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Agenda of the AFC Extraordinary Congress 2026 published

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Agenda of the AFC Extraordinary Congress 2026 published

Kuala Lumpur: The agenda for the AFC Extraordinary Congress 2026, scheduled to take place on October 23, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, has been confirmed and can be accessed here.

AFC takes strategic step to fuel global football ambitions

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

AFC takes strategic step to fuel global football ambitions

Vancouver: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee today made significant strides in its deliberations regarding the commercial rights for the 2029–2036 cycle.

Following a comprehensive tender process, the AFC will now embark on the strategic next steps to ensure that the long-term commercial interests of the Confederation are best served.

Shaikh Salman: ‘Unity and Resilience driving Asian football forward’

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Shaikh Salman: ‘Unity and Resilience driving Asian football forward’

Vancouver: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today underscored a landmark year of transformation at the 36th AFC Congress in Vancouver, Canada, reinforcing a message of solidarity and growth for the Continent’s football landscape.

Addressing the Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs), the President expressed his profound gratitude for their steadfast commitment during a challenging period of significant global shifts and uncertainty, noting that their determination and adaptability had been the driving force behind a groundbreaking year.

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Stage set for 36th AFC Congress 2026

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Stage set for 36th AFC Congress 2026

Vancouver: The spotlight will turn towards Vancouver on April 28 (Tuesday) when the 36th AFC Congress 2026 takes place in the coastal Canadian city.

To be staged at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the 36th AFC Congress will vote on the Audited Financial Statements and Auditors’ Report for the year 2025, during which the AFC successfully delivered 16 competitions, including the groundbreaking revamped club competitions.

Agenda of the 36th AFC Congress 2026 published

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Agenda of the 36th AFC Congress 2026 published

Kuala Lumpur: The agenda for the 36th AFC Congress 2026, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 28, in Vancouver, Canada, has been confirmed and can be accessed here.

China PR to host AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027™

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

China PR to host AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee ratified on Wednesday the AFC Competitions Committee’s recommendation to award the hosting rights of the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027™ to the Chinese Football Association.

First held in 1959, the 2027 showpiece will mark the competition’s 43rd edition with China PR, the sole bidders, set to provide the backdrop for Asia’s top 16 sides for a second consecutive occasion following the success of the 2025 iteration, which was held in Shenzhen from February 12 to March 1 this year.

AFC President reaffirms football’s power to inspire and unite

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

AFC President reaffirms football’s power to inspire and unite

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa reiterated today the Confederation’s commitment towards standing in solidarity with its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) at the 7th AFC Executive Committee meeting held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Held just hours before the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025, the AFC President commenced the proceedings by conveying his deepest appreciation to the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) for their exceptional hosting capabilities.

Hosts of AFC women’s age-group competitions confirmed

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Hosts of AFC women’s age-group competitions confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: Underpinned by the strategic reforms introduced to further strengthen the development of women’s football, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the host associations for its upcoming women’s age-group competitions.

Officially ratified by the AFC Executive Committee at its last meeting on April 11, following the recommendations of the AFC Women’s Football Committee on March 31, 2025, The Football Association of Thailand has been confirmed as the Host Association of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026.

Shaikh Salman reaffirms AFC’s support towards Chinese FA

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman reaffirms AFC’s support towards Chinese FA

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa met with the Chinese Football Association (CFA) President Song Kai in the Malaysian capital on Saturday to discuss ways to strengthen the development of the game in the world’s second most populous nation.

Shaikh Salman praised President Song Kai for spearheading a period of revitalisation anchored in the cherished principles of transparency, greater professionalism and good governance.

AFC President commends FA Thailand’s steady rise

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

AFC President commends FA Thailand’s steady rise

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa praised the leadership of The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) President Mrs. Nualphan Lamsam during their meeting in the Malaysian capital on Saturday. 

Shaikh Salman began the meeting by expressing his appreciation to FA Thailand for their spirit of partnership and consistently bringing their capabilities and expertise to bear through the hosting of several of the AFC’s competitions.

Stronger support for AFC MAs and RAs underlined by Shaikh Salman

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Stronger support for AFC MAs and RAs underlined by Shaikh Salman

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards uplifting its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) was further emphasised at the 35th AFC Congress 2025, which concluded today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

At the outset, the AFC President conveyed the condolences of the Asian football family to the communities affected by the ongoing conflict in Palestine as well as those impacted in Myanmar and Thailand following the devastating earthquake which has tragically claimed more than 3,000 lives.