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
Uzbekistan win but questions remain ahead of World Cup debut
Uzbekistan signed off on their World Cup preparations with an undefeated final international window, a penalty shoot-out victory,…
FEATURE
The reign of terror that ended Iraq’s World Cup dream before it started
The following is an excerpt from the forthcoming book “Yalla! The Turbulent History of Arab Nations at the…
OPINION
POD VIEW: Can Iraq end four decades of heartbreak?
It all comes down to this for Iraq. After 40 long years, the Lions of Mesopotamia are on…
ANALYSIS
Popovic searching for answers as World Cup looms
The door remains open. That is the message from Tony Popovic this week ahead of the final international…
ANALYSIS
World Cup preparations thrown into chaos against the backdrop of ongoing war
It’s only three months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City. A…
ANALYSIS
Japan make history with U23 Asian Cup victory
A familiar sight greeted those in attendance at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on…
