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Japan v Indonesia - FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier

Asian revolution! Radical new Nations League set to replace boring friendlies and shake up World Cup route

The Asian Football Confederation has detailed plans for a new biennial Nations League tournament starting in 2030. The proposed three-tier competition aims to replace uncompetitive friendlies while directly integrating with World Cup and Asian Cup qualification.

Ex-Chelsea starlet Soonsup-Bell targets FIFA ASEAN Cup triumph

Former Chelsea academy forward Jude Soonsup-Bell declared his determination to lead Thailand to regional glory at the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup this month. The 22-year-old Port FC attacker reflected on his childhood dream of representing the War Elephants, brushing aside past youth appearances for England to chase a major international honour in Asia.

Top European league players set to feature in new FIFA tournament

A wave of top European league talent could feature in FIFA's newly launched regional tournament taking place between 24 September and 5 October. With 14 nations set to compete across two divisions, FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed the initiative for providing meaningful international opportunities.

Japan and South Korea lead growing Asian presence in Europe

Asian football is enjoying an unprecedented boom across Europe's top five leagues, driven by massive contingents from Japan and South Korea. Indonesian talents have also made historic inroads by featuring in four of the top five divisions alongside representatives from Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.