China Overview

Real Madrid C.F. v RB Leipzig - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3

Mbappe & La Liga issues apology as Madrid star sparks China fury with 'dictator' joke

Kylian Mbappe has issued a formal apology after a controversial joke regarding former Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked a major diplomatic and commercial backlash. The Real Madrid forward saw lucrative sponsorship deals terminated and La Liga face a total broadcasting blackout in the region following his ill-judged remarks.

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.

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.

Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It was the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, before succumbing to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a classic.

South Korea v Kuwait - FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier Group B

Where to watch and live stream AFC World Cup qualifier soccer games

An all-you-need-to-know guide on how to watch every AFC World Cup Qualifier game broadcast live online and on US TV

Australia v Indonesia - FIFA 2026 World Cup AFC Asian Rd 3 Qualifier

China vs Australia: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup Qualification AFC match between China and Australia, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Atletico La Paz	15	9	3	3	36	18	18	30	W W D W L
2	Leones Negros	14	8	3	3	31	19	12	27	W L D W W
3	Atletico Morelia	15	8	2	5	26	19	7	26	L W L D D
4	Piratas	15	7	4	4	27	15	12	25	D W W L W
5	Cancun FC	15	7	4	4	28	18	10	25	W W D D W

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