Spotlight on the 35th AFC Congress 2025

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Spotlight on the 35th AFC Congress 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the 35th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress, which will return to the home of Asian football in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

To be held at the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, the 35th AFC Congress will vote on the Audited Financial Statements and Auditors’ Report for the year 2024, which saw the AFC deliver a historic 16 competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, and usher a new dawn with the commencement of its revamped club competitions.

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Agenda of the 35th AFC Congress 2025 published

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Agenda of the 35th AFC Congress 2025 published

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the agenda of the 35th AFC Congress, which will be held on 12 April, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The agenda of the 35th AFC Congress can be accessed here

Shaikh Salman lauds IR Iran on sealing record fourth AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ triumph

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Shaikh Salman lauds IR Iran on sealing record fourth AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ triumph

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated champions the Islamic Republic of Iran and finalists Oman for their outstanding displays at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025, which drew to a close on Sunday at the Jomtien Beach Arena in Pattaya.

The Islamic Republic of Iran secured a landmark fourth crown after defeating rivals Oman 8-1 in a riveting final to emerge as the most successful side in the history of the Continental showpiece.

AFC President extends condolences following Myanmar and Thailand earthquake

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

AFC President extends condolences following Myanmar and Thailand earthquake

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his deepest condolences and sympathies following the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand yesterday. 

Shaikh Salman said: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic earthquake that has claimed many lives and caused widespread destruction in Myanmar and Thailand. On behalf of the Asian football family, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and extend my deepest sympathies to all those affected by this disaster. 

Europe Wrap: Asia's finest put on impressive shows

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Europe Wrap: Asia's finest put on impressive shows

Kuala Lumpur: Asian stars getting their name on the scoresheet in European league action the last seven days included Australia’s Martin Boyle, Japan’s Ko Itakura, Iraq’s Ali Jasim and Uzbekistan’s Roma’s Eldor Shomurodov. 

It was another busy week for Asia’s best so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what they’ve been up to in Europe this past week.

Bakhodirkhonov on a mission to impress

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Bakhodirkhonov on a mission to impress

Taif: Uzbekistan captain Muminkhon Bakhodirkhonov will pull all the stops to impress at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025, being well aware that a standout performance could catapult his career to great heights.

Armed with a tough build, the centre-back played full matches against Thailand and China PR as Uzbekistan sealed their quarter-final spot and ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with a game to spare.

Group B: UAE 2-0 Australia

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Group B: UAE 2-0 Australia

Taif: United Arab Emirates turned on the power to secure a 2-0 win against Australia in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group B clash at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium on Monday.

Beaten by Japan in their opener, Monday’s win revived UAE’s knockout stage hopes with Vietnam to come on Thursday for the West Asian side. Australia face a must win clash against group leaders Japan. 

Group C: Afghanistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Group C: Afghanistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Jeddah: Korea Republic bounced back in style to defeat Afghanistan 6-0 in their AFC Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group C tie at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Monday.

The win reignited Korea Republic’s campaign and they will book a spot in the knockout stage by avoiding defeat against Yemen in their final group fixture on Thursday. Afghanistan will meet already qualified Indonesia.