Decisions loom in Asia ahead of next championship cycle
The six teams from Asia are home after the continent's most successful World Cup group stage ever. Three reached the second round; none went further.
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Qatar’s US$300bil World Cup headed for an epic comedown
The inevitable question is whether the extravaganza was all worth it – even for a host with a seemingly bottomless pit of money.
Footballers who stole our hearts this world cup
Stars are meant to shine – and many of the star players of this World Cup did just that. Here's a look at new favourites.
How team Morocco has taught us the importance of family
The happy parents of Moroccan players have bragged about their kids to the media, saying how they view all of the boys on the team as their own.
Thai fighters face Asia’s top kickboxers, qualifying for World Combat Games
They are taking on top fighters from 20 countries at the Asian Kickboxing Confederation Championships 2022 in Bangkok.
Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last World Cup game
Messi lead Argentina to a 3-0 win over Croatia in their semi-final on Tuesday.
Malaysia edge Japan to reach last eight despite Aifa’s injury scare
Aifa Azman, who played as the No. 1 for Malaysia, started off badly in the first two games before bouncing back to take the third 11-8 to keep the match alive.
Ayutthaya kids recreate Fifa World Cup, Thai style
The jumbo exhibition match was held to promote sports and campaign against gambling in the Fifa tournament in Thailand.
Paper-cutter, 63, captures World Cup stars
Since the Qatar World Cup started, Fu Zhao'e has been creating works of football superstars, only with a pair of scissors and a piece of red paper.
Captain America holidaying in Thailand after World Cup exit
To recover from his team’s heartbreaking loss, Tyler Adams posted on Instagram that he was visiting Koh Panyee for a short holiday.