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Asia’s best vie for continental glory at #WAC2026

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Asia’s best vie for continental glory at #WAC2026

Kuala Lumpur: The grandest spectacle of women’s football on the Continent will commence when 12 of Asia’s finest women’s national teams converge Down Under for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, which kicks off on March 1.

The 21st edition of the competition will take place from March 1 to 21, 2026, across Perth, Gold Coast, and Sydney, featuring spectacular venues, including those used during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, as the tournament returns to Australia for the first time since 2006.

R16 (2nd Leg): Higashikawa stars as Tampines book spot

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Higashikawa stars as Tampines book spot

Singapore: A brace by Hide Higashikawa helped take Tampines Rovers FC into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ after a 3-1 win over Cong An Ha Noi FC in the second leg of their Round of 16 match at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Wednesday.

The Singapore side, who advanced 6-1 on aggregate after the first leg tie was awarded 3-0 to them by default, set up a meeting with either Bangkok United of Thailand or Australia’s Macarthur FC.  

Vietnam’s Huynh Nhu confident of Asia’s rise

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Vietnam’s Huynh Nhu confident of Asia’s rise

Kuala Lumpur: Huynh Nhu’s longevity in women’s football with various clubs and the Vietnam national team marks her as the poster figure for budding players in the football-mad Southeast Asian country.

Huynh Nhu has served her nation with honour and diligence for 15 years, a career path that she has no regrets taking ever since the opportunity opened up to her to be a professional player at the age of 17.

While a large chunk of her career was spent with Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC, Huynh Nhu has had the opportunity to play two years in Portugal in 2022 with Vilaverdense FC, a period which opened her eyes to the potential of Asian players.

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Kuala Lumpur: The teams vying for the title learnt their Group Stage challengers following the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups with the tournament to be contested between between May 5 and 22, 2026.

China 2026 Draw finalised

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

China 2026 Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 hopefuls for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ discovered their road to continental glory following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams - expanded from eight - were divided into three groups with the tournament to be contested between May 1 and 17, 2026.

R16 (1st Leg): Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) 0-3 Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) - February 17 update

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

R16 (1st Leg): Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) 0-3 Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) - February 17 update

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has made a decision on one case.

For the decisions taken at the meeting on February 17, 2026, please click HERE.

ASEAN Wrap: Big wins, late goals and leaders holding their nerve

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Big wins, late goals and leaders holding their nerve

Kuala Lumpur: Another full round across ASEAN brought goals, momentum swings and pressure at both ends of the table, with several front runners finding ways to extend or protect their advantage.

Australia saw the leaders push clear while Vietnam and Singapore continued to balance tight margins with control at the summit.

Elsewhere, Indonesia’s top two stayed locked, Cambodia delivered late drama at the top, Laos produced a scoreline that turned heads and Myanmar’s leaders made another emphatic statement.

Mai’s passion for Vietnam football burns brightly

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Mai’s passion for Vietnam football burns brightly

Kuala Lumpur: There are few things in life more precious to Mai Duc Chung than the betterment of football in Vietnam, so even though he had already decided to step away in 2023, the lure of the game proved too difficult to resist.

Head coach of the national team for seven years - the highlight of which was guiding Vietnam to their first FIFA Women’s World Cup Finals in 2023, Mai decided it was time to hand the reins to fresh hands.

His boots, however, were hard to fill and with no replacement found, Vietnam Football Federation turned once again to one of their favourites sons and the call was answered with a sense of great duty and pride.

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Q-final: Indonesia advance at Vietnam’s expense

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Q-final: Indonesia advance at Vietnam’s expense

Jakarta: Indonesia added another chapter to their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ history after defeating Vietnam 3-2 in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

The win saw Indonesia reach the semi-finals for the first time in 11 appearances with Japan standing in their way on Thursday for a place in the final.

ASEAN Wrap: Goals, statements and leaders keeping control across the region

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Goals, statements and leaders keeping control across the region

Kuala Lumpur: It was another lively week across ASEAN football with big scorelines, shifting positions and title contenders refusing to blink under pressure.

Australia saw the summit change hands after a dominant display, Thailand delivered a surprise at the top without altering the wider picture and Vietnam’s frontrunners stayed unbeaten in a tense clash that had everything.
 
There were also matches in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia and Laos so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

Preview - Q-final: Indonesia v Vietnam

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Indonesia v Vietnam

Jakarta: Indonesia will put everything on the line to add another chapter to the history books when they take on Vietnam in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Through to the knockout stage for just a second time, Hector Souto’s side are hunting for a first semi-final appearance after a buoyant group stage performance.