#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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.