All roads lead to Jeddah as Asia's best eight teams converge on the coastal city for a showcase of Asian football.

With the continental spotlight on the AFC Champions League Elite over the next two weeks, we have you covered with the ultimate preview.

With Michael Church in Jeddah, we discuss all the major talking points including whether the format itself will be a success, the advantage of playing at home for the Saudi sides, why Gwangju might trouble Al Hilal, the importance of Akram Afif to Al Sadd and the differing form of the Japanese sides.

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Following the journey of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, From Dreams to Goals takes you deep behind the headlines to explore the stories from nations aspiring to qualify for the tournament in Australia next year.

Each week From Dreams to Goals will focus on delving deep and telling the story of women's football in countries from Saudi Arabia to India, from Indonesia to Nepal and everywhere in between, talking to players, coaches and journalists to explore the unique story of each country as they drive forward on the road to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.

This week we explore the development of women's football in Lebanon, and the social and cultural factors both aiding and inhibiting their development.

We're joined by former Lebanese women's national team player, Assile Toufaily, to discuss their chances in Group A and to cast a wider eye over women's football in Lebanon.

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As always, there is never a dull moment in Asian football and Scott McIntyre, Paul Williams and Michael Church are back to look over everything that is happening across the continent.

Dhiman Sarkar, a journalist from the Hindustan Times, joins us to talk about Mohun Bagan's dramatic 2-1 win over Bengaluru in the Indian Super League final, plus we discuss the plethora of issues plaguing football in India including the ageless Sunil Chhetri and the future of the Indian Super League.

We look at the ongoing AFC U17 Asian Cup and which teams and players have impressed so far, Scott McIntyre analyses Avispa Fukuoka's stunning start to the J.League season that has them top of the table after ten rounds, plus we look back at Lion City Sailors' stunning 2-0 win over Sydney FC in the AFC Champions League Two semi-final.

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Following the journey of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, From Dreams to Goals takes you deep behind the headlines to explore the stories from nations aspiring to qualify for the tournament in Australia next year.

Each week From Dreams to Goals will focus on delving deep and telling the story of women's football in countries from Saudi Arabia to India, from Indonesia to Nepal and everywhere in between, talking to players, coaches and journalists to explore the unique story of each country as they drive forward on the road to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.

In the first of our country profiles, we are joined by former Straits Times reporter Ervin Ang to run the rule over their chances in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers.

We discuss the development of women's football in the country, the struggles, the stars and the way forward as they get set to compete in Group A alongside Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Bhutan.

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Introducing our latest edition to The Asian Game Podcast Network... From Dreams to Goals.

Following the journey of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, hosts Gina Bagnulo and Anirudh Nair will take you deep behind the headlines to explore the stories from nations aspiring to qualify for the tournament in Australia next year.

Each week From Dreams to Goals will focus on delving deep and telling the story of women's football in countries from Saudi Arabia to India, from Indonesia to Nepal and everywhere in between, talking to players, coaches and journalists to explore the unique story of each country as they drive forward on the road to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.

In this first episode we take a look at the eight qualifying groups and briefly discuss each nation and what we can expect from all 34 nations as they begin their journey on the road to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.

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In a special 'LIVE' edition of the podcast, Scott McIntyre is in South Korea at the Suwon World Cup Stadium as Korea look to cement their spot atop Group B in qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

But a 1-1 draw last week with Oman has only intensified the spotlight on the team and coach Hong Myung-bo.

Follow Scott's journey through the game, as we get reaction after last week's 1-1 draw with Oman from star midfielder Hwang In-beom and Oman coach Rashid Jaber. Korean journalist Seo Bowon explains the state of the game in Korea.

As Korea were held to another frustrating 1-1 draw - their third in a row - we hear from two of Asia's biggest stars, Son Heung-min and Mousa Al-Tamari.

PLUS... we get reaction from the surprise loss of Urawa Reds in the AFC Women's Champions League from our women's football expert, Alex Bishop.

The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to an end as the AFC Asian Qualifiers reach the penultimate round with so much still to play for.

Herve Renard has swung the changes with Saudi Arabia, while Indonesia are preparing for their first foray under the guidance of Patrick Kluivert. Japan, Korea Republic and Iran can all officially seal their spot at the global showpiece, while a huge opportunity awaits Uzbekistan.

Meanwhile, Paul Williams is worried for Australia after naming a weakened squad.

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As the final rounds of the AFC Champions League Elite prepare to be hosted in Jeddah, we discuss with the centralised format is the best model for Asian football.

We also discuss this week's draw for the Quarter-Finals and which teams stand the best chance of going all the way? Are we set for a West Asian whitewash?

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With the final four set for the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two, we discuss whether Saudi and Japanese clubs are too strong for the second-tier continental competition.

We also discuss Lion City Sailors' remarkable triumph, whether Australian sides can make it back-to-back titles or if Al Taawoun are capable of going all the way.

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It's a massive week in Asian football with the draw for the AFC Champions League Elite Finals, to be held in Jeddah next month, that saw the final eight teams have their path to the final confirmed.

Over in the ACL Two, there was controversy after Sanfrecce Hiroshima had their first leg win voided after fielding an ineligible player, which saw Lion City Sailors progress through to the semi-finals.

But should Saudi Arabian and Japanese clubs even participate in ACL Two?

Meanwhile, the end of FIFA World Cup Qualification is in sight with all eyes particularly focused on the fascinating Group C battle between Australia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Bahrain and China for the final automatic qualifying spot.

We're joined by content creator Mohammed Fayad to discuss all of that and much more in a bumper episode of The Asian Game Podcast.

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