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AFC reaffirms integrity of Extraordinary Congress Tokyo 2026

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

AFC reaffirms integrity of Extraordinary Congress Tokyo 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) firmly rejects the allegations made by the President of the Jordan Football Association in statements published on his X account concerning the conduct of the AFC Extraordinary Congress Tokyo 2026 and the democratic processes of its Member Associations.

The Congress was conducted in full compliance with the AFC’s applicable rules and regulations. The Standing Orders establish clear procedures for Member Associations to participate in proceedings, and these procedures were upheld throughout the Congress.

Quest for #AWCL glory to spark with Group Stage showdowns

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Quest for #AWCL glory to spark with Group Stage showdowns

Kuala Lumpur: The hunt for ultimate success in the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) 2026/27™ begins on November 1 (Sunday) when the Group Stage comes to life with the opening matchday.

A cast of 12 contenders will be on show at the third edition of the Continent’s premier women’s club competition and has been split into three groups of four clubs each to contest a single round-robin centralised league that runs until November 7.

Match schedule finalised for #AsianCup2027

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Match schedule finalised for #AsianCup2027

Kuala Lumpur: The kick-off times and venues for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ have been confirmed as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Local Organising Committee (LOC) today revealed the finalised match schedule.

Staged in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the very first time, the quest for ultimate glory at the 19th edition of Asia’s crown jewel ignites on January 7 (Thursday) in the capital city of Riyadh at the 72,000-seater King Fahd Sports City Stadium when Saudi Arabia take on Palestine at 8pm in what promises to be a thrilling opening match.

AFC Extraordinary Congress 2026 approves key statutory amendments

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

AFC Extraordinary Congress 2026 approves key statutory amendments

Tokyo: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Extraordinary Congress 2026 has approved a series of important amendments to the AFC Statutes today in Tokyo, Japan.

In reaction to the exceptional circumstances created by FIFA’s upcoming changes to its international calendar and following consultation with football’s world governing body, the amendments include transitional governance provisions aimed at ensuring the continuing alignment of the AFC’s electoral and competitions cycle.

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026 reinforces unity, inspires growth

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026 reinforces unity, inspires growth

Tokyo: Asian football’s foremost leaders concluded the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026 on Wednesday with an inspired outlook for the future.

Hosted in Japan for the first time, the fourth edition of the flagship gathering fostered two days of insightful discussions, knowledge-sharing and collaboration among the 120 participants, while reaffirming the AFC’s commitment to empowering its MAs and RAs.

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026 opens with focus on leadership and innovation

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026 opens with focus on leadership and innovation

Tokyo: The Continent’s football leaders came together in Tokyo today for the fourth edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026.

Staged in Japan for the first time, the flagship event serves as a key platform for the AFC’s members to enhance leadership capabilities, strengthen governance standards and share best practices for the continued advancement of Asian football.

Uzbekistan football’s global ascent and infrastructure progress lauded by AFC President

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Uzbekistan football’s global ascent and infrastructure progress lauded by AFC President

Tashkent: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa concluded an official visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral sporting relations between the continental governing body and the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA).

The high-level delegation engaged in comprehensive bilateral discussions with the President of the UFA Bahodir Nizomovich Qurbonov and senior officials of the Uzbek football family in attendance at the National Football Centre, reinforcing the strategic alliance and the collaborative framework governing football development within the country.

#ChallengeLeague set for Group Stage thrillers

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

#ChallengeLeague set for Group Stage thrillers

Kuala Lumpur: A brand-new season in the AFC Challenge League™ (ACGL) gets underway this weekend with the opening matchday of the 2026/27 campaign.

The 13th edition of Asia’s third-tier men’s club competition—known as the AFC President’s Cup for the first 10—features 19 contenders vying for Continental glory.

AFC Awards Bangkok 2026 nominees announced

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

AFC Awards Bangkok 2026 nominees announced

Kuala Lumpur: A glittering list of nominees was revealed today by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the AFC Awards Bangkok 2026, which is slated to take place on November 19 (Thursday).

The 30th edition of the star-studded ceremony will be staged in Thailand for a second time since its capital city first played host in 2017, with the intricate Aksra Theatre King Power to serve as the venue once again.

AFC President backs Asia’s powerhouses to secure historic success

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

AFC President backs Asia’s powerhouses to secure historic success

Kuala Lumpur: Heading into the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 as the undisputed standard-bearers of women’s youth football, Asia’s elite quartet have been urged by AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa to uphold the Continent's storied legacy at the global showpiece.

Having remarkably conquered six of the previous nine iterations of the Under-17 showcase, the AFC’s formidable four-nation contingent—comprising debutants Australia, China PR, defending champions DPR Korea, and Japan—will spearhead the charge from October 17 to November 7.

New AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme graduates ready to make mark

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

New AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme graduates ready to make mark

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today celebrated the second graduating batch of its AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme (AEWFP) in the latest milestone for the advancement of female leadership on the Continent.

Taking place over six months, the online initiative equipped the 30 graduates with pertinent information and practical insights to better navigate the global football environment, promote gender diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as lay out ethical, strategic and collaborative approaches that aim to overcome industry-related barriers.

Alrajhi Bank named Official Global Supporter of AFC Club Competitions

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Alrajhi Bank named Official Global Supporter of AFC Club Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced Alrajhi Bank as an Official Global Supporter of the AFC Champions League Elite™, AFC Champions League Two™ and AFC Women's Champions League™, covering the 2026–2029 cycle in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The partnership builds on Alrajhi Bank's existing association as an Official Regional Partner of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Across the 2026–2029 cycle, Alrajhi Bank will deliver a series of fan engagement activations for supporters in Saudi Arabia. These initiatives include the Official Coin Toss, a Player Escort Kids programme, exclusive stadium experiences and digital activations at selected matches, which aims to bring fans closer to the action at every stage of the competition. Together, these initiatives reflect Alrajhi Bank’s commitment to ensuring  fans are at the centre of Asian club football's biggest moments, season after season.