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HKFA receives AFC Elite Youth Scheme One-Star renewal

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

HKFA receives AFC Elite Youth Scheme One-Star renewal

Kuala Lumpur: The Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited (HKFA)'s One-Star membership under the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Elite Youth Scheme was renewed in recognition of its continued commitment to enhancing its elite youth development programme.

The renewal was also extended to Hong Kong Football Club Academy and Lee Man Football Club Academy, in acknowledgment of the continued progress both institutions have made in nurturing young talent and strengthening the player pathway in Hong Kong, China.

AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia™ Technical Report available now

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia™ Technical Report available now

Kuala Lumpur: The technical report for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ is now available on the-AFC.com, capturing the key highlights from the seventh and final non-Olympic edition of the competition.

Taking place across the host cities of Riyadh and Jeddah, the 2026 iteration saw Japan clinch their third title after beating China PR in the Final.

FFSL’s AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership renewed

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

FFSL’s AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership renewed

Colombo: The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL)’s efforts to continuously develop its grassroots landscape has been recognised with the renewal of its Bronze Membership under the acclaimed Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Charter.

Since receiving full membership in March 2022, the South Asian nation has strived to implement several improvements across various aspects, including player development programmes, youth competitions, and the promotion of women’s football.

AFC Grassroots Charter renews Chinese Taipei FA’s bronze membership

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

AFC Grassroots Charter renews Chinese Taipei FA’s bronze membership

Chinese Taipei: In recognition of the Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA)'s continued commitment to enhancing its grassroots football landscape, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has renewed its Bronze membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter.

The virtual assessment saw the CTFA showcase a comprehensive framework of initiatives aimed at expanding the sport’s reach across the territory.

#ACLElite in focus at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2026

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

#ACLElite in focus at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Coach Education Online Session 2026 took place on Tuesday as part of an ongoing series of virtual programmes designed to enhance the football development landscape across Asia.

Following sessions examining key trends identified at the AFC’s youth national team competitions as well as the AFC Women’s Champions League™, this online event primarily focused on the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™, which concluded in April with Al Ahli Saudi FC defending their crown by defeating FC Machida Zelvia in the Final.

AFC Elite Youth Scheme renews Japan FA’s three-star membership

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

AFC Elite Youth Scheme renews Japan FA’s three-star membership

Tokyo: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has renewed the Japan Football Association (JFA)’s three-star membership under the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme, recognising the nation’s continuous enhancement of its youth development landscape.

Alongside the JFA, a three-star renewal was also recommended for the JFA Academy Fukushima, while FC Imabari Academy became the first professional J.League club academy to achieve a three-star endorsement.

Spotlight on tactical trends at AFC Women’s Football Online Session 2026

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Spotlight on tactical trends at AFC Women’s Football Online Session 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Football Online Session 2026 concluded successfully on Thursday.

The virtual programme brought together technical personnel from AFC Member Associations (MAs) to review and analyse the latest trends identified in women’s football on the Continent.

Focus on #U17AC at AFC Youth Online Session 2026

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Focus on #U17AC at AFC Youth Online Session 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Youth Online Session 2026 on Wednesday, marking the start of a series of virtual sessions aimed at analysing the performances of national teams and clubs in recent AFC competitions.

Attended by representatives from across the Continent, the event primarily focused on the emerging trends identified at the recently concluded AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ as part of efforts to better prepare Asia’s representatives for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in November.

Record-breaking 45 MAs commemorate 13th AFC Grassroots Football Day

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Record-breaking 45 MAs commemorate 13th AFC Grassroots Football Day

Kuala Lumpur: A record-breaking 45 Member Associations (MAs) joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in celebrating the 13th AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026.

The 2026 edition of the AFC’s annual event once again served as an excellent demonstration of the spirit of grassroots football that the Confederation continues to uphold by encouraging MAs to expand their reach and welcome people from all walks of life to experience the power of the beautiful game.

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AFC President's message on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026

Fri, 22 May, 2026

AFC President's message on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026

Tomorrow, we will mark the 13th edition of the AFC Grassroots Football Day, and once again, I am filled with gratitude towards our Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) for the incredible commitment they have demonstrated in expanding the reach of football across the length and breadth of Asia.

Time and again, this annual celebration has reminded us that the true spirit of the beautiful game lies not only in its elite competitions, but also in the countless communities where it is played, shared and passed on every day.

Korea Republic’s three-star status renewed under AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Korea Republic’s three-star status renewed under AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Jeonju: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its confidence in the Korea Football Association (KFA)’s continuous efforts to enhance its youth development landscape by renewing its status as a three-star member of the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

Along with the KFA, the renowned Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC Academy was also endorsed with a three-star membership.