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#U20WAC and #U17WAC technical report available now

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

#U20WAC and #U17WAC technical report available now

Kuala Lumpur: The combined technical report for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ and the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ is now available on the-AFC.com.

Held a month apart from each other, the joint report recounts the major highlights from the two competitions, offering key insights into the performances of Asia’s future stars.

AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Technical Report available now

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Technical Report available now

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Technical Report is now available on the-AFC.com, offering an in-depth look back at all the key moments from the tournament’s 21st edition.

Held from May 5 to 22, the competition saw Japan clinch their record fifth title in an unforgettable Final against China PR, with the young Samurai Blue leading the cast of the eight Asian teams who will feature in the FIFA U-17 World Cup later this year.

Star-studded cast headlines AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2026

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Star-studded cast headlines AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the 11th AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2026 on Wednesday, bringing together technical staff from across Asia’s leading clubs to examine the latest trends shaping club football.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the online forum featured an illustrious line-up, including Al Nassr FC head coach Ange Postecoglou, former England manager Roy Hodgson and former Shabab Al Ahli head coach Paulo Sousa.

AFC Youth Panel meeting advances plans for youth development

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

AFC Youth Panel meeting advances plans for youth development

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Youth Panel Meeting for the 2026-27 term took place on Tuesday to explore avenues to turn the potential of youth footballers in Asia into sustained and professional progress.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the high-level platform follows the recent AFC Grassroots Panel and AFC Coach Education Panel meetings, which took place earlier this month.

AFC Futsal Goalkeeping Technical Workshop charts path for future

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

AFC Futsal Goalkeeping Technical Workshop charts path for future

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Futsal Goalkeeping Technical Workshop concluded on Friday, reiterating the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to providing tailored support to its Member Associations.

Held from September 7 to 11, the workshop featured FIFA Technical Expert Antonio Garcia who served as an advisor. His decade-long exposure to the Asian futsal landscape provided the working group members with a balanced mix of global and regional perspectives.

AFC Grassroots Panel outlines key priorities to grow the Asian game

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

AFC Grassroots Panel outlines key priorities to grow the Asian game

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Panel convened virtually for its second meeting of the 2026-2027 term on Thursday.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh and focused on expanding the reach of the beautiful game and strengthening grassroots football development across the Continent.

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting charts new coaching pathways

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting charts new coaching pathways

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Coach Education Panel convened on Tuesday to chart the way forward for enhancing coach education standards across the Continent.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the virtual meeting saw AFC Coach Education Panel members engage in dynamic discussions, with a special focus on the latest developments in the AFC Coaching Convention, as well as the objectives for 2027.

Big Interview with Arsene Wenger takes centre stage in Coaches Circle 16

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Big Interview with Arsene Wenger takes centre stage in Coaches Circle 16

Kuala Lumpur: Arsène Wenger, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development and one of the most influential coaches in football history, headlines the latest edition of Coaches Circle, available now on the-AFC.com.

The longest-serving manager in Premier League history, Wenger spent more than two decades at Arsenal and guided them to three league titles, seven FA Cups and an historic unbeaten league campaign in 2004.

Focus on FIFA World Cup 2026 at AFC National Coaches Online Session

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Focus on FIFA World Cup 2026 at AFC National Coaches Online Session

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment to upholding its Vision of ensuring the continued success of Asian teams on the global stage with the successful hosting of the AFC National Coaches Online Session 2026.

With the recent conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on the horizon, the virtual event served as an ideal platform for national team coaches and technical experts from across Asia to review the global showpiece and its lessons for the future.

Singapore's AFC Grassroots Charter gold membership renewed

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Singapore's AFC Grassroots Charter gold membership renewed

Singapore: The Football Association of Singapore (FAS)'s continued efforts to strengthen its grassroots football landscape have been recognised with the renewal of its gold level membership under the acclaimed Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Charter.

First bestowed with the honour in 2022, the endorsement comes after members of the AFC Grassroots Panel visited the FAS headquarters last month to conduct strategic meetings and observe the various initiatives implemented across the Southeast Asian nation to encourage wider participation in the beautiful game.

AFC Futsal Fitness Technical Workshop 2026 concludes successfully

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

AFC Futsal Fitness Technical Workshop 2026 concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to maximising the potential of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) was once again underlined with the completion of the AFC Futsal Fitness Technical Workshop 2026 on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The five-day workshop brought together the AFC Futsal Technical Working Group to develop the curriculum for the AFC Futsal Fitness Coaching Certificate Course – Level 2 while reviewing and updating the existing Level 1 programme, ensuring a clear and progressive learning pathway for future course participants.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Technical Report available now

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Technical Report available now

Kuala Lumpur: The technical report for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ is now available on the-AFC.com, offering a comprehensive review of a landmark edition that set new standards for women’s football across Asia.

Held across Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney, the 21st edition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ saw Japan defeat hosts Australia to claim a third title and left an indelible mark on the women’s game as several records were shattered, including a sold-out crowd of 74,397 fans at the Final, while a staggering overall 358,414 spectators attended the competition’s 27 matches.