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AFC unveils revamped Ranking page

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

AFC unveils revamped Ranking page

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today launched the new AFC Ranking page, which serves as a dedicated platform for all ranking-related information on AFC Member Associations (MAs) and Participating Clubs.

Designed to provide fans of Asian football with easier access to ranking data, the revamped set-up collates rankings across both men's and women's football in overall and single-season categories.

AFC Match Commissioners hone capabilities ahead of new season

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

AFC Match Commissioners hone capabilities ahead of new season

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to consistently raising the standards of its competitions was once again underlined with the successful conclusion of the AFC Match Commissioners (MCs) Seminar 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

With the conclusion of the Preliminary Stage matches of all three men’s and women’s club competitions, the seminar came at an ideal time as existing and aspiring MCs prepare for the intense 2026/27 season that lies ahead.

AFC Professional Football Seminar 2026 ends on high note

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

AFC Professional Football Seminar 2026 ends on high note

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Professional Football Seminar 2026 concluded on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after three days of engaging discussions and knowledge sharing aimed at strengthening professional football across the Continent.

Building on an opening day that explored the AFC's club competitions’ overview and the Confederation's Club Licensing System, the remainder of the Seminar provided participants with further opportunities to hear from experts on the evolving ecosystem of the professional game.

AFC Professional Football Seminar 2026 reinforces drive to elevate Asian club football

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

AFC Professional Football Seminar 2026 reinforces drive to elevate Asian club football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reiterated its commitment to strengthening the landscape of professional football in Asia with the much-anticipated commencement of the AFC Professional Football Seminar 2026 on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Taking place from August 11 to 13, the Seminar will provide participants with an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and share best practices for the continued development of the club game across the Continent.

Innovation takes centre stage at AFC Football Technology Conference 2026

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Innovation takes centre stage at AFC Football Technology Conference 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Football Technology Conference 2026 concluded on Thursday, reinforcing the Confederation's commitment to harnessing innovation and strengthening technological capabilities across Asian football.

Building on the success of its inaugural edition, this year’s Conference expanded significantly in both scale and scope, bringing together representatives from the AFC's Member Associations, professional leagues, FIFA, CONCACAF, the AFC’s Regional Associations and leading football technology providers.

AFC to host FIFAe Continental Championships Qualifiers

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

AFC to host FIFAe Continental Championships Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will host the Asian leg of the FIFAe Continental Championships qualifying campaign in Malaysia.

The qualifiers will be hosted across the five continents, with Asia's best national teams set to converge in Kuala Lumpur from August 19 to 22 to compete across eFootball™ Mobile and eFootball™ Console.

Australia maintain top spot in latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2025/26 Ranking

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Australia maintain top spot in latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2025/26 Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: Australia held on to pole position in the latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2025/26 Ranking, which was confirmed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Thursday.

The leaders, with 97.418 points, are followed by Japan in second place while Korea Republic finished third.

Saudi Arabia stay top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Saudi Arabia stay top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed its latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking on Tuesday, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Saudi Arabia continue to lead the way, with Japan and Korea Republic occupying second and third place respectively.

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Kuala Lumpur: Following the earlier postponements on March 1 and 3, 2026, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that all remaining knockout matches of the AFC’s club competitions in the West Region will now be decided in single-leg ties at centralised venues.

Consequently, the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 West Region battles will take place on April 13 and 14 at the King Abdullah Sports City and the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, just prior to the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™, which is scheduled to be held from April 16 to 25.

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Australia lead AFC Women’s Club Competition Mid-Season Ranking

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Australia lead AFC Women’s Club Competition Mid-Season Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the AFC Women’s Club Competition Mid-Season Ranking, with Australia remaining in pole position.

With a total of 97.934 points, Australia are followed by East Asian heavyweights Japan and China PR in second and third place respectively.

FVS system at #AWCL: All you need to know

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

FVS system at #AWCL: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to making football the number one sport on the Continent will reach yet another milestone when the Football Video Support (FVS) system makes its debut at the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 later this week.

As the Continent’s premier women’s club competition kicks off on November 9, the-AFC.com takes you through the mechanism of the system ahead of its first appearance in an AFC competition.