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New AFC initiatives to further bolster coach development

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

New AFC initiatives to further bolster coach development

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the coach education landscape across the Continent with the announcement of two significant initiatives on Tuesday.

Chairing the AFC Coach Education Panel’s first meeting of the 2026/27 term, AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh confirmed that two key developments are set to take place: updates to the AFC Coaching Convention’s Regulations & Guidelines and the introduction of the Coach Educators’ Club Initiative.

Record-breaking 42 MAs celebrate AFC Women’s Football Day 2026

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Record-breaking 42 MAs celebrate AFC Women’s Football Day 2026

Kuala Lumpur: A record-breaking 42 Member Associations (MAs) will join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to commemorate AFC Women’s Football Day 2026 with a series of activities aimed at promoting and recognising the continued progress of the women’s game in Asia.

The 12th edition of the annual celebration comes at a particularly significant time, as the Continent celebrates its premier women’s national team competition, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™, which is underway from March 1 to 21 in Australia.

AFC President's message on AFC Women's Football Day 2026

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

AFC President's message on AFC Women's Football Day 2026

Kuala Lumpur: As we celebrate AFC Women’s Football Day 2026, we do so at a truly special time for the women’s game in Asia.

Today, as we mark the 12th year of celebrating this occasion, the world observes International Women’s Day and the Continent stands united not only in recognising the strength, resilience and achievements of women across all walks of life, but also in witnessing the 21st edition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup unfold before us.

#WAC2026 ticket sales hit 250,000 mark

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 ticket sales hit 250,000 mark

Sydney: Less than a week on from the opening match, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has reached yet another milestone as ticket sales crossed the 250,000 mark on Saturday.

The latest feather in the competition’s rich legacy follows the all-time tournament attendance record set during Thursday’s Group A tie between the hosts and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which now stands at almost 93,000 after 10 matches.

AFC statement on CAS decision

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

AFC statement on CAS decision

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken note of the decision rendered by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on March 5, 2026, concerning the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and several players in relation to breaches of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

This matter will now be referred to the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee.

#WAC2026 breaks all-time attendance record

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 breaks all-time attendance record

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ cemented its place in history by setting a new total attendance record of 82,371, after Thursday’s Group A fixture between Australia and the Islamic Republic of Iran drew a crowd of 22,398 at the Gold Coast Stadium.

The match saw the 21st edition of the Continental showpiece eclipse the previous tournament attendance record of 59,910, which was set in Chengdu, China PR, in 2010 when Australia were crowned champions.

Second-leg knockout ties of AFC Club Competitions postponed

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Second-leg knockout ties of AFC Club Competitions postponed

Kuala Lumpur: Following the decision on March 1 to postpone the first-leg Knockout Stage matches across the AFC Club Competitions in the West Region, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirms the postponement of the second-leg ties.

Consequently, the following matches originally scheduled for March 9–11, 2026, have been postponed until further notice:
 
  • AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™: Round of 16 second-leg matches (West Region).
  • AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™: Quarter-final second-leg matches involving West Region teams.

Alsi announced as Official Global Supporter for AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Alsi announced as Official Global Supporter for AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™

Kuala Lumpur: Alsi, a leading brand in the carbonated soft drink industry, has officially joined forces with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as the Official Global Supporter of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™.

This collaboration marks Alsi’s dedicated commitment to the pinnacle of Asian club football, bringing its vibrant range of carbonated soft drinks to one of the most anticipated events on the global sporting calendar.

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ match schedule unveiled

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ match schedule unveiled

  • Team Base Camp concept to be implemented for first time
  • Date of AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: With 10 months to go until kick-off for the Continent’s most prestigious men’s football competition, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) today confirmed the match schedule for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

#WAC2026 breaks attendance record in dazzling opening ceremony

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 breaks attendance record in dazzling opening ceremony

Perth: The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ kicked off on Sunday with an unforgettable Opening Ceremony at the stunning Perth Stadium, where a staggering 44,379-strong crowd, the highest ever attendance in the competition’s history, gathered to witness the start of the Continent’s premier women’s national team competition.

The attendance at Perth Stadium tonight spectacularly eclipsed the previous record of 18,000, which was recorded at the 2014 edition of the competition in Vietnam, underscoring the palpable excitement and anticipation surrounding the latest iteration of Asia’s flagship women’s competition.

AFC closely monitoring situation in Middle East

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

AFC closely monitoring situation in Middle East

Sydney: As the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ kicks off today, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continues to closely monitor the recent developments in the Middle East during this challenging period.

The AFC’s foremost priority remains the welfare, safety and security of all players, coaches, officials and fans. In this regard, we are in close and regular contact with the IR Iran women’s national team and officials in Gold Coast, and are offering our full support and assistance.

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: In light of the developing situation in the Middle East, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 first-leg matches in the West Region, originally scheduled for March 2–3, 2026, will now be rescheduled.

Additionally, the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ Quarter-final first-leg matches involving teams in the West Region, originally scheduled to be played between March 3 and 4, 2026, are also postponed until further notice.