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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.

Reforms introduced; China PR recommended to host AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ in 2028 and 2030

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Reforms introduced; China PR recommended to host AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ in 2028 and 2030

Sydney: The AFC Women’s Football Committee hailed the rising standards of the women’s game across the Continent, exemplified by the delivery of the best-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in Australia, which will see the host nation face Japan for the coveted title at Stadium Australia in Sydney at 8pm (local time) on Saturday.

Chairing the Committee’s fifth meeting, Ms. Kanya Keomany also extended her wholehearted congratulations to the six Asian sides for sealing their places at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 and wished tomorrow’s finalists as well as the AFC’s representatives in the FIFA Inter-Confederation Play-Off Tournament the very best of

Key reforms to youth competitions recommended

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Key reforms to youth competitions recommended

Jeddah: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards elevating the standards of its top-level competitions, as outlined in its Vision and Mission, marked a significant milestone today after the AFC Competitions Committee recommended measures aimed at further enhancing the Confederation’s youth competitions at its fifth meeting held in Saudi Arabia.

Led by Chairperson Dr Tran Quoc Tuan, the Committee took the opportunity to wish the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ finalists – China PR and Japan – the very best of success ahead of today’s decider at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah and applauded the Saudi Arabian Football Federation for their impeccable hosting capabilities.

AFC Associations Committee strengthens good governance and professional standards

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

AFC Associations Committee strengthens good governance and professional standards

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s continued strides towards upholding its cherished values of good governance and professionalism were further underlined by the AFC Associations Committee at its third meeting held virtually on Friday.

At the outset, Chairperson Hachem Haidar singled out the landmark Guidelines on Principles of Good Governance for Regional Associations’ (RAs) Statutes, which have been strategically introduced with the aim of ensuring the democratic, fair, transparent, and financially responsible functioning of the AFC's five RAs.

China PR to host AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027™

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

China PR to host AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee ratified on Wednesday the AFC Competitions Committee’s recommendation to award the hosting rights of the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027™ to the Chinese Football Association.

First held in 1959, the 2027 showpiece will mark the competition’s 43rd edition with China PR, the sole bidders, set to provide the backdrop for Asia’s top 16 sides for a second consecutive occasion following the success of the 2025 iteration, which was held in Shenzhen from February 12 to March 1 this year.

OCAC underlines importance of world-class #AsianCup2027 delivery standards

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

OCAC underlines importance of world-class #AsianCup2027 delivery standards

Riyadh: With just under 450 days to go to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, the Organising Committee of AFC Asian Cup (OCAC) has today praised the meticulous planning undertaken to stage the best edition of the Continent’s premier men’s competition, which will be held in the Kingdom from January 7 to February 5.

Leading the fourth OCAC meeting in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chairperson Mariano V. Araneta, Jr. underlined his confidence in the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) to set new benchmarks of excellence across all areas.

AFC Social Responsibility Committee outlines strategic approach for more inspired outcomes

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

AFC Social Responsibility Committee outlines strategic approach for more inspired outcomes

Riyadh: The AFC Social Responsibility Committee reinforced its ambitions to maximise the impact of the beautiful game to enrich and empower the Continent’s most marginalised communities after approving several key decisions today at its third meeting held in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Kicking off the proceedings, Chairperson Zaw Zaw hailed the upcoming AFC Dream Asia Foundation Conference 2025 to be held in the Kingdom tomorrow as a breakthrough moment for social responsibility on the Continent.

AFC introduces new programme to elevate infrastructure standards

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

AFC introduces new programme to elevate infrastructure standards

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Development Committee today approved a new development programme, which has been specially designed to systematically strengthen the football infrastructure of the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs) across the Continent.

Led by Deputy Chairperson Valentino San Gil, the Committee, which concluded its third meeting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, unanimously approved the landmark AFC Equal Pitch Programme and Policy, which aims to not only enhance the development of football infrastructure in Asia but also foster the growth of grassroots and community-level football.

Record performing AFC digital assets lauded by AFC Media & Communications Committee

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Record performing AFC digital assets lauded by AFC Media & Communications Committee

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment toward strengthening its narrative-building capabilities and connection with audiences across the globe was reaffirmed today by the AFC Media & Communications Committee at its third meeting held virtually.

Leading the meeting, Chairperson Ganbaatar Amgalanbaatar praised the record engagement numbers achieved in the milestone and revamped 2024/25 club season, which further reinforced the Confederation’s Vision and Mission of confirming football as Asia’s number one sport.

AFC Marketing Committee inspired by growing appeal of AFC’s new brand and competitions

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

AFC Marketing Committee inspired by growing appeal of AFC’s new brand and competitions

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Marketing Committee hailed the impact of the extensive rebranding exercises undertaken in the past year, which include the launch of new logos and identities of its revamped club competitions as well as the Confederation’s overarching corporate brand.

Leading the Committee’s third meeting held virtually earlier today, Deputy Chairperson Abdullah Nasser Aljneibi was pleased to note the transformative impact of the new identities in establishing a more modern, sophisticated and refined presence whilst also strengthening the AFC’s connection with its valued stakeholders and the larger football community.

AFC Women’s Football Committee confident #WAC2026 will be catalyst for future growth

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

AFC Women’s Football Committee confident #WAC2026 will be catalyst for future growth

Sydney: The AFC Women’s Football Committee today reinforced its belief in Football Australia and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) to stage the most successful edition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in history.

Leading its fourth meeting on the eve of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw in Sydney, Chairperson Ms. Kanya Keomany emphasised the Committee’s conviction in the potential of the 21st edition of Asia’s flagship women’s national team competition to serve as a catalyst in unlocking the promise of the women’s game across the Continent.

Best-ever AFC Medical Conference commended by AFC Medical Committee

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Best-ever AFC Medical Conference commended by AFC Medical Committee

Kuala Lumpur: The breakthrough impact of the 8th AFC Medical Conference, which concluded on Friday, was praised by the AFC Medical Committee at its fourth meeting held in the Malaysian capital on Saturday.

AFC Medical Committee Chairperson Dato’ Dr. Gurcharan Singh commenced proceedings by hailing the 8th AFC Medical Conference as the most insightful edition to date, emphasising its pivotal role in strengthening the sports science and medicine capabilities of the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs).