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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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).
German football sinks deep in crisis after another shock World Cup exit
AL KHOR, Qatar : German football plummeted deeper into crisis on Thursday after the national team tumbled out of the World Cup in Qatar despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in their final Group E match.
Japan aiming for best World Cup finish: Moriyasu
DOHA: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he was setting his sights on a best-ever finish for the country at the World Cup after they stunned Spain 2-1 to finish top of Group E on Thursday (Dec 1).
Unbeaten Ireland march on to Nations Cup semi-final
Shane O'Donoghue made it three goals in three games as his penalty corner drag flick separated Ireland and South Africa, edging them a 1-0 win in their final group game in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
World Cup exists: Belgium and Germany knocked out in group stages while Japan top Group E
Germany are out of the World Cup, after suffering a disappointing second consecutive group-stage exit on an incredible night of drama in Group E.
World Cup: Australia to play Argentina in knockouts, Mexico win but miss out on last-16
France have progressed as Group D winners despite losing 1-0 to Tunisia at the Education City stadium.