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AFC Beach Soccer Referees Seminar 2026 concludes successfully

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

AFC Beach Soccer Referees Seminar 2026 concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Beach Soccer Referees Seminar 2026 concluded on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Taking place for the first time since 2019, the five-day programme brought together 22 referees from across the Continent, providing them with a valuable platform to further develop their knowledge and technical expertise as they continue their pursuit of the highest officiating standards in Asian beach soccer.

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AFC elite women’s match officials gear up for 2026/27 season

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

AFC elite women’s match officials gear up for 2026/27 season

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s top women referees and assistant referees ramped up preparations for the upcoming season with a five-day seminar that concluded on July 24 (Friday), 2026.

A total of 84 elite match officials participated in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Elite Women Referees & Assistant Referees Seminar 2026, which was overseen by nine AFC Instructors—six technical and three fitness—ahead of the 2026/27 season.

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Yusuke Araki – AFC Referee

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Yusuke Araki – AFC Referee

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Shaun Evans – AFC Video Match Official

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Shaun Evans – AFC Video Match Official

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Abdulrahman Al-Jassim – AFC Referee

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Abdulrahman Al-Jassim – AFC Referee

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Adham Makhadmeh – AFC Referee

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Adham Makhadmeh – AFC Referee

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Ma Ning – AFC Referee

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Ma Ning – AFC Referee

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Abdullah Al Shehri – AFC Video Match Official

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Abdullah Al Shehri – AFC Video Match Official

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Ilgiz Tantashev – AFC Referee

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Ilgiz Tantashev – AFC Referee

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/referees.html/video/fifa-world-cup-2026-match-officials-ilgiz-tantashev

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Khalid Al-Turais – AFC Referee

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Khalid Al-Turais – AFC Referee

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on football’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will take charge at the expanded global showpiece.

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