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.

Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Qualifiers - Group D: Thailand 2-1 Turkmenistan

Bangkok: Manuel Bihr’s 89th minute header secured Thailand’s berth at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ as Anthony Hudson’s side eked out a 2-1 win over Turkmenistan in Bangkok on Tuesday to claim top spot in Group D of the Final Round of the Qualifiers.

Bihr nodded home from close range in the dying moments after the Thais had seen Teymur Charyyev cancel out Suphanan Bureerat’s 15th minute opener with a long range strike on the hour mark.

The win takes Thailand into top spot, climbing above a Turkmenistan side that only needed to draw in Rajamangala Stadium to progress after securing a 3-1 win over the Thais in their previous meeting.

Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines

Hisor: Sheriddin Boboev’s first half strike secured Tajikistan a vital 1-1 draw with the Philippines as the Central Asian side booked their spot at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a top-place finish in Group A of the Final Round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.

Both sides finished level on 14 points, with Tajikistan advancing due to a superior goal difference as the Philippines suffered the heartbreak of missing out.   

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD6 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan and Thailand booked their tickets to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after topping their respective groups in the final round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.

Tajikistan took the Group A top spot after coming from behind to force a 1-1 draw with the Philippines, with the Central Asian side advancing thanks to a superior goal difference.

Thailand left it late in their Group D decider against Turkmenistan, with the Southeast Asian side scoring in the 89th minute to clinch a 2-1 win.

Tajikistan and Thailand join Singapore (Group C), Syria (Group E) and Vietnam (Group F) at the Finals, which will also feature the 18 teams from the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26. The team from Group B, meanwhile, will be decided in June with Lebanon and Yemen to square off for the top spot.

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.

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™.

New AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ brand built to inspire

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

New AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ brand built to inspire

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ today revealed the new brand identity for the 19th edition of Asia’s crown jewel, with less than a year to kick-off.

Designed to feel confident, contemporary and full of energy, and shaped by a vision to inspire the next generation of footballers and fans across the Continent, the bold and contemporary visual identity reflects the unique spirit and culture of the hosts, while also celebrating the unifying power of Asian football.