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.

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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.

AFC Beach Soccer Referees Seminar 2026 concludes successfully

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

AFC Beach Soccer Referees Seminar 2026 concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Beach Soccer Referees Seminar 2026 concluded on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Taking place for the first time since 2019, the five-day programme brought together 22 referees from across the Continent, providing them with a valuable platform to further develop their knowledge and technical expertise as they continue their pursuit of the highest officiating standards in Asian beach soccer.

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

Mon, 27 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.

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.