Update on AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Update on AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group B match between Lebanon and Yemen, originally scheduled for March 31, 2026, has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 4, 2026.

This decision was made to ensure the safety and security of all stakeholders, taking into account the material constraints currently affecting the Lebanese Football Association in identifying a neutral venue and arranging necessary travel for the match.

AFC announces discontinuation of bidding process for AFC Asian Cup™ 2031 and 2035

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

AFC announces discontinuation of bidding process for AFC Asian Cup™ 2031 and 2035

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced its decision to discontinue the ongoing bidding processes for the AFC Asian Cup 2031 and AFC Asian Cup 2035.

This follows recent engagement with FIFA concerning a potential revision to the international match calendar, which includes a proposal to stage future editions of the AFC Asian Cup™ in even-numbered years. In principle, the AFC has taken note of this direction and will work towards aligning its competitions accordingly.

Latest update on AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Latest update on AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has issued a decision in one case related to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round.

For the decision taken at the meeting held on 17 March 2026, please click HERE.

AFC statement on CAS decision

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

AFC statement on CAS decision

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken note of the decision rendered by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on March 5, 2026, concerning the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and several players in relation to breaches of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

This matter will now be referred to the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee.