Saudi Arabia submits bid to host AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s has submitted an official bid to the Asian Football Confederation to host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.
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Tears of joy in Japan after nail-biting win over Spain
TOKYO : Japan erupted in cheers and tears after the national team's 2-1 win over Spain early on Friday, with crowds packing public viewing areas in the pre-dawn cold shrieking with joy as they stunned another global football power at the World Cup.
Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica
AL KHOR, Qatar: Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in their last Group E match on Thursday (Dec 1), tumbling out at the first hurdle for the second consecutive time.
Belgium fails to reach World Cup knockout stage after draw with Croatia
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Croatia scraped into the World Cup last 16 after a tension-filled 0-0 draw with Belgium that ensured the last hurrah of their opponents' "golden generation" ended in a dismal group-stage exit on Thursday (Dec 1).
Hansi Flick fine with flak as Germany head home
Hansi Flick said Germany only had themselves to blame after they crashed out in the group stages of the World Cup.
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu: 'We played as one'
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu praised the determination of his side after a stunning second-half comeback saw them beat Spain to book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as Group E winners.
Careless Spain get reality check from Japan
DOHA: It looked like business as usual for Spain in their final World Cup Group E game against Japan as they dominated possession, notched an early goal and looked set to advance as group winners despite making five changes to their side.
No grand farewell for ageing Costa Rica
DOHA : Costa Rica's hopes of bidding a fond farewell to their golden generation and replicating their 2014 success suffered a harsh reality check on Thursday when they lost 4-2 to Germany to finish bottom of Group E and exit the World Cup.