Revealed: These are the world’s most (and least) powerful passports in 2023
For the fifth year running, Japan has the world’s most powerful passport.
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2027 Asian Cup draw: Singapore to face Australia, Tajikistan, and Iraq in group phase
SINGAPORE: The Lions will face former Asian Cup champions Australia and Iraq at the 2027 Asian Cup following the group stage draw late on Saturday (May 9) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Japan, Qatar drawn together in Asian Cup finals
RIYADH: Record winners Japan were drawn in the same group as champions Qatar for next year’s AFC Asian Cup, while hosts Saudi Arabia will meet Kuwait, Oman and Palestine. The draw for the 2027 edition of the continent’s showpiece event, which runs from January 7 to February 5, took place on Saturday in Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh. Saudi Arabia is staging the Asian Cup for the first time as the kingdom views the tournament as a precursor to hosting the 2034 World Cup. For the third time running, the Asian Cup will feature 24 national teams, with 23 already confirmed. The sole remaining spot will go to either Lebanon or Yemen, who contest a play-off in Doha on June 4. A tie would be enough for Lebanon to qualify. At the draw, Japan were placed in Group F alongside Qatar, Thailand and Indonesia. Japan have lifted the trophy a record four times, although they have not won the tournament since 2011. Saudi Arabia and Iran each have three wins, with Qatar crowned champions for the past two tournaments, in 2019 and 2023. Last time out, the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts defeated Jordan 3-1 in the final. Both countries have qualified for this summer’s global finals, with Jordan competing for the first time. On Saturday, teams were divided into four pots of six in accordance with the latest FIFA ranking as of April 1. At 18th in the official standings, Japan are the lead country in Asia, with Iran second (No.
2027 Asian Cup draw set for May 9 in Saudi Arabia
KUALA LUMPUR: The draw for the 2027 Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia next month, Asian football officials said on Wednesday (Apr 15), after being postponed when the Middle East war broke out.
Lebanon name Madjid Bougherra as new coach
BEIRUT, Jan 29 : Lebanon have appointed former Algerian international Madjid Bougherra as their new coach, the national football association said.
Radulovic sacked as Lebanon coach
Jan 22 : The Lebanese Football Association has dismissed national team coach Miodrag Radulovic following a review of recent results and the side’s preparations for upcoming competitions, the federation said on Thursday.
What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
GENEVA: US President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term.
Saudi Arabia to host Youth National Teams Championship during summer
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the first Youth National Teams Championship between Aug. 28 and Sept.
Crude oil markets retreat as economic concerns outweigh Trump’s tariff threats
Crude oil futures prices opened higher during Monday’s Asian session following Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on Russia’s oil exports. The US president also said there would be “bombing” and “secondary tariff” on Iran if the country failed to make a nuclear deal.