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Yazan Al Naimat celebrates after Jordan's Asian Cup quarter-final win over Tajikistan. Getty Images
Jordan hope for another twist in stirring Asian Cup tale

Jurgen Klinsmann's side will provide ultimate test for team that had never previously gone beyond last eight

FootballFebruary 06, 2024
Tajikistan coach Petar Segrt has won many admirers in Qatar. Reuters
Surprise packages Tajikistan aim to keep dreaming at Asian Cup

Charismatic coach Petar Segrt has eyes on semi-final spot after remarkable run in Qatar

FootballFebruary 02, 2024
Saudi Arabia head coach Roberto Mancini said his team have much to improve after exiting the Asian Cup on penalties to South Korea. Getty
Asian Cup: Mancini apologises for walking off before shoot-out defeat

Italian believed match had ended when Abdulrahman Ghareeb's spot-kick was saved as Saudis exit Asian Cup in last 16

FootballJanuary 31, 2024
AL RAYYAN, QATAR - JANUARY 30: Players of Saudi Arabia stand dejected in defeat after the penalty shootout during the AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 match between Saudi Arabia and South Korea at Education City Stadium on January 30, 2024 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone / Getty Images)
Penalty shootout heartbreak for Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup

Roberto Mancini's side so close to victory before late equaliser took last-16 clash into extra time

FootballJanuary 30, 2024
Paulo Bento saw his team knocked out of the Asian Cup at the last-16 stage by Tajikistan. AFP
UAE a work in progress and Bento should be allowed to continue

National team's early Asian Cup exit was a huge disappointment but another change of coach is not the answer - for now

FootballJanuary 30, 2024
DOHA, QATAR - JANUARY 29: Nizar Al Rashdan of Jordan celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 match between Iraq and Jordan at Khalifa International Stadium on January 29, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Lintao Zhang / Getty Images)
Jordan score twice in stoppage time to beat Iraq in Asian Cup

Yazan Al Arab and Nizar Al Rashdan score deep into injury time to clinch thrilling 3-2 win

FootballJanuary 29, 2024
United Arab Emirates' coach Paulo Bento gives instructions to his players during the Asian Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Tajikistan and United Arab Emirates, at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo / Thanassis Stavrakis)
Paulo Bento turns focus to World Cup after UAE's Asian Cup exit

National team's last-16 elimination to Tajikistan on Sunday increases pressure on the manager

FootballJanuary 29, 2024
Iraq's Amir Al Ammari during the Asian Cup match against Japan at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan. Getty Images
ExclusiveAmir Al Ammari: Iraq 'like one family' in pursuit of Asian Cup glory

Jesus Casas's team face Jordan in last-16 clash hoping to emulate 2007 heroics

FootballJanuary 29, 2024
United Arab Emirates' Bader Nasser, left, and United Arab Emirates' goalkeeper Khalid Eisa react after Tajikistan's Alisher Shukurov scores the winning penalty in a penalty shootout at the end of the the Asian Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Tajikistan and United Arab Emirates, at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo / Thanassis Stavrakis)
Heartbreak for UAE as Tajikistan clinch Asian Cup quarter-final spot

Paulo Bento’s team put up valiant fight in absence of Ali Mabkhout

FootballJanuary 28, 2024
Iraq coach Jesus Casas, right, celebrates with his players after their Asian Cup Group D victory over Indonesia. Reuters
Iraq need 'perfect' match to beat Jordan in Asian Cup

Manager Jesus Casas warns his side they must not underestimate opponents as they aim to repeat 2007 glory

FootballJanuary 28, 2024
Ali Mabkhout is the UAE's record goalscorer but has not been used at the Asian Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE Asian Cup talking points: Mabkhout's role and midfield balance

National team take on Tajikistan on last-16 clash on Sunday

FootballJanuary 28, 2024
UAE coach Paulo Bento reacts during the Asian Cup group-stage draw against Palestine on January 18, 2024. AFP
Bento warns UAE it would be big mistake to underestimate Tajikistan

National team take on tournament debutants at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in last-16 clash on Sunday

FootballJanuary 27, 2024
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FootballJanuary 26, 2024
UAE's Ali Mabkhout trains in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Asia Cup in Qatar. The Al Jazira striker has yet to feature at the tournament. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Mabkhout lack of game time due to 'technical and tactical' reasons

UAE's record scorer has yet to feature at the 2023 Asian Cup despite injury to Sultan Adil

FootballJanuary 25, 2024
The UAE's Yahya Al Ghassani celebrates after scoring in the 2-1 defeat against Iran in the Asian Cup Group C match at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan on January 23, 2024. AFP
UAE scrape into Asian Cup knockouts

Paulo Bento's side through on goal difference after 2-1 loss in Qatar

FootballJanuary 23, 2024
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