16 AFC match officials appointed for FIFA Arab Cup 2025

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

16 AFC match officials appointed for FIFA Arab Cup 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s position as a model Confederation in the world of refereeing was further underlined with the appointment of 16 AFC match officials to the upcoming FIFA Arab Cup 2025.

Representing the largest contingent at the tournament, the AFC officials will comprise four referees, eight assistant referees, and four Video Match Officials (VMOs) for the 11th edition of the competition, which will be held in Qatar from December 1 to 18.

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AFC Referee Academy graduates ready to shine at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

AFC Referee Academy graduates ready to shine at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Referee Academy’s unwavering efforts to produce referees of the highest standards reached a landmark milestone with as many as 15 officials being appointed to the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

Taking place from November 3 to 27, the competition will see, for the first time, a fully home-grown cast of referees featuring in a FIFA competition, further reiterating the AFC’s resolve to establish its position as a model Confederation.

AFC Elite Futsal Referees & Instructors elevate skills at seminar

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

AFC Elite Futsal Referees & Instructors elevate skills at seminar

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) once again underlined its commitment to enhancing refereeing standards in the futsal landscape with the successful staging of the AFC Elite Futsal Referees & Instructors Seminar 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The seminar, which took place from August 16 to 22, brought together futsal instructors and referees from across the Continent to guide them in enhancing fitness and staying abreast of the latest technological advancements.

AFC Refereeing STAR Programme strengthens refereeing standards in Cambodia

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

AFC Refereeing STAR Programme strengthens refereeing standards in Cambodia

Phnom Penh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s determination to nurture match officials of the highest calibre reached a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of the AFC Refereeing STAR Programme in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Friday.

Launched in 2021, the innovative education system is built on the four pillars of ‘STAR’ – Support, Transform, Adapt and Rise – offering Member Associations access to high-quality training and learning experiences.

Six AFC officials appointed for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Six AFC officials appointed for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will once again be represented on the global stage with the appointment of six match officials at the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025.

The Asian contingent will be led by referees Lara Lee of Australia and Veronika Bernatskaia of the Kyrgyz Republic – both of whom are regular fixtures in FIFA and AFC competitions – at the ninth edition of the tournament, which will be held from October 17 to November 8 in the host cities of Sale and Rabat.

AFC match officials appointed for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

AFC match officials appointed for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to produce world-class referees was reinforced once again as nine AFC match officials were appointed to the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025, which will take place from September 27 to October 19, 2025.

Leading the Asian contingent are referees Ahmed Al Kaf (Oman), Khalid Al Turais (Saudi Arabia), and Nazmi Nasaruddin (Malaysia), all of whom bring significant experience from a range of AFC and FIFA competitions.