Caught on Camera: 2025

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Caught on Camera: 2025

Kuala Lumpur: 2025 was another momentous year for Asian football as the continent witnessed history made at all levels of the game.

Al Ahli Saudi FC ruling the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25™, Australia winning the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™ title, Jordan and Uzbekistan qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time and DPR Korea lifting the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup trophy for a record-extending fourth time were just some of the highlights.

The-AFC.com pays tribute to another wonderful year for Asian football.

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#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ delivered everything we craved at the business end of the group phase: epic 6-goal clash, late winner, ruthless finishes, and moments of individual brilliance.  

Some sealed qualifications, others sparked comebacks, and a few reminded us why football can turn on a single touch. 
 
Now it's over to you. Here are the standout strikes competing for the Visa Top Goal of Matchday six. 

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage finalised

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 hopefuls discovered their challengers following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw on Tuesday.

All eight Round of 16 ties promise to be thrillers with all the hopefuls aiming to lift the coveted trophy for the first time.

#AFCU23 Match Predictor adds excitement to Saudi Arabia 2026

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23 Match Predictor adds excitement to Saudi Arabia 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has launched the official AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Match Predictor, now available on the-AFC.com and the AFC LIVE app. 

The #AFCU23 match predictor will add extra excitement as in January 2026, 16 teams drawn into four groups will compete for the silverware at the seventh edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™. Join, predict and win exclusive prizes with #AFCU23 Match Predictor. 
 
The hosts and 2022 champions Saudi Arabia are scheduled to meet the 2018 runners-up Vietnam, while two-time, defending champions Japan face the 2024 hosts Qatar - encounters befitting a tournament of continental stature. 

Year in Review: AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26

Kuala Lumpur: History was made in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 as two nations sealed FIFA World Cup qualification for the first time.

Jordan and Uzbekistan ended their long waits in deserving fashion as they upstaged bigger names to book their tickets to next year's Finals to be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Year in Review: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea were simply unstoppable as they capped an amazing tournament by defeating the Netherlands 3-0 in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025.

In retaining the trophy they won in 2024, DPR Korea emerged champions for a record-extending fourth time.