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AFC Grassroots Day 2026 unites Asia’s football communities – Part 1

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

AFC Grassroots Day 2026 unites Asia’s football communities – Part 1

Kuala Lumpur: The 13th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Day brought communities together across the Continent as 45 Member Associations (MAs) celebrated the beautiful game and engaged thousands of participants in a showcase of football's power to inspire, connect and include.

Held annually on May 23, this year's events once again coincided with FIFA's World Football Week, reinforcing the AFC's support for the United Nations' Football for the Goals initiative and its shared commitment to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through football.
 
Join us at the-AFC.com for the first in a series that highlights how MAs embraced the AFC Grassroots Day 2026 with creativity and enthusiasm.

#U17WAC - Stage set for China 2027 Qualifiers

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

#U17WAC - Stage set for China 2027 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2027 is all set for take off following the conclusion of the Qualifiers Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 30 teams - two more than the previous record of 28 from the 2019 Qualifiers - were divided into eight groups - six of four and two of three - to contest a single round-robin centralised league from October 5 to 11.

Each group winner will advance to the Finals, joining the quartet of teams that have qualified directly as the top four finishers from the 2026 campaign: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semi-finalists Australia and China PR.

#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Thu, 28 May, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers are set to be a scintillating affair following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

To be staged between August 25 and September 6, 2026 in a centralised league system, these Qualifiers will feature the implementation of a new format as part of key reforms to the AFC’s youth competitions that were ratified earlier this year.

Designed to ensure more meaningful matches and opportunities for teams to compete against opponents of similar technical competency, a two-phase system featuring a promotion and relegation mechanism has been introduced.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Vissel stay ahead; Seoul pull clear

Mon, 18 May, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Vissel stay ahead; Seoul pull clear

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng continued to set the pace in China PR, while defending champions Shanghai Port were held again.
 

In Japan, Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe remained in control of their respective groups after a busy double matchweek, while FC Seoul strengthened their lead in Korea Republic.
 
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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend advantage; Kashima stay dominant

Mon, 11 May, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend advantage; Kashima stay dominant

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng FC strengthened their position at the top in China PR, while Kashima Antlers continued their impressive form in Japan despite being pushed all the way by Yokohama F. Marinos.

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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Seoul, Vissel stunned

Mon, 04 May, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Seoul, Vissel stunned

Beijing: Chengdu Rongcheng tightened their grip at the top in China PR with a dramatic late win, while FC Seoul suffered a setback in Korea Republic despite remaining leaders.

Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe lead their respective groups in Japan despite tough matches while Tai Po produced a statement victory to shake up the Hong Kong title race.
 
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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stay perfect; Kashima extend lead; Seoul remain clear

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stay perfect; Kashima extend lead; Seoul remain clear

Hong Kong: Chengdu Rongcheng continued their flawless start in China PR, while Kashima Antlers tightened their grip in Japan.

In Korea Republic, FC Seoul strengthened their position at the top, with developments also across Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei and Macau.
 
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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu surge; Kashima edge Urawa; Ulsan hit five

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu surge; Kashima edge Urawa; Ulsan hit five

Hong Kong: Chengdu Rongcheng continued their strong start to the Chinese Super League season to remain top, while defending champions Shanghai Port FC dropped further points.

In Japan, Kashima Antlers extended their lead in Group A, while results remained tight in Group B. FC Seoul stayed top despite defeat in Korea Republic as Ulsan HD delivered the most emphatic result of the round.

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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Kashima, Vissel stay top; Seoul edge Jeonbuk

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Kashima, Vissel stay top; Seoul edge Jeonbuk

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng FC strengthened their position at the top of the Chinese Super League, while defending champions Shanghai Port FC continued to struggle.

In Japan, Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe maintained their leads in Group A and B respectively, while FC Seoul moved clear at the top in Korea Republic after edging Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu hit five to stay top; Vissel extend lead

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu hit five to stay top; Vissel extend lead

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng continued their strong start to the Chinese Super League season with another dominant display.

In Japan, Vissel Kobe strengthened their position at the top of Group B, while Kashima Antlers stayed clear in Group A despite a setback. In Korea Republic, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors defeated Ulsan HD in a heavyweight clash as FC Seoul maintained top spot.

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Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Qualifiers - Group C: India 2-1 Hong Kong, China

Kochi: India ended their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C journey with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong, China on Tuesday.

The victory at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium gave India their first win and took them to five points while Hong Kong, China finished three ahead in second place, with Singapore taking the sole qualifying spot in the group. 

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu held but stay top; Kashima extend lead; Seoul hit five

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu held but stay top; Kashima extend lead; Seoul hit five

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng dropped points for the first time this season but remain top of the Chinese Super League, while Kashima Antlers tightened their grip on Group A in Japan with another strong week.

In Korea Republic, FC Seoul surged to the summit with a dominant win, while Kitchee SC continued their control in Hong Kong. The-AFC.com reviews the past week's domestic action across East Asia.