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AFC stands with Palestine: Shaikh Salman urges swift decision

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

AFC stands with Palestine: Shaikh Salman urges swift decision

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has unanimously supported AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa’s appeal for an expedited decision in relation to the Palestine Football Association (PFA)’s proposal presented to the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok in May last year.

Reiterating the AFC’s steadfast support for the PFA in his closing remarks to the AFC Executive Committee during its meeting on April 11, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Shaikh Salman said: “We acknowledge the actions of FIFA but hope for a swifter resolution to this matter involving one of our Member Associations – the Palestine Football Association. All we are asking for is for FIFA’s relevant bodies to examine and make clear decisions, as the issue has dragged on for too long.”

Palestine clinch maiden title

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Palestine clinch maiden title

Aqaba: Palestine etched their name into the history books after defeating Jordan 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout, after a 1-1 score in normal regulation, to win the 5th WAFF U20 Girls Championship on Saturday.

Goalkeeper Mirave Marouf was the star in the shootout, saving two penalties to secure Palestine’s victory - marking the first-ever international title for men and women of all ages in the WAFF - since the men's team won the AFC Challenge Cup in 2014.

Shaikh Salman emphasises AFC’s steadfast support for Palestine FA

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman emphasises AFC’s steadfast support for Palestine FA

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa extended the Confederation’s full support to the Palestine Football Association (PFA) when he met with PFA President General Jibril Alrjoub in the Malaysian capital today on the eve of the 6th AFC Executive Committee meeting.

Shaikh Salman stressed that the entire Asian football family continues to stand in firm solidarity behind the PFA and expressed his desire to envision a future where the Association is able to exercise its right to grow and develop the sport.

#WAC2026 Qualifiers draw finalised

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

#WAC2026 Qualifiers draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: Teams hoping to earn passage discovered their opponents following the conclusion of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 34 sides were drawn into six groups of four teams and two groups of five, with the Qualifiers to be hosted by Cambodia, Indonesia, Jordan, Myanmar, Tajikistan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

The eight group winners will join defending champions China PR, Korea Republic and Japan in the Finals, scheduled to be staged across three host cities from March 1 to 26, 2026.

Ihab urges Palestine to power on after historic triumph

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Ihab urges Palestine to power on after historic triumph

Amman: Ihab Abujazar could not hide his pride after Palestine edged Iraq 2-1 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B match on Tuesday.

Trailing for most of the match, two goals in the space of eight minutes turned despair into joy for Palestine after efforts from Wessam Abouli (88th) and Ahmed Mahajneh (90th+6) cancelled Aymen Hussein’s first half opener for Iraq as they celebrated a first ever victory at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers. 

While victory wasn’t enough to keep them in the race for the two automatic spots to the Finals, the three points mean they are in the mix for the two playoff spots from the group. 

Group B: Palestine 2-1 Iraq

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group B: Palestine 2-1 Iraq

Amman: Palestine created history as they came from behind to defeat Iraq 2-1 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie on Tuesday. 

It is Palestine’s first ever win at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers as they inflicted a body blow to Iraq’s hopes of automatic qualification to next year’s FIFA World Cup.

The win revived Palestine’s hopes of advancing to the playoffs and left Iraq a point behind second-placed Jordan with only the top two to qualify automatically. The third and fourth-placed teams will advance to the playoff where an additional two slots will be at stake.

Preview - Group B: Palestine v Iraq

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group B: Palestine v Iraq

Amman: Iraq will be desperate to get back to winning ways when they face Palestine in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Two late goals salvaged a 2-2 draw with Kuwait on Thursday, a result which saw Iraq relinquish second spot to Jordan with only the top two teams to advance automatically to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Group B: Jordan 3-1 Palestine

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Group B: Jordan 3-1 Palestine

Amman: A first half masterclass from Mousa Al Tamari inspired Jordan to a 3-1 win against Palestine in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B match on Thursday.

The win boosted Jordan’s chances of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 as they climbed above Iraq into second spot with a superior goal difference, with Korea Republic top with three matches remaining.

Preview - Group B: Jordan v Palestine

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group B: Jordan v Palestine

Amman: Jordan will be desperate for maximum points when they host Palestine in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie on Thursday.

Jordan, on nine points, are two behind Iraq with Korea Republic a further two ahead.

Qualifiers - Group A: Bahrain edge Palestine to advance

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Bahrain edge Palestine to advance

Nonthaburi: Bahrain booked their place at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 after they produced a stirring comeback to defeat Palestine 3-1 to advance as the Group A runners-up on Sunday.

Bahrain finished on seven points after an impressive campaign to take their place among Asia’s best at the Finals.

Thailand, meanwhile, concluded their perfect campaign by defeating Lebanon 4-0.

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Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 0-3 Palestine; Thailand 7-1 Iraq

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 0-3 Palestine; Thailand 7-1 Iraq

Nonthaburi: Thailand stayed perfect after handing Iraq a 7-1 defeat in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group A match on Wednesday.

The later game will see Thailand facing Iraq.