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afc asian cup news

HT Kick Off: “A leader who knew how to trust”

A minute's silence in the East Bengal-Kerala Blasters match of ISL12 to mourn the death of former AIFF general secretary Kushal Das.
Published on Mar 20, 2026 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: AFC Women’s Asian Cup: A chastening experience

Chinese Taipei’s Su Yu-Hsuan’s expression says everything you wanted to know about the wonder goal Manisha Kalyan (left) scored in Sydeny on Tuesday.
Published on Mar 13, 2026 08:00 am IST

AFC confirm India amongst six bidders to host 2031 Asian Cup

Indian football team: File photo
Published on Feb 05, 2026 01:19 pm IST

AIFF awaits AFC take over continental slots for ISL clubs in case of fewer games

File Photo of ISL Trophy.
Updated on Dec 29, 2025 08:37 am IST

2025: Year of East Bengal, India women’s teams and Bibiano’s boys

East Bengal's title in the SAFF Club Championship was their third in 2025 after the IWL and the Calcutta League.
Published on Dec 26, 2025 08:01 am IST

Indian football hits new low, Asian Cup elimination leads to abysmal ranking

Sunil Chhetri leads the Indian team in a warmup before their match against Singapore.
Updated on Oct 18, 2025 08:22 am IST

India's AFC Asian Cup 2027 hopes dashed after 1-2 loss to Singapore

India lose to Singapore
Updated on Oct 14, 2025 11:59 pm IST

HT Kick Off: Diaspora delights

With a population of 6 lakh, Cape Verde Islands are one win away from making the 2026 World Cup finals.
Published on Oct 10, 2025 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: It could start to hurt now

Most players in the India squad for Singapore would have played zero competitive matches between the CAFA Nations Cup and next month’s Asian Cup qualifier.
Published on Sept 26, 2025 09:03 am IST

National football team defender Sandesh Jhingan undergoes surgery for cheekbone fracture

National football team defender Sandesh Jhingan undergoes surgery for cheekbone fracture
Published on Sept 05, 2025 11:35 am IST

Subhasish was injured during ISL final, not during Asian Cup qualifiers match in March: AIFF to MBSG

Subhasish was injured during ISL final, not during Asian Cup qualifiers match in March: AIFF to MBSG
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 07:28 am IST

HT Kick Off: Nothing tops the win against Thailand

A moment that deserves to be framed for posterity.
Published on Jul 11, 2025 09:00 am IST

Afif hat trick secures Qatar back-to-back Asian Cup titles after win vs Jordan

Qatar's Akram Afif celebrates after scoring his third goal during the Asian Cup final soccer match between Qatar and Jordan at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, Feb. 10
Published on Feb 11, 2024 12:04 am IST

Qatar advance to the Asian Cup final, beat Iran 3-2; eye successive titles

Qatar players celebrate their win over Iran in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 semi-finals
Published on Feb 07, 2024 11:51 pm IST

Jordan’s story: from no-hopers to Asian Cup finalists

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Jordan players celebrate after the Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between South Korea and Jordan at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan
Published on Feb 07, 2024 09:52 pm IST

Iran beat Japan 2-1 to reach Asian Cup semis with Jahanbakhsh's late penalty

Iran's Alireza Jahanbakhsh celebrates scoring their second goal
Published on Feb 04, 2024 11:04 am IST

Watch: Son Heung-min smashes thunderous 104th minute free-kick winner for Korea

Son Heung-min scores through free-kick to send South Korea to Asian Cup semi-finals
Published on Feb 03, 2024 07:15 am IST

Japan and Iran win at Asian Cup to set up quarterfinal match

Hong Kong's Everton Camargo, left, and Iran's Milas Mohammadikeshmarzi vie for the ball during the Asian Cup Group C soccer match between Hong Kong and Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar
Published on Feb 01, 2024 07:22 am IST

Klinsmann's South Korea advances to Asian Cup QFs, beat Saudi Arabia in shootout

South Korea celebrates after winning the game in a penalty kick shoot-out during the Asian Cup round of 16 soccer match between Saudi Arabia and South Korea at Education City Stadium Al Rayyan
Published on Jan 31, 2024 11:58 am IST

AFC bans journalists who accosted Iraq coach Casas post match defeat

Iraq's Spanish coach Jesus Casas
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 04:25 am IST

Iraq stun favourites Japan to reach Asian Cup last 16

Iraq's players celebrate their team's win in the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D football match between Iraq and Japan at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan
Published on Jan 19, 2024 09:45 pm IST

Against Uzbekistan, India weigh attacking options

India's Anirudh Thapa looks dejected after the match against Australia
Published on Jan 17, 2024 09:22 pm IST

Palestinian football team set for 1st test at Asian Cup vs Iran

A match referee looks on during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group A football match | Image for representation
Updated on Jan 14, 2024 07:49 am IST

Asian Cup: India, gritty in defence, lose 0-2 to Australia

Australia's Jordan Bos celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates
Published on Jan 13, 2024 10:08 pm IST

Japan's Yoshimi Yamashita becomes the first female referee at Asian Cup

Referee Yamashita Yoshimi reacts towards India's Suresh Singh at Asian Cup 2023
Published on Jan 13, 2024 07:11 pm IST

After decades of disappointments, can India set their Asian Cup record straight?

Sunil Chhetri will be India's talisman.
Updated on Jan 13, 2024 02:12 pm IST

India vs Australia Live Streaming, AFC Asian Cup 2023: When and where to watch

India vs Australia Live Streaming, AFC Asian Cup 2023:
Published on Jan 13, 2024 07:00 am IST

Didn’t come here to defend on edge of the box: Igor Stimac

India's football coach Igor Stimac gestures during the men's round of 16 football match between India and Saudi Arabia in the 2022 Asian Games
Updated on Jan 12, 2024 10:30 pm IST