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.

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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.

AFC Elite Referees Seminar 2026 sets tone for new season

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

AFC Elite Referees Seminar 2026 sets tone for new season

Tashkent, Tokyo: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to elevating the capabilities of its match officials took centrestage once again at the AFC Elite Referees Seminar 2026.

Taking place from August 3 to 7, the programme was conducted simultaneously in the West (Tashkent, Uzbekistan) and East (Tokyo, Japan) regions, bringing together 176 match officials to assess and enhance their skills ahead of the 2026/27 season.