Football

April 6, 2026
ASJF
Football, News

Afghanistan U-17 Team Falls to Kyrgyzstan in CAFA Championship

Afghanistan suffer 2-1 defeat in opening match, with Hasibullah Amiri scoring the lone goal ahead of Turkmenistan clash. Tashkent | by Sara Amiri Afghanistan’s U-17 national football team began...

April 3, 2026
ASJF
Football, International

FIFA World Cup 2026 Line-up Complete as Iraq Claim Final Spot

World Cup 2026 Line-up Complete After Global Qualifying Marathon, with Iraq Taking Final SpotZURICH | By Sayer Zaland The line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been finalized,...

March 31, 2026
ASJF
Football, International

Italy Miss World Cup After Shootout Defeat by Bosnia-Herzegovina

Italy fail to qualify for third consecutive World Cup after Bosnia-Herzegovina penalty win ROME | By Sayer Zaland Four-time world champions Italy will miss the FIFA World Cup for...

March 31, 2026
ASJF
Football, International

Sweden Secure World Cup 2026 Spot with Late Winner

Viktor Gyokeres’ late goal sends Sweden to World Cup 2026, ending an eight-year absence from the tournament. Solna | By Sayer Zaland Sweden booked their place at the FIFA...

March 31, 2026
ASJF
Football, International

Afghanistan Announces Lineup for Syria Clash; Key Players Absent

Popalzay, Kouhyar, and Mousavi miss match; U-17 CAFA schedule confirmed Kabul | By Taieb Khatizwal The Afghanistan national football team has confirmed its starting lineup for the upcoming match...

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
ASJF
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
ASJF
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...