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FEATURES

The reign of terror that ended Iraq’s World Cup dream before it started

March 31, 2026 Ali Khaled

The following is an excerpt from the forthcoming book “Yalla! The Turbulent History of Arab Nations at the World Cup”, written by Ali Khaled. Pre-order your copy today. It is 31 March 1980 and new […]

ANALYSIS

POD VIEW: Can Iraq end four decades of heartbreak?

March 30, 2026 TAG Admin

It all comes down to this for Iraq. After 40 long years, the Lions of Mesopotamia are on the cusp of a return to the FIFA World Cup, ending decades of heartbreak for their long-suffering […]

ANALYSIS

Popovic searching for answers as World Cup looms

March 27, 2026 Paul Williams

The door remains open. That is the message from Tony Popovic this week ahead of the final international window before he has to name his squad for this year’s FIFA World Cup squad. While some […]

OPINION

POD VIEW: Have ACL Elite foreign player rules gone too far?

March 26, 2026 TAG Admin

The AFC Champions League Elite Finals draw was held yesterday, confirming the quarter final match ups to take place in Jeddah next month. What is noticeable about the make up of the teams to make […]

FEATURES

Japan eye Women’s World Cup to boost local support

March 25, 2026 Paul Williams

Fresh from winning the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the third time in the last four editions, Japan are looking to capitalise on their success and use the momentum generated from their success in Australia […]

ANALYSIS

World Cup preparations thrown into chaos against the backdrop of ongoing war

March 25, 2026 Martin Lowe

It’s only three months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City. A historic tournament, not just for Asian football, but specifically West Asia, as expansion brings with it exposure […]

FEATURES

‘Better than Europe!’ Is women’s football ready for a new Gulf era?

March 24, 2026 Paul Williams

Picture this: a women’s football club that has within its squad players with a combined eight UEFA Women’s Champions League titles, one each of the Women’s Euros, Copa America Feminina, and an Olympic Gold Medal […]

PODCAST

TAG Podcast: Women’s Asian Cup, Iraq, Iran, ACL Elite and changing calendars

March 24, 2026 TAG Admin

The Asian Game Podcast returns for a bumper episode with so much to discuss from the world of Asian football. We look back at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup and discuss what we learned about […]

PODCAST

TAG Podcast: Japan crowned champions of Asia

March 22, 2026 Paul Williams

On a joyous night for Japanese football, the Nadeshiko have cemented their place at the summit of Asian football with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Japan. Paul Williams was in Sydney for the history making […]

WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP

Japan return to the summit of Asia after nail-biting win over Australia

March 21, 2026 Paul Williams

Japan has cemented their place at the top of women’s football in Asia with a third Women’s Asian Cup crown in four editions after once again getting the better of Australia at Stadium Australia on […]

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