Asian Cup 2024
Qatar beat Jordan 3-1 to retain Asian Cup
Hosts Qatar retained the Asian Cup with a 3-1 win on Saturday against surprise packages Jordan with Akram Afif the home hero with a hat-trick of penalties.
Asian Cup braces for one last surprise as Qatar face Jordan in final
An Asian Cup full of late goals and surprises reaches a climax on Saturday when hosts and holders Qatar face a Jordan side looking to make yet more history.
Will Jordan's show open path to Premier League?
Jordan coach Hussein Ammouta hopes their surprise run to the Asian Cup final will spark broader development in the country's football and propel Jordanian players into the Premier League.
Jordan knock South Korea out to reach first Asian Cup final
Playing in the semi-finals for the first time and ranked 64 places lower, Jordan were full value for their victory over Jurgen Klinsmann's shell-shocked side.
Iran stars facing 'last dance' in Asian Cup semis
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said several of his ageing stars are facing "the last dance" as they prepare to meet hosts and holders Qatar in Wednesday's Asian Cup semi-final.
Qatar beat Uzbekistan on penalties to reach Asian Cup semis
Hosts and holders Qatar moved into an Asian Cup semi-final against Iran after beating Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
Son guides South Korea to Asian Cup semis
South Korea advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Australia in extra time at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday after Son Heung-min scored the winner with a sublime free kick.
Asian Cup / Mancini sorry for mid-penalty disappearing act
Roberto Mancini said he "didn't want to disrespect anyone" by disappearing down the tunnel before South Korea took the penalty that eliminated his Saudi Arabia team from the Asian Cup on Tuesday.
S. Korea set up Australia clash, Uzbeks plot Asian Cup 'surprise'
South Korea will face Australia in the last eight while the Uzbeks play hosts and holders Qatar after beating Thailand 2-1.
Debutants Tajikistan reach knockouts, China on brink
It was a night of drama as Group A drew to a thrilling conclusion full of twists and turns.
South Korea salvage late draw with Jordan at Asian Cup
Son Heung-min's South Korea avoided an Asian Cup upset by the skin of their teeth on Saturday after an injury time own goal gave them a 2-2 draw with Jordan.
Iraq stun favourites Japan to reach Asian Cup last 16
Aymen Hussein scored two first-half headers as Iraq stunned Asian Cup favourites Japan 2-1 on Friday to reach the knockout rounds.
India coach Stimac rues 'silly mistakes' in second defeat
India, beaten 2-0 by Australia in their opening match, sit bottom of the group with zero points and no goals.
Australia edge Syria 1-0 to reach Asian Cup knockouts
Australia followed hosts and holders Qatar into the last 16 of the Asian Cup with an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Syria on Thursday.
Palestine coach demands 'focus' for first Asian Cup win
Palestine coach Makram Daboub said his players must be "fully focused" against the United Arab Emirates at the Asian Cup on Thursday after defeat to Iran in an emotional opening game.
Lee guides South Korea to 3-1 win over Bahrain
South Korea beat Bahrain 3-1 in their Asian Cup Group E opener on Monday with Paris St Germain's Lee Kang-in rescuing his side with a second-half brace at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.
Japan begin Asian Cup with Vietnam win
Japan came from behind to beat Vietnam 4-2 in their Asian Cup Group D opener in a thrilling encounter on Sunday at the Al Thumama Stadium where five goals were scored in the first half and Takumi Minamino grabbed a brace.
