#AFCU20 and #AFCU17 technical reports now available!

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

#AFCU20 and #AFCU17 technical reports now available!

Kuala Lumpur: The combined technical report for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 and the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 is now available on the-AFC.com.

The latest publication provides in-depth analyses of the two age-group competitions that were staged in March and April in the host cities of Shenzhen and Taif, and offers valuable insights into the performances of the next generation of Asian stars in a comprehensive joint format, making it seamless for technical observers to reference information.

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AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia – Part Three

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia – Part Three

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 42 Member Associations (MAs) joined hands to celebrate the 12th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Football Day, with more than 31,000 participants across the Continent.

The latest edition of the annual celebration was commemorated on May 23, in alignment with FIFA’s World Football Week, enabling the AFC to further contribute to the United Nations’ Football for the Goals initiative and the advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

Join us at the-AFC.com for the third part of a series that highlights all the celebrations that took place across Asia!

AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia – Part Two

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia – Part Two

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 42 Member Associations (MAs) joined hands to celebrate the 12th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Football Day, with more than 31,000 participants across the Continent.

The 12th edition of the annual celebration was commemorated on May 23, in alignment with FIFA’s World Football Week, enabling the AFC to further contribute to the United Nations’ Football for the Goals initiative and the advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 
Join us at the-AFC.com for the second part of a series that highlights all the celebrations that took place across Asia!

AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia – Part 1

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia – Part 1

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 42 Member Associations (MAs) joined hands to celebrate the 12th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Football Day, with more than 31,000 participants across the Continent.

The 12th edition of the annual celebration was commemorated on May 23, in alignment with FIFA’s World Football Week, enabling the AFC to further contribute to the United Nations’ Football for the Goals initiative and the advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

PFF recognised with AFC Elite Youth Scheme one-star membership

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

PFF recognised with AFC Elite Youth Scheme one-star membership

Kuala Lumpur: The Philippine Football Federation (PFF)’s firm commitment to advancing youth development has been acknowledged with a one-star membership under the landmark AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

AFC Youth Panel assessors came away impressed by the PFF’s programmes, agenda and its stakeholders who displayed genuine enthusiasm, engagement and dedication to facilitating long-term improvements to its youth development ecosystem.

Uzbekistan FA to receive three-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme renewal

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Uzbekistan FA to receive three-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme renewal

Kuala Lumpur: The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) is set to extend their status as a three-star member of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Elite Youth Scheme.

The UFA’s robust youth development programmes have resulted in impressive achievements at the age-group level, with the most recent being their triumph at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025, adding to their maiden Olympic qualification last year.

AFC Youth Online Session 2025 focuses on emotional wellness

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

AFC Youth Online Session 2025 focuses on emotional wellness

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) once again underlined its steadfast commitment towards ensuring the success of Asian teams when it conducted the AFC Youth Online Session 2025 on Thursday.

The session, attended by almost 120 participants from 41 Member Associations (MAs), began with a brief update on the status of the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme, which currently endorses 27 members.