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.

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Record-breaking 42 MAs celebrate AFC Women’s Football Day 2026

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Record-breaking 42 MAs celebrate AFC Women’s Football Day 2026

Kuala Lumpur: A record-breaking 42 Member Associations (MAs) will join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to commemorate AFC Women’s Football Day 2026 with a series of activities aimed at promoting and recognising the continued progress of the women’s game in Asia.

The 12th edition of the annual celebration comes at a particularly significant time, as the Continent celebrates its premier women’s national team competition, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™, which is underway from March 1 to 21 in Australia.

It’s My Game at #WAC2026: Michiko Dohi reflects on Asia’s evolving sports medicine landscape

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

It’s My Game at #WAC2026: Michiko Dohi reflects on Asia’s evolving sports medicine landscape

Sydney: As the Continent awaits the final showdown between Australia and Japan at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s It’s My Game campaign turns the spotlight on Michiko Dohi, whose efforts in advancing medical care for athletes have placed her at the forefront of safeguarding player welfare across Asia and beyond.

Dohi’s decades-long experience has seen her wear several hats, ranging from being Japan’s team doctor to serving as a member of the AFC Medical Committee. Now, as the 21st edition of the Continental showpiece nears its conclusion, the FIFA Medical Officer reflected on the evolving landscape of sports medicine in Asia, particularly within women’s football.

It’s My Game at the #WAC2026: Behind the scenes with match commissioners

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

It’s My Game at the #WAC2026: Behind the scenes with match commissioners

Sydney: While the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ continues to showcase Asia’s finest players on the pitch, another team is playing an equally vital role behind the scenes

As part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s It’s My Game campaign, the spotlight now turns to the competition’s Match Commissioners, the team whose tireless efforts ensure every matchday is delivered to the highest standards.

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.

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.

Lao FF latest addition to AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Lao FF latest addition to AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Vientiane: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has welcomed the Lao Football Federation (LFF) as the latest one-star member under its acclaimed Elite Youth Scheme.

Following an on site assessment from March 6 to 8, the AFC’s Youth Panel members were pleased with the LFF’s current youth development programme, which features several promising tenets, including an active youth league and talent identification initiatives.