World Cup Daily: Beiranvand's heroics earn point for Iran as Saudi Arabia capitulate against Spain
Release Date: 06/22/2026
10-Man Indonesia Hold Malaysia at GBK | FIFA ASEAN Cup Matchday 2 Reactions
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Indonesia and Malaysia played out a tense 0-0 draw at the Gelora Bung Karno, but the result only tells part of the story. Ryan Walters is joined by Indonesian football journalist Ilham Batara Simatupang at GBK to break down a chaotic night in Jakarta, from Tom Haye’s first-half red card and Indonesia’s struggles with 10 men to Malaysia’s missed opportunity to take advantage. They discuss the chants for former Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong around the stadium, questions over John Herdman’s Plan B, Malaysia’s second-half approach, and why a draw against their biggest rivals felt more...
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Park Jungbin | From Bundesliga Beginnings to a Second Half in Asia
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Join host Ryan Walters as he goes into the tunnel with players in the ultimate ‘what if’ scenario: seconds away from walking onto the pitch for a World Cup Final. As their career flashes before their eyes, they discuss the matches, milestones, moments, mistakes, and people that shaped who they are. This is football in full life, in full vision. This is Tunnel Vision. In this episode, Ryan chats with Park Jungbin, the South Korean midfielder whose career has taken him from the Bundesliga, across Europe, back to South Korea, and eventually Southeast Asia. Now at Sabah FC,...
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Indonesia & Malaysia Start Strong | FIFA ASEAN Cup Matchday 1
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The FIFA ASEAN Cup is underway in Jakarta, with Indonesia and Malaysia both making winning starts to Group A. Host Ryan Walters reports from the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium after Malaysia’s 3-0 win over Bangladesh and Indonesia’s 2-0 victory over Singapore, bringing you reaction straight from the post-match press conferences. Hear from Thomas Dooley, Tan Cheng Hoe, Bergson, Gavin Lee, John Herdman and Ole Romeny, including Bergson on an emotional Malaysia debut and Gavin Lee on where Singapore fell short against the hosts. Coach John Herdman also delivers a clear message about his...
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Osmar Ibáñez | From Village Squares to Asian Champion
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Football chooses us. We chase the highs. And one day… the game ends. Join your host Ryan Walters as he steps into the tunnel with players just seconds before a World Cup Final, reliving the matches, milestones, moments, mistakes and people that shaped their careers. This is football in full life, in full vision. This is Tunnel Vision. In this episode, Ryan chats with Osmar Ibáñez, one of Asian football's most decorated defenders, to relive a career that has taken him from Spain to Thailand, South Korea and beyond. A born leader and student of the game, Osmar reflects on the...
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Stefan Mauk | Why Vietnam Was the Right Move
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Football chooses us. We chase the highs. And one day… the game ends. But before the final whistle, there's a lifetime to relive. Host Ryan Walters places players in the tunnel moments before a World Cup Final, where their careers flash before their eyes. Matches, milestones, moments, mistakes, people. This is football in full life. In full vision. This is Tunnel Vision. In this episode, Ryan chats with reigning V.League 1 champion Stefan Mauk to explore what life is really like as a professional footballer abroad. From Australia to Holland to Japan to Vietnam, Stefan reflects on the...
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Filip Nguyen | The Dream That Took Nine Years
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Football chooses us. We chase the highs. And one day… the game ends. Host Ryan Walters sits with players seconds from a World Cup Final as their careers flash before their eyes. Matches, milestones, moments, mistakes, people. This is football in full life, in full vision. This is Tunnel Vision. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Filip Nguyen, the Czech-born goalkeeper who spent nine years chasing the chance to represent Vietnam. From European football to becoming an ASEAN champion, Filip reflects on the long road to finally wearing the national team shirt and what it meant...
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World Cup Daily: Penalty heartbreak ends Australia's campaign
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Australia's campaign at this FIFA World Cup, and by extension that of Asia's, has come to an end after going down on penalties to Egypt in Dallas. Did Australia make the most of their opportunity? Where did they fall short? And what positives are there to take for the future? Michael Church joins us from Dallas to answer those questions, plus we discuss the shock news that Al Nassr have appointed former Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou. Be sure to follow The Asian Game on all our social media channels: X: IG: Facebook:
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World Cup Daily: Japan bow out in heartbreaking fashion
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Japan's campaign has ended at the Round of 32 after a narrow 2-1 loss to Brazil despite taking a first half lead through Kaishu Sano. Where did it go wrong in the second half? Is Moriyasu the right man to take this team forward and, with a premature exit, how do we assess their campaign? Joining us to answer those questions are ESPN's Gabe Tan from Houston, and Michael Church in Dallas. Be sure to follow The Asian Game on all our social media channels: X: IG: Facebook:
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World Cup Daily: Asia's FIFA World Cup Report Card
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After the conclusion of the marathon group stage, only two of Asia's nine teams remain, with Japan and Australia the only nations progressing to the Round of 32. So how do we grade Asia's performance at this World Cup? We're joined by Bassil Mikdadi to run through all nine teams and give them a grading based on their group stage performance? Who gets an A? Which nations get an F? Be sure to follow The Asian Game on all our social media channels: X: IG: Facebook:
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World Cup Daily: Heartbreak for Iran as Saudi Arabia and Iraq exit with a whimper
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There was heartbreak for Iran in Seattle, with a stoppage time winner being overruled by a marginal offside call; a result that would have secured them second place in the group and automatic progression to the knockout rounds. Hope still exists, however, of progressing as one of the best third-placed teams. There is no hope for Saudi Arabia and Iraq, meanwhile, who both departed the tournament with meek performances in their final group stage matches. We're joined by the BBC's Mani Djazmi and Wael Jabir to look at a day of mixed fortunes for Asia. Be sure to follow The Asian Game on all our...
info_outlineIran and Saudi Arabia enter the final matchday with their destiny in their hands, but after two vastly differing performances.
Saudi Arabia were humbled by a rampant Spanish outfit, and now need to regroup ahead of their final clash with Cape Verde. Iran, meanwhile, showed resilience in a backs-to-the-wall performance against Belgium, walking away with a point after a goalless stalemate.
We're joined by Wael Jabir and Mohammed Fayad to discuss where it went wrong for Saudi Arabia and laud the performance of Iran and their goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand.
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