Associated Press News on MSN: Asian Cup hosting bids for 2031, 2035 scrapped to meet FIFA changes to soccer calendar GENEVA (AP) — Asia’s soccer body halted bidding to host its men’s Asian Cup in 2031 and 2035, telling member federations on Thursday it was asked by FIFA to move the tournament to even-numbered years. Asian Cup hosting bids for 2031, 2035 scrapped to meet FIFA changes to soccer calendar Associated Press News: Japan beats South Korea 4-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia Japan’s Riko Ueki, right, heads the ball during the Women’s Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney, Wednesday, . (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) Japan’s Maika ...

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Japan beats South Korea 4-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia Telangana Today: Young Tigresses focus on development at AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup India’s U20 women’s team endured tough defeats at the AFC Asian Cup but showed clear signs of development, ending their campaign with a 3-1 win over Chinese Taipei and gaining valuable experience agai ... Newly crowned Asian Cup winner Momoko Tanikawa was honoured for her achievement by FC Bayern Women director Bianca Rech ahead of the team’s Bundesliga game at home to Nürnberg on Saturday. The ... Telangana Today: India women face Kenya in FIFA Series after Asian Cup disappointment India’s women’s football team will face hosts Kenya in the FIFA Series 2026 after a disappointing Asian Cup campaign.

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With only four teams in the competition, the match acts as a semi-final as India l ... Vietnam’s U20 women’s team has secured a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup, marking the second time they have reached this stage. The Straits Times: Australia's Kerr looks for positives in Asian Cup campaign despite final defeat April 9 - Australia captain Sam Kerr said their defeat by Japan in last month's Asian Cup final was bitterly disappointing but the experience would stand the Matildas in good stead for next year's ... Australia's Kerr looks for positives in Asian Cup campaign despite final defeat Manila Standard: Gilas Men, Women reach quarterfinals of FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 Men and Women are both through to the quarterfinals of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup in Singapore. The Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 Men, composed of ...

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AFP on MSN: Nielsen leaves as Japan coach weeks after winning Women's Asian Cup Nils Nielsen is leaving as Japan coach less than two weeks after taking them to Women's Asian Cup glory, the football association said Thursday. "Japan women's manager Nils Nielsen is stepping down ...