MFF’s Grassroots Month brings new meaning to “indoor football”

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

MFF’s Grassroots Month brings new meaning to “indoor football”

Ulaanbaatar: The Mongolian Football Federation (MFF) organized their annual Grassroots Month in November with a twist - by holding the entire campaign in halls.

The decision to convene the month-long indoor celebrations was due to the weather, which saw winter temperatures dropping to 20-30 degrees Celsius, and limited infrastructure.

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Qatar 2022: Heartbreak but IR Iran show quality

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

Qatar 2022: Heartbreak but IR Iran show quality

Kuala Lumpur: A spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time may have eluded Islamic Republic of Iran but it was not for the lack of trying.

Iran gave Qatar 2022 their all and despite suffering disappointment, Carlos Queiroz's side won many hearts with their resilience and determination.
 
The-AFC.com revisits Iran's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign.

Japan end 2022 on top

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Japan end 2022 on top

Kuala Lumpur: Japan are Asia’s best ranked team following the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Thursday. 

The Samurai Blue had a thrilling FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign, which saw them beat former champions Germany and Spain (both 2-1) to top Group E, before falling to eventual third-place finishers Croatia on penalties in the Round of 16.

Latest AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee decisions published

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Latest AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee decisions published

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has made decisions on a number of cases.

For the full list of decisions taken at the meeting on December 20, please see here.

Qatar 2022: Australia scale new peak

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Qatar 2022: Australia scale new peak

Kuala Lumpur: The curtains came down on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday with Argentina lifting the trophy for a third time after a thrilling win over France at the Lusail Stadium.

In masterminding Argentina's triumph, Lionel Messi ensured his trophy cabinet now has the one title that he really craved.

While Messi and Argentina bask in glory, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 also saw Asia's cast making their impact felt in the global showpiece. The-AFC.com revisits the Asian performance, starting with Australia.

Vietnam, Malaysia kick off on front foot

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Vietnam, Malaysia kick off on front foot

Vientiane: Former champions Vietnam and Malaysia kicked off their bids for the 2022 AFF Cup on winning notes on Wednesday.

Vietnam, champions in 2008 and 2018, were in a class of their own as they defeated Laos 6-0, with six players getting on the scoresheet in Vientiane.
 
Malaysia, who lifted the title in 2010, faced tougher opposition in Myanmar but carved out a 1-0 win in Yangon.

Qatar 2022: Asia in Numbers

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

Qatar 2022: Asia in Numbers

Doha: The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup will be remembered as one of the finest as Qatar hosted a spectacular festival of football that produced classic matches, incredible upsets, late drama and, in the end, saw Lionel Messi finally get his hands on the prize he craved most.

For the Asian Football Confederation, meanwhile, it was collectively a best-ever campaign as the six sides from the continent posted some of the greatest results in their history as they broke new ground on the world stage. 

With the sun now set on Qatar 2022, the-AFC.com highlights some of the stats and facts that caught the eye with Asia’s six representatives.