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Qualifiers - Group C: DPR Korea 2-1 IR Iran; Palestine 2-1 Vietnam

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group C: DPR Korea 2-1 IR Iran; Palestine 2-1 Vietnam

Viet Tri:  Stoppage time goals from Kang Wi Song and Kang Myong Bom saw DPR Korea claim a 2-1 win over the Islamic Republic of Iran in Viet Tri on Thursday to move into pole position in Group C of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ qualifiers as Palestine won 2-1 against Vietnam.

Kang Wi Song’s 92nd minute header had cancelled out Mohammadmahdi Jannianavaei’s 47th minute opener for the Iranians before Kang Myong Bom hit the 94th minute winner for O Thae Song’s side.

The victory is DPR Korea’s second in a row in Group C and moves them onto six points, three ahead of the Iranians and Palestine with Vietnam sitting on the bottom of the table without a point.

Hopefuls discover #AWCL Group Stage challengers

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Hopefuls discover #AWCL Group Stage challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ is set for take-off following the conclusion of the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 clubs were divided into three groups of four, with DPR Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC aiming to defend their title.

Know your team: DPR Korea

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea will be determined to create more history when they compete in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026.

Not only will the East Asian side be seeking a record-breaking fourth title but they will also be seeking to become the first team to defend the global crown.

Qualifiers - Group C: IR Iran 2-1 Palestine; Vietnam 0-3 DPR Korea

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Qualifiers - Group C: IR Iran 2-1 Palestine; Vietnam 0-3 DPR Korea

Viet Tri: Islamic Republic of Iran and DPR Korea produced scintillating football in the second half as they kicked off their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group C campaigns with wins on Monday.

Iran defeated Palestine 2-1 while DPR Korea cruised to a 3-0 win against hosts Vietnam.

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PS - Group D: College of Asian Scholars (THA) 1-4 4.25 SC (PRK)

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

PS - Group D: College of Asian Scholars (THA) 1-4 4.25 SC (PRK)

Pathum Thani: 4.25 SC of DPR Korea stayed perfect after breezing 4-1 past Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars to reach the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage on Sunday.

The victory saw 4.25 finish their Preliminary Stage Group D campaign with maximum points and they will now set their sights on challenging for the title. 

PS - Group D: S’Amuser FC (TLS) 0-12 4.25 SC (PRK)

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

PS - Group D: S’Amuser FC (TLS) 0-12 4.25 SC (PRK)

Pathum Thani: 4.25 SC continued their fine form with a 12-0 win against S’amuser FC in their second AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage Group D match on Thursday.

Kim Kwang Min’s side were in total control at Pathum Thani Stadium and with six points in the bag, will be looking to end on a perfect note when they face Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars on Sunday.

PS - Group D: 4.25 SC (PRK) 13-0 Kharaatsai FC (MNG)

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

PS - Group D: 4.25 SC (PRK) 13-0 Kharaatsai FC (MNG)

Pathum Thani: 4.25 SC cruised to a 13-0 win over Kharaatsai FC of Mongolia in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage Group D tie on Monday.

Jong Pom Hui starred with four goals to give the DPR Korea side the perfect start and they will look to maintain their momentum against S’amuser FC of Timor Leste on Thursday, while Kharaatsai face College Of Asian Scholars of Thailand.

AFC Grassroots Day 2026 unites Asia’s football communities – Part 1

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

AFC Grassroots Day 2026 unites Asia’s football communities – Part 1

Kuala Lumpur: The 13th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Day brought communities together across the Continent as 45 Member Associations (MAs) celebrated the beautiful game and engaged thousands of participants in a showcase of football's power to inspire, connect and include.

Held annually on May 23, this year's events once again coincided with FIFA's World Football Week, reinforcing the AFC's support for the United Nations' Football for the Goals initiative and its shared commitment to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through football.
 
Join us at the-AFC.com for the first in a series that highlights how MAs embraced the AFC Grassroots Day 2026 with creativity and enthusiasm.

#U17WAC - Stage set for China 2027 Qualifiers

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

#U17WAC - Stage set for China 2027 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2027 is all set for take off following the conclusion of the Qualifiers Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 30 teams - two more than the previous record of 28 from the 2019 Qualifiers - were divided into eight groups - six of four and two of three - to contest a single round-robin centralised league from October 5 to 11.

Each group winner will advance to the Finals, joining the quartet of teams that have qualified directly as the top four finishers from the 2026 campaign: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semi-finalists Australia and China PR.

#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Thu, 28 May, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers are set to be a scintillating affair following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

To be staged between August 25 and September 6, 2026 in a centralised league system, these Qualifiers will feature the implementation of a new format as part of key reforms to the AFC’s youth competitions that were ratified earlier this year.

Designed to ensure more meaningful matches and opportunities for teams to compete against opponents of similar technical competency, a two-phase system featuring a promotion and relegation mechanism has been introduced.

Shaikh Salman: Naegohyang Women’s FC's title quest underscores the rising prestige of #AWCL

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Shaikh Salman: Naegohyang Women’s FC's title quest underscores the rising prestige of #AWCL

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has praised Naegohyang Women’s FC on their landmark achievement after the DPR Korea club secured the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ title with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza in the Final at the Suwon Sports Complex in Korea Republic on Saturday.

The AFC President highlighted the maiden champions’ clinical performance throughout the tournament, which culminated in them lifting the trophy as only the second-ever winners of Asia’s premier women's club competition whilst also extending his commendations to the runners-up for their valiant display in reaching their first ever Final.