Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as South Korea were held but still inched closer along with a rampant Australia.

England eased to a 3-1 victory away to Finland in the Nations League on Sunday, while Austria put five past Erling Haaland's Norway

In 2021, Josh Cavallo received immense support on social media after coming out as the only known gay men's footballer playing in a top-flight league.

Son Heung-min stepped up in extra time for South Korea with a sumptuous free-kick to see off Australia 2-1 on Friday and set up an Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan.

After a gritty performance against formidable Australia, India face Uzbekistan in their second group match of the Asian Cup in Al Rayyan on Thursday

India head coach Igor Stimac lauded his boys for the sheer heart they showed at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, despite the 0-2 defeat against Australia

India denied mighty Australia any goal till the 50th minute but eventually lost 0-2 in their AFC Asian Cup match in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Saturday.

India vs Australia AFC Asian Cup Highlights: India suffered a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Australia in their campaign opener on Saturday.

Asian Cup Live Streaming India vs Australia Live Telecast: India men's football team will be taking on Australia in the AFC Asian Cup 2024 match on Saturday

India vs Australia Live Streaming Asian Cup Live Telecast: India men's football team will be taking on Australia in the AFC Asian Cup 2024 match on Saturday in Al Rayyan, Qatar.

Australia are one of the favourites and a major threat from set pieces, with Scotland-born defender Harry Souttar bagging 10 goals in 21 international appearances.

Former striker Bhaichung Bhutia insisted that India have the ammunition to surprise Australia in their AFC Asian Cup group match.

Currently ranked 102nd in the world, India will be the lowest-ranked side in their group at the AFC Asian Cup 2024.

Sunil Chhetri has no qualms in admitting that India's group opponents Australia and Uzbekistan are notches above his side in quality.

Lined up to face strong sides like Australia and Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup, India head coach Igor Stimac said "strength of character" will be the parameter to decide the team.

Indonesian soccer leader Erick Thohir said on Wednesday that his federation now supports Saudi Arabia.

Bonmati, who plays for European champions Barcelona, captained Spain at the World Cup and was named player of the tournament.

In front of a crowd of nearly 50,000, Sweden took the lead with a 30th-minute penalty by Fridolina Rolfo and doubled their advantage with a powerful strike from Kosovare Asllani.