أخبار الاتحاد الآسيوي لكرة القدم

Japan stun England; wins for Australia, IR Iran

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Japan stun England; wins for Australia, IR Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Japan made history with their first ever win against England as Kaoru Mitoma sealed a 1-0 victory in Tuesday's international friendly at Wembley.

There were also wins for fellow FIFA World Cup-bound Australia and Islamic Republic of Iran. Jordan played to a draw with Nigeria while Korea Republic and Saudi Arabia suffered defeats.

AFC President congratulates teams on sealing AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ berths

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

AFC President congratulates teams on sealing AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ berths

Kuala Lumpur: Following a gripping series of matches in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round on Tuesday, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the five nations that secured their places for the Continental showpiece, which will be held from January 7 to February 5 next year.

Tajikistan topped Group A on goal difference, whilst Thailand clinched pole position in Group D on the final matchday to join history-makers Singapore, Syria and Vietnam, who had previously confirmed their status in earlier rounds.

Update on AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Update on AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group B match between Lebanon and Yemen, originally scheduled for March 31, 2026, has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 4, 2026.

This decision was made to ensure the safety and security of all stakeholders, taking into account the material constraints currently affecting the Lebanese Football Association in identifying a neutral venue and arranging necessary travel for the match.

Wins for Australia, China PR, Indonesia and Uzbekistan

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Wins for Australia, China PR, Indonesia and Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: FIFA World Cup 2026-bound Australia and Uzbekistan recorded contrasting wins in their FIFA Series matches on Friday.

There were also impressive victories for China PR and Indonesia while Jordan, Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia - who are also preparing for the global showpiece - were also in action.

AFC Medical Committee approves landmark guidelines on dental care

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

AFC Medical Committee approves landmark guidelines on dental care

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Medical Committee’s resolve to strengthen the professional care of Asian players was further underlined at its fifth meeting today with the approval of the breakthrough AFC Guidelines for Dental Health and On-field Management of Dental Emergencies.

The first comprehensive sports dentistry framework ever to be introduced in Asian football history, the living document, which will be regularly reviewed, updated and strengthened as new evidence emerges, is poised to set a new benchmark for player welfare by integrating oral health into mainstream football medical care.

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.

AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ knockout venues confirmed

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ knockout venues confirmed

Following the earlier decision to convert all remaining knockout matches in the West Region to single-leg ties in centralised venues, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today the Host Associations for the upcoming club competitions.

Dubai, the United Arab Emirates will provide the setting for the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ single-leg Quarter-finals and Semi-finals on April 19 and 22.

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw postponed

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw postponed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed that the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw, which was scheduled to take place on April 11, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been postponed.

The decision was taken after careful consideration to ensure the undisrupted attendance of all stakeholders at the Final Draw ceremony.

#U20WAC contenders hunt ultimate glory at Thailand 2026

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

#U20WAC contenders hunt ultimate glory at Thailand 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s top women’s youth teams are set to do battle next month at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026, which kicks off on April 1 (Wednesday).

Entering its 12th edition, the tournament has a stellar history of showcasing future stars tracing all the way back to the inaugural 2002 Finals, from the likes of Han Duan, Ma Xiaoxu, Mana Iwabuchi, Ji So-yun to Wang Shuang, Mary Fowler and Manaka Matsukubo.

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Kuala Lumpur: Following the earlier postponements on March 1 and 3, 2026, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that all remaining knockout matches of the AFC’s club competitions in the West Region will now be decided in single-leg ties at centralised venues.

Consequently, the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 West Region battles will take place on April 13 and 14 at the King Abdullah Sports City and the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, just prior to the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™, which is scheduled to be held from April 16 to 25.

#AWCL set for thrilling knockout showdowns

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

#AWCL set for thrilling knockout showdowns

Kuala Lumpur: The battle to claim the ultimate prize in the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) 2025/26™ resumes this weekend when the remaining contenders gather for the Knockout Stage.

Eight of Asia’s elite progressed from the Group Stage, with the official draw in January setting the stage for four thrilling single-leg showdowns in the second edition of this landmark tournament.

Shaikh Salman hails Australia 2026 as Japan seals third Asian crown

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Shaikh Salman hails Australia 2026 as Japan seals third Asian crown

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, has extended his warmest congratulations to Japan after the Nadeshiko defeated Australia 1-0 to secure their third AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ title following a spectacular Final at Stadium Australia on Saturday.

The tournament concluded on a historic note in front of yet another record-breaking 74,397 crowd, marking the third occasion a new fan attendance record was set across the 21-day football festival, and further cementing this edition as the most attended in the competition's history with total turnout surpassing the 350,000 mark.