FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 squads confirmed

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 squads confirmed

Doha: With the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020, just two days away, the full squads for the six participating teams have been confirmed, as anticipation mounts ahead of the first match between Tigres UANL and Ulsan Hyundai FC on Thursday at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

A total of 138 players are expected to head to Qatar, as each squad comprises 23-man lists.

Ulsan Hyundai looking to live up to 'Tigers of Asia' nickname

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Ulsan Hyundai looking to live up to 'Tigers of Asia' nickname

Doha: This week will see the 'Battle of the Tigers' take place as 2020 AFC Champions League winners Ulsan Hyundai FC and CONCACAF Champions League winners Tigres UANL of Mexico square off in the second round of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020.

Ulsan's players are relishing the opportunity fresh off winning the AFC Champions League at the end of 2020.

The Korea Republic side, nicknamed Tigers, will be in familiar surroundings as the 2020 AFC Champions League was played as a centralised tournament in Qatar.

The FIFA Club World Cup in numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The FIFA Club World Cup in numbers

Doha: With Thursday's kick off for the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2022 fast approaching, teams have begun arriving in Doha for a tournament that pits the world's best club sides.

The tournament kicks off with 2020 AFC Champions League winners Ulsan Hyundai FC facing CONCACAF Champions League winners Tigres UANL from Mexico.

Thursday's opening clash will be followed by CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly SC of Egypt playing Qatari champions Al Duhail SC. Ahead of the kick-off, join us as we take a look at some of the FIFA Club World Cup's interesting facts and stats

Borkelmans pleased with Jordan’s overall performance in win over Tajikistan 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Borkelmans pleased with Jordan’s overall performance in win over Tajikistan 

Dubai: Two first-half goals helped Jordan beat Tajikistan 2-0 in a friendly at Theyab Awana Stadium on Monday.

Jordan were playing their second match of their Dubai camp after sharing a goalless draw with Ukraine League pacesetters Dynamo Kyiv last week as they continue their preparations for the resumption of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023

The Asian Football Quiz - FIFA Club World Cup edition

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz - FIFA Club World Cup edition

Kuala Lumpur: Think you know all there is on Asian football? With the FIFA Club World Cup 2020 set to be held in Qatar on February 1-11, test your knowledge on Asia's history in the tournament.

DID YOU KNOW?

The FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 will see 2020 AFC Champions League winners Ulsan Hyundai FC and tournament hosts Al Duhail SC competing with the world's best from February 1 to 11.

The draw takes place in Zurich on Tuesday at 16:00 CET (UTC+7).

Greatest Asian Club Derbies: United Arab Emirates

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Greatest Asian Club Derbies: United Arab Emirates

Kuala Lumpur: With football back on track after a tough 2020, we take a look at some of the biggest domestic derbies in club football.

We kick off the series with the United Arab Emirates, a country passionate for its football where several clubs compete season after season for top honours and, understandably, which can bring about bragging rights as well after downing a rival.

West Zone: Contenders, big matches and key questions - we break down the 2021 AFC Champions League draw

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

West Zone: Contenders, big matches and key questions - we break down the 2021 AFC Champions League draw

Kuala Lumpur: The groups for the biggest ever AFC Champions League were revealed on Wednesday, giving us countless exciting fixtures to look forward to in the coming months.

The opening matches are still more than two months away, but that won’t stop us from breaking down Wednesday's draw and examining what to expect from a mouth-watering selection of groups in the West Zone.

Join the-AFC.com as we look at what to expect, what to ponder and what to watch from the matches ahead.

East Zone: Contenders, big matches and key questions - we break down the 2021 AFC Champions League draw

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

East Zone: Contenders, big matches and key questions - we break down the 2021 AFC Champions League draw

Kuala Lumpur: The path to AFC Champions League glory was revealed on Wednesday, with an expanded draw delivering several potential classics.

In lieu of waiting until April’s kick-off, we are jumping straight into this year’s extended field, analysing the contenders, the challengers and the storylines ahead in the East Zone of Asia’s premier club football competition.

Join the-AFC.com as we look at what to expect, what to ask and what to watch in the matches ahead.