Asian Cup

Iran An appeal launched by Iran to overturn their Asian Cup quarter-final defeat to Iraq has been rejected.

Saudi Arabia Recently-crowned Asian Footballer of the Year Nasser Al Shamrani headlines Saudi Arabia’s squad for the Asian Cup in Australia next month.

Qatar forward Almoez Ali seized a piece of Asian Cup history with a magnificent overhead kick in Friday's final.

Australia are a potential opponent for Uzbekistan and Japan in the last 16, but Hector Cuper is focused only on topping Asian Cup Group F.

Paulo Gomes Bento A fourth successive Asian Cup semi-final is in the offing for South Korea but coach Paulo Bento wants to see plenty of goals against Qatar.

Marcello Lippi China had to come from behind to beat Kyrgyzstan in their Asian Cup opener, with coach Marcello Lippi demanding a more balanced approach.

Javier Aguirre Japan coach Javier Aguirre said his team has "everything we need" to defend their Asian Cup title in Australia next month.

Graham Arnold Australia bounced back from their defeat to Jordan by beating Palestine 3-0 in their Asian Cup Group B clash on Friday.

Syria go into their final 2019 Asian Cup group game with a new coach, but Graham Arnold doubts they will give Australia any shocks.

Yuya Osako Surprise package Vietnam lie in wait for a Japan side who are yet to hit top gear at the 2019 Asian Cup.