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Pioneering AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme to commence second edition

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Pioneering AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme to commence second edition

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s steadfast commitment towards advancing women’s leadership in the game continued today with the launch of the second edition of the AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme (AEWFP).

The six-month online initiative, which explores the far-reaching contributions of women in various roles across football, will enable its 33 participants to better understand the global football environment, promote gender diversity, equity and inclusion as well as lay out ethical, strategic and collaborative approaches that look to overcome industry-related barriers.

Update on AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Update on AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group B match between Lebanon and Yemen, originally scheduled for March 31, 2026, has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 4, 2026.

This decision was made to ensure the safety and security of all stakeholders, taking into account the material constraints currently affecting the Lebanese Football Association in identifying a neutral venue and arranging necessary travel for the match.

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.

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.

#U20WAC contenders hunt ultimate glory at Thailand 2026

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

#U20WAC contenders hunt ultimate glory at Thailand 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s top women’s youth teams are set to do battle next month at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026, which kicks off on April 1 (Wednesday).

Entering its 12th edition, the tournament has a stellar history of showcasing future stars tracing all the way back to the inaugural 2002 Finals, from the likes of Han Duan, Ma Xiaoxu, Mana Iwabuchi, Ji So-yun to Wang Shuang, Mary Fowler and Manaka Matsukubo.

#AWCL set for thrilling knockout showdowns

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

#AWCL set for thrilling knockout showdowns

Kuala Lumpur: The battle to claim the ultimate prize in the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) 2025/26™ resumes this weekend when the remaining contenders gather for the Knockout Stage.

Eight of Asia’s elite progressed from the Group Stage, with the official draw in January setting the stage for four thrilling single-leg showdowns in the second edition of this landmark tournament.

Shaikh Salman hails Australia 2026 as Japan seals third Asian crown

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Shaikh Salman hails Australia 2026 as Japan seals third Asian crown

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, has extended his warmest congratulations to Japan after the Nadeshiko defeated Australia 1-0 to secure their third AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ title following a spectacular Final at Stadium Australia on Saturday.

The tournament concluded on a historic note in front of yet another record-breaking 74,397 crowd, marking the third occasion a new fan attendance record was set across the 21-day football festival, and further cementing this edition as the most attended in the competition's history with total turnout surpassing the 350,000 mark.

Ultimate battles to be revealed for #ACLElite Finals

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Ultimate battles to be revealed for #ACLElite Finals

Kuala Lumpur: The last eight clubs standing in the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ will have their path to glory charted on March 25 (Wednesday) at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

With just under a month to kick-off in the centralised concluding stretch of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™, the draw ceremony will determine the pairings from the Quarter-finals to the showdown Final, with all seven single-leg battles to take place between April 16 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

It’s My Game at #WAC2026: Michiko Dohi reflects on Asia’s evolving sports medicine landscape

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

It’s My Game at #WAC2026: Michiko Dohi reflects on Asia’s evolving sports medicine landscape

Sydney: As the Continent awaits the final showdown between Australia and Japan at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s It’s My Game campaign turns the spotlight on Michiko Dohi, whose efforts in advancing medical care for athletes have placed her at the forefront of safeguarding player welfare across Asia and beyond.

Dohi’s decades-long experience has seen her wear several hats, ranging from being Japan’s team doctor to serving as a member of the AFC Medical Committee. Now, as the 21st edition of the Continental showpiece nears its conclusion, the FIFA Medical Officer reflected on the evolving landscape of sports medicine in Asia, particularly within women’s football.

AFC announces discontinuation of bidding process for AFC Asian Cup™ 2031 and 2035

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

AFC announces discontinuation of bidding process for AFC Asian Cup™ 2031 and 2035

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced its decision to discontinue the ongoing bidding processes for the AFC Asian Cup 2031 and AFC Asian Cup 2035.

This follows recent engagement with FIFA concerning a potential revision to the international match calendar, which includes a proposal to stage future editions of the AFC Asian Cup™ in even-numbered years. In principle, the AFC has taken note of this direction and will work towards aligning its competitions accordingly.

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

Korea Republic’s Kim Yu-jeong to officiate #WAC2026 Final

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Korea Republic’s Kim Yu-jeong to officiate #WAC2026 Final

Sydney: As the Continent’s attention turns to the Final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed Korea Republic’s Kim Yu-jeong to lead the cast of match officials overseeing the ultimate showdown at Stadium Australia.

Two of Asia’s finest sides will vie for glory on Saturday when hosts Australia face Japan in front of what promises to be a capacity crowd, as the Matildas look to rewrite history against a side that has twice denied them in the Final.