AFC Development Committee approves comprehensive revisions to Enhance Programme Regulations

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

AFC Development Committee approves comprehensive revisions to Enhance Programme Regulations

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Development Committee today approved several revisions to the AFC Enhance Programme Regulations during its fourth meeting, which was held virtually.

Led by Chairperson Yasser H. Almisehal, the Committee reinforced the Confederation's Vision and Mission of providing tailor-made support to its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) by introducing structural policy updates, finalising funding distributions, and approving crucial regulatory exemptions.

AFC Technical Committee proposes new Safe Heading Guidelines

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

AFC Technical Committee proposes new Safe Heading Guidelines

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Technical Committee today approved the future introduction of the landmark Safe Heading Guidelines for youth development during its fourth meeting, which was conducted via video conference.

Led by Chairperson Kohzo Tashima, the Committee emphasised that the proposed framework remains in its planning stages and will require the crucial support of the AFC Medical Committee before regulatory implementation.

AFC Marketing Committee lauds global viewership and milestone commercial achievements

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

AFC Marketing Committee lauds global viewership and milestone commercial achievements

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Marketing Committee has lauded historic broadcast milestones, unprecedented commercial growth, and bold brand evolutions achieved across its flagship tournaments.

Leading the Committee's fourth meeting held virtually earlier today, Chairperson Dasho Ugen Tsechup commended the broadcast metrics underscoring the global appeal of Asian football, particularly with the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26™ recording a staggering cumulative reach of 4.1 billion, surging by 291% over the previous edition.

Roadmap finalised for #AsianCup2027 match officials

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Roadmap finalised for #AsianCup2027 match officials

Kuala Lumpur: The road towards the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ for the Continent’s elite match officials was charted today during the 4th AFC Referees Committee Meeting.

Led virtually by Chairperson Hany Taleb Al-Raeesi, the meeting locked in key preparation milestones to ensure the Continent's refereeing standards match the magnitude of the upcoming 19th edition.

Japan to host AFC U23 Asian Cup 2028™

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Japan to host AFC U23 Asian Cup 2028™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee officially ratified a series of major hosting and regulatory decisions, including the confirmation of Japan as the host of the 2028 edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™, which will serve as Asia’s qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics.

Japan secured the hosting rights following a competitive bidding process that included submissions from Jordan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Qatar, and Uzbekistan as well as the United Arab Emirates, who subsequently withdrew earlier this year.

AFC Professional Football Committee adopts key changes to elevate Asian club football

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

AFC Professional Football Committee adopts key changes to elevate Asian club football

Jeddah: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Professional Football Committee convened for its second meeting on Friday afternoon as it reaffirmed the Confederation’s continued commitment to strengthening the foundations of Asian professional club football.

Held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and led by Chairperson Park Ji-sung, the Committee approved amendments to the AFC Club Competitions – Entry Regulations (Edition 2025) and AFC Club Licensing Regulations (Edition 2024), and also agreed to adopt the AFC Club Competitions – Entry Regulations (Edition 2026) and AFC Club Licensing Regulations (Edition 2026), which are aimed at elevating the professional standards across the Continent.