Saudi Arabia recommended as host of AFC U17 Asian Cup™ from 2026 to 2028

Sat, 03 May, 2025

Saudi Arabia recommended as host of AFC U17 Asian Cup™ from 2026 to 2028

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia have been selected as the hosts of the next three editions of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competitions Committee at its fourth meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia today.

Following a comprehensive Bid Evaluation process as well as an overall risk assessment exercise, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) was selected by the Committee from among three bidders, which included the Chinese Football Association (CFA) and the Iraqi Football Association.

Key competition dates approved by AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Key competition dates approved by AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee

Pattaya: The AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee reinforced its commitment to further elevate the standards of both sports after approving the 2026 to 2028 Competitions Calendar at its third meeting in Pattaya, Thailand on Saturday.

Held on the eve of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Final, the Committee, led by Chairperson Mehdi Taj, congratulated Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Oman and Saudi Arabia on reaching the Semi-finals and praised The Football Association of Thailand – hosts of the AFC’s beach soccer flagship for a third consecutive time – for their exemplary display of Asian unity and exceptional hosting capabilities.

AFC Professional Football Committee approves key decisions to raise Asian club football

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

AFC Professional Football Committee approves key decisions to raise Asian club football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards strengthening the professional standards of the Continental club game was further reinforced today after the AFC Professional Football Committee concluded its first meeting held virtually.

Led by Chairperson Park Ji-sung, the Committee approved several amendments to the AFC Club Competitions – Entry Regulations (Edition 2023), which will take effect from the 2025/26 season with a focus on Article 3. Slot Allocation, Article 6. Club Licensing Criteria and Article 8. Integrity of AFC Club Competitions.

Dates and venues of AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ recommended

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Dates and venues of AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ recommended

Kuala Lumpur: The dates and venues of the upcoming edition of Asia’s most prestigious women’s tournament – the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ – were recommended on Tuesday at the 3rd AFC Women’s Football Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Scheduled to take place across three cities – Sydney, Perth and Gold Coast – the eagerly anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ will be held from March 1 to 21, 2026.

AFC Development Committee pledges greater support for MAs and RAs

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

AFC Development Committee pledges greater support for MAs and RAs

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s steadfast desire to strengthen the foundations for its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) was reiterated today after the AFC Development Committee approved several key decisions at its second meeting held virtually.

Chairperson Yasser H. Almisehal was unanimous in praising the continued legacy of the AFC’s development programmes, underpinned by the concerted efforts to provide more tailormade solutions for the Confederation’s members.

Commitment to good governance underlined by AFC Associations Committee

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Commitment to good governance underlined by AFC Associations Committee

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve towards upholding the principles of good governance was further strengthened at the 2nd AFC Associations Committee meeting for the 2023 to 2027 term held virtually today.

Chairperson Hachem Haidar was quick to praise the unwavering efforts undertaken by the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) to raise their professional and administrative standards.