AFC Futsal Referee Academy Batch 1 concludes third intermediate module

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

AFC Futsal Referee Academy Batch 1 concludes third intermediate module

Kuala Lumpur: The third on-site intermediate module for Batch 1 of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal Referee Academy concluded on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, reaffirming the Confederation’s commitment to establishing the highest officiating standards across the Continent.

Spanning five days, the programme aimed to enhance officiating standards across Asia’s rapidly evolving futsal landscape, in line with global best practices.

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AFC Referee Academy strengthens next generation of match officials

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

AFC Referee Academy strengthens next generation of match officials

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Referee Academy underlined its commitment to developing officials of the highest capability when it conducted a series of on-site modules for Batches 6, 7 and 8 from September 21 to October 9.

While Batches 6 and 7 entered into their fourth and third on-site modules, respectively, Batch 8 marked their first-ever on-site module.

Record 76 match officials confirmed for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Record 76 match officials confirmed for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™

Kuala Lumpur: The countdown to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ reached a significant milestone on Thursday with the confirmation of the largest-ever contingent of match officials in the competition’s history.

The 76-strong line-up features 24 referees and 41 assistant referees, who will be joined by 11 Video Match Officials (VMOs).

AFC Referee Academy continues proud legacy with graduation of Batches 4 and 5

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

AFC Referee Academy continues proud legacy with graduation of Batches 4 and 5

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) underlined its determination to develop world-class match officials across the Continent on Friday morning when it celebrated the latest batch of graduates from the AFC Referee Academy.

A new milestone was marked at the AFC House as Batches 4 and 5—comprising 45 and 47 participants respectively—commemorated the completion of their journeys through the groundbreaking programme.

AFC Referee Instructor Certification 2026 sets benchmark for referee education

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

AFC Referee Instructor Certification 2026 sets benchmark for referee education

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Referee Instructor Certification 2026 concluded in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, featuring three parallel programmes aimed at refining referee education across the Continent.

Held from August 25 to 28, the four-day programme comprised dedicated Football, Futsal and Fitness Instructor Certification courses, each tailored to the specific technical and performance requirements of the respective discipline.

AFC Elite Futsal Referees Seminar reaffirms commitment to excellence

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

AFC Elite Futsal Referees Seminar reaffirms commitment to excellence

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Elite Futsal Referees Seminar 2026 concluded successfully on Friday, bringing to a close five days of capacity building for the continent’s elite futsal referees.

 Taking place from August 17 to 21, the seminar was attended by 51 participants from across the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs), who enhanced their knowledge and skills under the guidance of futsal refereeing experts.