Asia holds World Cup draw despite '22 doubts
The draw for the first of Asia's World Cup qualifiers was made on Wednesday, even though FIFA has yet to decide how many teams will play in 2022.
Cannavaro in no hurry to decide as China crisis deepens
With Asian qualifying for the World Cup kicking off in earnest in September, the Chinese are suffering from a lack of confidence and clarity.
Al-Araibi slams FFA's support of Sheikh Salman
Hakeem al-Araibi has joined the PFA in condemning the FFA's support for the re-election of AFC president Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa.
Sources: Yoshida closing in on Singapore job
Former J-League manager Tatsuma Yoshida is in line to be appointed as next coach of the Singapore national team, sources have told ESPN.
Ezzat resigns from Saudi Arabia, eyes AFC presidency
Adel Ezzat has resigned from his post as president of the Saudi Arabia Football Federation in a bid to run for Asia's top job in 2019.
Son must replicate Spurs' form for Korea
Son Heung-Min replicating his Spurs' form at national level and a successful World Cup are among John Duerden's 2018 football wishes for South Korea.
Van Marwijk turns down return to Saudis
Bert Van Marwijk has rejected a dramatic return to Saudi Arabia after the firing of Argentina's Edgardo Bauza, two months after quitting as coach.
Chappuis denies rumours of move to JDT
Swiss-born midfielder Charyl Chappuis has denied reports linking him to a move from Thailand's Muang Thong United to Malaysian giants JDT.
Honduras vs. Australia: The breakdown
Australia travel to Honduras for the first leg of their Intercontinental World Cup playoff, for a place at Russia 2018. Here is everything you need to
Rogic eyes ex-Celtic teammate in WC playoff
Tim Cahill may not get on the pitch as Australia travel to Honduras for Friday's World Cup playoff but his presence will undoubtedly lift team morale.
Australia gets mental boost from FIFA ruling
Ahead of the biggest matches of his life, Socceroos defender Milos Degenek has hailed the mental boost from FIFA's disciplinary ruling.
Fringe Socceroos need to step up - Sainsbury
It seems that the Socceroos' experience gulf will pose a greater challenge in their World Cup playoff with Honduras than the local environment.
Son: I'm still not as good as Park Ji-Sung
Spurs star Son Heung-Min says he still isn't as good as Park Ji-Sung, despite overtaking the Korean legend in terms of Premier League goals scored.
Socceroos 'mentally prepared' for Honduras
"We do it a lot [of travel] and our mentality towards it is never negative", said Australia's Mark Milligan ahead of Friday's WC playoff in Honduras.
Cahill's morale support for fragile Socceroos
Tim Cahill may not get on the pitch as Australia travel to Honduras for Friday's World Cup playoff but his presence will undoubtedly lift team morale.
Cahill 'outside chance' for Aussies playoff
Tim Cahill says he's only an 'outside chance' of featuring in Friday's first leg of Australia's 2018 World Cup playoff away to Honduras due to injury.
'Global Nations League' proposed with FIFA
More worldwide football tournaments involving potentially all national teams could be coming to every odd-numbered year, under a new proposal.
Tim Cahill in doubt for Australia WC playoff
The Socceroos have been dealt a blow before their World Cup playoffs with Honduras, with Tim Cahill limping off while playing for Melbourne City.
Kagawa vows to fight hard for Japan recall
Borussia Dortmund attacker Shinji Kagawa has vowed to secure his place in the Japan World Cup squad after being dropped for two November friendlies.
Honda, Kagawa, Okazaki dropped by Japan
Veterans Shinji Okazaki, Shinji Kagawa and Keisuke Honda have been dropped from Japan's squad for two upcoming friendlies.
Prem flop Lee dreams of 2018 World Cup
From Premier League flop to South Korean record-breaker, the career of Lee Dong-Gook, 38, has been full of ups and downs, writes John Duerden.
Australia squad versus Honduras confirmed
Ange Postecoglou has named a 25-man squad that will seal Australia's World Cup qualifying fate, and with it his legacy as Socceroos coach.
Postecoglou: 'You know what? I'm still here'
A tight-lipped Ange Postecoglou has declared his love for the Socceroos coaching job but once more refused to guarantee his future.
Injury concerns as Jedi makes Socceroos cut
Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou will give Mile Jedinak every chance of proving his fitness for next month's World Cup qualifying playoff vs. Honduras.
Thailand won't pay 'large sums' to Rajevac
Thailand football boss Somyot Poompunmuang insists he wants Milovan Rajevac to stay on as head coach after reports emerged of interest from China.
WCQ Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | +8 | 22 |
| South Korea | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 |
| Syria | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| Uzbekistan | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -1 | 13 |
| China | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 12 |
| Qatar | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -7 | 7 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 20 |
| Saudi Arabia | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +7 | 19 |
| Australia | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +5 | 19 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| Iraq | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 11 |
| Thailand | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | -18 | 2 |