{"id":7516,"date":"2026-08-19T12:33:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T03:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theasiangame.net\/?page_id=7516"},"modified":"2026-09-24T22:10:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T12:40:05","slug":"national-teams","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiangame.net\/ro\/national-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"NATIONAL TEAMS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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NATIONAL TEAMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

International football across Asia \u2014 the teams, players, tournaments and stories shaping the game across the continent.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ANALYSIS<\/a><\/h5>\n\n

The Nations League is coming: The AFC\u2019s plan to reshape Asian football<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

Three tiers, promotion and relegation, a biennial finals series and new pathways to the Asian Cup…<\/p>\n<\/article>

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FEATURE<\/a><\/h5>\n\n

When South America came calling: India\u2019s enduring ties with Brazil and Uruguay<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

Brazil and Uruguay arrive in Kolkata for a historic international window, but the connections run far…<\/p>\n<\/article>

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ANALYSIS<\/a><\/h5>\n\n

A foothold for the future: Hong Kong look to ASEAN Cup to start again<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

After the disappointment of missing the 2027 Asian Cup, Hong Kong begins a new cycle on…<\/p>\n<\/article>

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ANALYSIS<\/a><\/h5>\n\n

More football, or better football? Asia\u2019s international game at a crossroads<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

From Southeast Asia to the Gulf, regional tournaments remain deeply embedded in Asian football culture. But…<\/p>\n<\/article>

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ANALYSIS<\/a><\/h5>\n\n

Uzbekistan dealt harsh lesson by Portugal<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

Six minutes. That was all it took for Portugal to breach the Uzbek rearguard and open the floodgates,\u2026<\/p>\n<\/article>

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ANALYSIS<\/a><\/h5>\n\n

Uzbekistan left to rue costly mistakes in World Cup debut<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

Uzbekistan\u2019s long awaited first ever FIFA World Cup appearance ultimately ended in defeat, losing 3-1 to Colombia in\u2026<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n\t\t