EXPLORE THE ASIAN GAME
Football through an Asian lens.
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NATIONAL TEAMS
International football across Asia — the teams, players, tournaments and stories shaping the game across the continent.
ANALYSIS
Saudi Arabia earn precious point, but questions remain ahead of Spain showdown
Asia’s miraculous unbeaten start to the World Cup continues, as Saudi Arabia turned expectations on their head to…
ANALYSIS
Japan overcome struggles to snatch valuable point
Amid a backdrop of multiple injuries and other unfortunate incidents, like the inadequate facilities at the Mexico preparation…
ANALYSIS
Australia’s next generation deliver memorable win after selection gamble
History is written by the victors, and so Tony Popovic’s bold selection gambles ahead of Australia’s opening clash…
ANALYSIS
Boualem Khoukhi has always delivered for Qatar. On Saturday, it mattered the most.
Boualem Khoukhi’s career built on defining moments may have found its defining moment in San Francisco as Qatar…
ANALYSIS
Against the odds, Qatar turn to Afif for miracles yet again
After carrying Qatar on their anything-but-smooth road to North America, Akram Afif will be a crucial cog in…
OPINION
OUR VIEW: Australia’s new generation offer exciting glimpse into the future
Preparing for their sixth straight appearance at the FIFA World Cup, Australia are becoming something of a mainstay…
