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Uzbekistan win but questions remain ahead of World Cup debut

March 31, 2026 Martin Lowe

Uzbekistan signed off on their World Cup preparations with an undefeated final international window, a penalty shoot-out victory, and an inaugural FIFA Series triumph in their home send off. Departing for the final domestic season […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: LIVE from Doha – Jordan hearts broken again

December 19, 2025 TAG Admin

Scott McIntyre and Sudesh Baniya are in Doha after Morocco defeated Jordan 3-2 after extra time to be crowned FIFA Arab Cup champions. Together they discuss Jordan’s run to the final, and what it means […]

PODCAST

TAG Podcast: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw reaction

December 7, 2025 TAG Admin

Paul Williams and Michael Church analyse the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, looking at all nine Asian nations in contention and how friendly, or otherwise, the draw was and assess their chances […]

FEATURES

In Palestine’s defying rise, every win is a message home

December 5, 2025 Sudesh Baniya

Palestine’s football team has continued to defy the odds to deliver on the pitch, aiming to aid their people’s adversity. As soon as Qatari full-back Sultan Al-Brake’s attempted clearance ended up in his own net, […]

ANALYSIS

What we learned from the Fourth Round of Asian Qualifiers

October 15, 2025 Paul Williams

With Qatar and Saudi Arabia advancing from the Fourth Round of Asian Qualifiers, Asia’s set of eight teams is now complete for next year’s FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Of course, […]

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