Football

March 27, 2026
ASJF
Football, International

Upsets Hit FIFA Series as Venezuela, Indonesia, Uzbekistan Triumph

Rondon scores 50th goal for Venezuela; Indonesia and Uzbekistan dominate; Cabo Verde, New Zealand, Curaçao suffer defeats Germany | By Sayer Zaland The third day of the FIFA Series...

March 27, 2026
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Football, International

Afghanistan Falls 2–1 to Myanmar in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Early setback leaves Afghanistan chasing points ahead of crucial clash with Syria. KABUL | Sara Amiri The Afghanistan national football team suffered a 2–1 defeat to Myanmar in their...

March 25, 2026
ASJF
Football, National

Kabul Hosts Grassroots Football Festival with 200 Young Players

Youth-focused initiative aims to identify talent and strengthen Afghanistan’s football development pipeline. Sara Amiri | ASJF News A grassroots football festival, organized by the Afghanistan Football Federation in coordination...

March 18, 2026
ASJF
Football, National

Afghanistan Concludes AFC ‘D’ Coaching Course for 15 Football Coaches

The Afghanistan Football Federation, in cooperation with the General Directorate of Physical Education and Sports of Afghanistan, has concluded a D License coaching course for 15 football coaches from...

March 16, 2026
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Football, Top News

AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Attendance Surpasses 200,000

Total attendance at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup has surpassed 200,000 spectators, marking a significant milestone for the continental competition as it entered the knockout stage. Quarter-final clash...

March 16, 2026
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Football, International

Ancelotti Leaves Neymar Out of Brazil Squad Ahead of World Cup Tests

Endrick returns while Igor Thiago and Rayan receive first call-ups for friendlies against France and Croatia. Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has left Neymar out of the national squad...

March 11, 2026
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Football, International

Champions League Round of 16 Begins with Four High-Stakes Clashes

European heavyweights face decisive battles as the knockout phase opens Kabul | Bahare Rahimi The UEFA Champions League entered its decisive knockout phase on Tuesday night, with four high-profile...

March 10, 2026
ASJF
Football, International

Yamal, 18, Carries Spain’s World Cup Dream Into 2026

At just 18, Lamine Yamal is no longer football’s future promise, he is already the present force driving Spain’s World Cup ambitions. Stuttgart | Sayer Zaland Still a teenager,...

March 7, 2026
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Football, International

China PR Beat Uzbekistan 3–0 to Reach Quarter-finals

Defending champions advance to quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Sydney | By Sayer Zaland Defending champions China PR secured their place in the quarter-finals of the...

March 1, 2026
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Football, News

Europe’s Heavyweights Begin Race for Brazil 2027

League A group winners to claim first four UEFA spots in compressed World Cup qualifying sprint Germany | Sayer Zaland Europe’s pathway to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil...