacked hours after shock FA Cup defeat to Rangers
Chu Siu-kei fired shortly after penalty shootout loss, with assistant Darren Read stepping up on interim basis. Tai Po stun Kitchee.
9 Mar 2026 - 12:30PM
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup: Philippines keep hopes alive with win, South Korea top group
Host Australia’s late goal not enough to overtake the Koreans, while Iran’s players sing anthem before final match and bow out without a win.
8 Mar 2026 - 9:27PM
Philippines’ Chandler McDaniel (centre) scores her team’s second goal in their Women’s Asian Cup match against Iran at Gold Coast Stadium on Sunday. Photo: dpa
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup: China, North Korea seal quarter-final spots with dominant wins
Holders China beat stubborn Uzbekistan while the Koreans, who have now scored eight goals in their two matches, defeat debutants Bangladesh.
6 Mar 2026 - 7:30PM
Fifa
Malaysian FA disappointed with CAS ruling to partially uphold player sanctions
FAM says court’s ruling over the naturalisation scandal is ‘disproportionate’ and that it has accepted responsibility for oversight failures.
6 Mar 2026 - 5:05PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Tai Po backers deny planning to pull plug, say future in club president’s hands
Francis and Catherine Yip want to ‘bring more joy to the district’, but say decision over club’s future belongs to president Peter Lam.
6 Mar 2026 - 7:50PM
Fifa
CAS cuts sanctions on players involved in Malaysia scandal to official-match bans
CAS says the seven footballers who played for Malaysia using falsified documents can resume training with their clubs during the 12-month ban.
6 Mar 2026 - 12:14AM
The Malaysia team including the naturalised players before the start of their Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam in Kuala Lumpur on June 10 last year. Photo: AFP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Australia beat Iran to join South Korea in Women’s Asian Cup quarter-finals
The Koreans, who knocked out the Matildas in 2022, top the group on goal difference before the two sides meet in the final match on Sunday.
5 Mar 2026 - 8:32PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup: Japan dominate possession but struggle to beat dogged Taiwan
World No 8 team produce 30 shots to nil but struggle to get past defiant goalkeeper Wang Yu-ting; Vietnam beat India in later match.
4 Mar 2026 - 9:42PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup: China sweep aside Bangladesh in winning start to title defence
Wang Shuang and Zhang Rui strikes enough to see off tournament debutants. North Korea beat Uzbekistan in early game.
3 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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