AFC expands partnership with MATCH Hospitality Asia for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

AFC expands partnership with MATCH Hospitality Asia for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today announced the appointment of MATCH Hospitality Asia as the Official Hospitality Provider of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Building on their success at the record-breaking AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ and the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals 2025, the expanded partnership will see MATCH deliver elevated ticket-inclusive experiences across all five stadiums and every match at the 21st edition of the Continent’s flagship women’s national team tournament.

All eyes on AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

All eyes on AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw

Kuala Lumpur: In less than a week, Asia’s finest women’s national teams will discover their Group Stage fate when the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw takes place at the iconic Sydney Town Hall on July 29 (Tuesday).

The 12-strong cast for the Finals was completed on Saturday following the conclusion of the Qualifiers, which saw the Islamic Republic of Iran secure the last ticket to the 21st edition of the Continent’s premier women’s national team tournament.

AFC and Visa expand partnership with new AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Official Global Supporter deal

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

AFC and Visa expand partnership with new AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Official Global Supporter deal

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced today a landmark global partnership with Visa, which has been named the Official Global Supporter of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

This marks the first partnership between Visa and the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™, representing a strategic milestone aimed at further elevating the profile of women’s football both regionally and worldwide.

Know your team: Korea Republic

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will be on a mission to end their long wait for the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ title at Australia 2026.

The Taegeuk Ladies will head into the continental showpiece on a high after winning the EAFF E-1 Women's Football Championship 2025 title.

Know your team: Islamic Republic of Iran

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Islamic Republic of Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will be aiming to create more history when they compete against Asia’s elite at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

After making a historic debut at India 2022, Iran showed grit in a challenging qualifying campaign that ended with a win against favourites Jordan to seal back-to-back Finals appearances.

Know your team: Japan

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan have a proud AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ record to maintain as they look forward to winning the coveted trophy for a third time.

The Nadeshiko have reached the semi-finals in each of their last 15 appearances and Nils Nielsen’s side - the continent's highest ranked side - will be a force to be reckoned with yet again.

Know your team: India

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Know your team: India

Kuala Lumpur: India will spare no effort in their buildup to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with a meticulous training programme planned.

The South Asian side sealed automatic qualification to the continental showpiece for the first time and will be determined to stamp their mark against Asia's best next March. 

AFC announces five-year scouting rights agreement with Hudl

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

AFC announces five-year scouting rights agreement with Hudl

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is pleased to announce today it has signed a scouting rights agreement with Hudl, a leader in sports performance technology and video analysis solutions.

Through this collaboration, the AFC’s content will be made available via the Hudl Wyscout platform, the world’s largest database of football video and data, which will offer data for professional purposes, including performance analysis, coaching, player development and scouting across competitions organised by the AFC.

Midea becomes Global Supporter of the AFC’s National Team Competitions

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Midea becomes Global Supporter of the AFC’s National Team Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced a new global partnership with Midea, a world-leading brand in white goods, vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances.

This multi-year agreement will see Midea expand its existing partnership as a Global Supporter of the AFC’s club competitions to also cover the Confederation’s national team competitions, which include the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26, the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2026 and 2028 and the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.