Asian Cup

Japan Maya Yoshida thinks Japan's settled starting XI will see the defending Asian Cup champions improve again in the quarter-finals.

Ange Postecoglou Australia coach Ange Postecoglou was already looking ahead to Russia in 2018 after guiding the Socceroos to Asian Cup glory in dramatic fashion on Saturday.

Mile Jedinak Australia captain Mile Jedinak will miss his team's Asian Cup clash against Oman on Tuesday due to an ankle injury.

South Korea Uzbekistan will be out for revenge in their Asian Cup quarter-final against South Korea on Thursday.

Ivan Franjic The chances of Ivan Franjic being available for the Asian Cup final on Saturday have improved, with scans clearing Australia's right-back of any significant injury.

UAE United Arab Emirates (UAE) have wished Kuwait good luck in the Asian Cup despite calling off the friendly between the two teams on Saturday.

Abdelaziz Hatim's fine strike saw Qatar knock South Korea out of the Asian Cup and book a showdown with United Arab Emirates or Australia.

Héctor Cúper Uzbekistan can progress to the last 16 with victory over neighbours Turkmenistan, who gave Japan a scare in their tournament opener.

Yuya Osako Japan were made to work by Turkmenistan in their Asian Cup opener, and Hajime Moriyasu expects another tricky test against Oman.

Ahmed Al Mahaijri plans to keep making history as Oman prepare for their first Asian Cup knockout game against Iran on Sunday.