AFC elite women’s match officials gear up for 2026/27 season

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

AFC elite women’s match officials gear up for 2026/27 season

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s top women referees and assistant referees ramped up preparations for the upcoming season with a five-day seminar that concluded on July 24 (Friday), 2026.

A total of 84 elite match officials participated in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Elite Women Referees & Assistant Referees Seminar 2026, which was overseen by nine AFC Instructors—six technical and three fitness—ahead of the 2026/27 season.

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Asian officials take centre stage at inaugural FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Asian officials take centre stage at inaugural FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Asian referees will once again script history when the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup™ Philippines 2025 takes place from November 21 to December 7.

The Continent will enjoy maximum representation with nine referees, including one support, in the historic inaugural edition being staged in the host city of Pasig.

Asian trio officiate 3rd place match at #U17WC

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Asian trio officiate 3rd place match at #U17WC

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering efforts to produce world-class referees were once again underlined with the appointment of three Asian officials to the third-place Play-off at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

The match, which took place yesterday, saw Italy edge Brazil on penalties following a 0-0 draw.

AFC-UEFA partnership marks new era in referee development

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

AFC-UEFA partnership marks new era in referee development

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s pursuit of nurturing elite refereeing talent has reached a significant milestone with the appointment of Asian officials to the upcoming UEFA Women’s U17 Championship and UEFA U17 Championship.

These appointments follow the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two confederations, aimed at strengthening the global refereeing landscape through technical cooperation, exchange programmes, and long-term development initiatives.

AFC Referee Academy advances development with latest on-site modules

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

AFC Referee Academy advances development with latest on-site modules

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s concerted efforts to nurture elite refereeing talent were once again underlined as the acclaimed AFC Referee Academy conducted onsite modules for Batches 6 and 7, while the AFC Futsal Referee Academy held its fourth introductory module.

The activities, which spanned three weeks, began with Intermediate Module 3 for Batch 6, held from April 6 to 10, during which 42 participants underwent intensive physical training and a maximum strength assessment using the 1 Repetition Maximum Barbell Back Squat and Deadlift, Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull, along with a range of theoretical sessions.

AFC Referee Academy Batch 5 concludes final onsite module

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

AFC Referee Academy Batch 5 concludes final onsite module

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of elite match officials took a significant step forward as Batch 5 of the acclaimed AFC Referee Academy concluded its final onsite module on Friday.

Held from February 9 to 13, Advanced Module 4 saw participants gather for the final time to further hone their skills in their pursuit of excellence before graduating later this year.