Asia’s pathway to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup™ 2027 confirmed
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has approved the qualification format for Asia’s Road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as well as the AFC Asian Cup™ 2027 in preparation of the eight direct spots and single Intercontinental Playoff slot allocated to the AFC by FIFA following the expansion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to 48 teams.
2007 AFC Asian Cup™: Iraq's amazing triumph revisited
Kuala Lumpur: Fifteen years ago today Iraq completed one of the most memorable feats in Asian football history as the Jorvan Vieira-coached Lions of Mesopotamia lifted the 2007 AFC Asian Cup™. Despite troubles at home, Younis Mahmoud and his teammates claimed a remarkable success that unified a nation and which still resonates around the world.
Orr: 2022 achievements have been monumental for Hong Kong football
Hong Kong: After helping secure his club Kitchee SC a historic place in the AFC Champions League™ Round of 16 and then playing a vital role in Hong Kong’s return to the AFC Asian Cup™ after an absence of 54 years, Matt Orr is enjoying a 2022 to remember.
Four Expressions of Interest received to host AFC Asian Cup 2023™
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has received Expressions of Interest (EoI) from four AFC Member Associations (MAs) to host the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ final competition.
AFC extends AFC Asian Cup 2023™ EoI deadline to July 15, 2022
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended the deadline to receive Expressions of Interest (EoI) from the AFC Member Associations (MAs) to host the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ from the original date of June 30, 2022, to July 15, 2022.
Beating Kuwait paved the way for Indonesia, says Shin
Kuwait City: Indonesia’s bright start to the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Group A was key to sealing their return to the competition for the first time since 2007, according to head coach Shin Tae-yong.
Learning curve can only benefit Thailand, says Polking
Namangan: Head coach Alexandre Polking wants Thailand to learn from their 2-0 defeat to Uzbekistan in their final AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Group C fixture on Tuesday.
Bishkek: A delighted Petar Šegrt paid tribute to his Tajikistan players and staff after the Central Asian nation clinched their first ever AFC Asian Cup™ qualification on Tuesday.
Sayem credits strong Group B start after Palestine seal berth
Ulaanbaatar: Tamer Seyam said that it was a tough opening-day win over Mongolia in the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round that laid the foundations for Palestine’s qualification to the continental competition after Tuesday’s 4-0 victory over the Philippines confirmed top spot in Group B.