Football beyond mainstream
Uzbekistan Emerges as a Rising Power in Asian Football In a stunning evolution over the past decade, Uzbekistan’s national football team has transformed from regional hopefuls into genuine contenders on the Asian stage. Once considered a minor force, the White Wolves have steadily climbed the ranks, showcasing tactical discipline, youth development, and a fearless approach…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is actively working on a policy to integrate Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) players into the national team setup, aiming to address the long-standing struggle to find a top-quality players. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey described the move as a potential “game-changer” for Indian football, which has heavily relied on…
Japan secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Bahrain in Saitama on Thursday, extending their remarkable streak of consecutive World Cup appearances to eight. The win also confirmed Japan’s dominance in Asian Group C, as they became the first team to book their ticket to the expanded…
Bangladesh’s national football team has received a significant boost ahead of their AFC Asian Cup qualifier against India, with the arrival of former Premier League midfielder Hamza Choudhury. The 26-year-old, who currently plays for Championship side Sheffield United on loan from Leicester City, landed in Sylhet on Monday to join the Bangladesh camp. Choudhury, who…
In an exciting turn of events, Australia’s U-20 national team has secured a spot in the final of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup. They will face Saudi Arabia in what promises to be a thrilling showdown this Saturday. Australia advanced to the final after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Japan in the semi-finals on Wednesday….
The Saudi Arabian national team has officially secured their spot in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a thrilling 1-0 victory over China in the quarter-finals of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup, currently being held in China. The decisive goal was scored by Ammar Al-Yahibi in the 90+5th minute in a spectacular fashion,…
The 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup, the 42nd edition of the prestigious tournament, has officially begun in China. Formerly known as the AFC Youth Championship and AFC U-19 Championship, this biennial event is organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and serves as a qualifying platform for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The competition brings…
