After a five-month wait for a new coach, the Korea Football Association (KFA) finally announced the return of Hong Myung-Bo for a second spell in charge of the national team. This news comes after former coach Jürgen Klinsmann was sacked in February, leaving South Korea in search of a new leader to guide them through
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The recent signing of Daichi Kamada by Crystal Palace marks a significant milestone for Japanese football. With Kamada joining the Premier League, one of the most competitive leagues in the world, it showcases the talent that Japan is consistently producing. As a traditional powerhouse in Asian football, Japan now has another player representing them on
Japan, a four-time Asian champion, has been drawn into a challenging group for the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will face Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China, and Indonesia in the upcoming matches. This draw brings back memories of previous encounters with Saudi Arabia and Australia in the
After an intriguing seven-month period, the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a close on Tuesday. With the World Cup expanding to 48 teams, Asia will now have at least eight representatives at the tournament in two years’ time. The increase in competing nations has also seen a
The European Nations qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen a hurdle due to Russia’s suspension because of the invasion of Ukraine. This suspension has left 54 nations competing instead of the usual 55. The format includes 12 groups with four or five teams in each group playing home and away matches. The
The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Palestine’s men’s national football team cannot be understated. The team, after securing a place in the final rounds of World Cup qualification, are facing the prospect of not being able to play in their home nation due to security concerns. The last time they played at home was