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AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ match schedule unveiled

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ match schedule unveiled

Kuala Lumpur: With 10 months to go until kick-off for the Continent’s most prestigious men’s football competition, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) today confirmed the match schedule for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

AFC receives bids to host for AFC Asian Cup 2035™

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

AFC receives bids to host for AFC Asian Cup 2035™

Kuala Lumpur: Following the proposal put forward by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa at the 35th AFC Congress to explore the possibility of presenting the host selections for both the 2031 and 2035 editions of the AFC Asian Cup™ for approval at a single Congress, the AFC has concluded the process of receiving bids from interested Member Associations (MAs) for the AFC Asian Cup 2035™.

The bidding process for the AFC Asian Cup 2031™ was completed last year and attracted strong interest from across the Continent. Subsequently, and in line with the AFC President's forward-looking approach, invitations to bid for the 2035 edition were circulated to MAs on August 27, 2025, with the submission window closing on December 31, 2025.

Cast set for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Cast set for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw

Kuala Lumpur: The stage for the third and final round of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will be set at the Qualifiers Draw ceremony on Monday, December 9 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Six berths remain to be clinched and the 24-strong cast will be divided equally into six groups to do battle starting from March 2025, with only the group winners progressing to the 19th edition of Asia’s crown jewel.

Philippines' Schrock calls time on career

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Philippines' Schrock calls time on career

Manila: Former Philippines captain Stephan Schrock announced his retirement from football on Wednesday as he celebrated his 37th birthday.

The Germany-born midfielder played 61 times for the Philippines, including leading the nation to the finals of the AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates in 2019, the first time the country had qualified for the continental championship.

China PR at the AFC Asian Cup

Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

China PR at the AFC Asian Cup

Kuala Lumpur: China PR have a rich history at the AFC Asian Cup but the title has continued to elude them.

As the East Asian side work towards rectifying that, the-AFC.com takes a look at some key facts and figures about China PR at the continental showpiece.

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ logo revealed

Thu, 11 May, 2023

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ logo revealed

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ have launched today the Official Logo of the competition. The logo was revealed to audiences at the Final Draw at the Katara Opera House in Doha, Qatar on 11 May.

The newly launched logo combines the silhouette of the famous AFC Asian Cup™ trophy with unique cultural elements that embody the competition’s spirit. The lines of the trophy draw inspiration from the feathers of the majestic falcon, a bird with historical significance to the nation of Qatar, and the petals of Asia’s indigenous lotus flower. The two native symbols are united by one trait: their ability to rise above, as the lotus flower floats above water and the falcon soars in the sky.

Tarkovic takes charge of Kyrgyz Republic

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

Tarkovic takes charge of Kyrgyz Republic

Bishkek: Kyrgyz Republic have named Slovakia’s Stefan Tarkovic as the head coach of their senior national team, replacing the departed Aleksandr Krestinin.

The 50-year-old was appointed following a meeting of the Kyrgyz Football Union on Monday and he will lead the country into the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Park to step down as Vietnam head coach

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Park to step down as Vietnam head coach

Hanoi: Park Hang-seo’s tenure as Vietnam national team head coach will end on 31 January 2023 with the AFF Cup 2022 in December his final assignment.  

Park will part ways with Vietnam after a five-year stint, during which time the Southeast Asian side showed tremendous progress. 

Four Expressions of Interest received to host AFC Asian Cup 2023™

Mon, 18 Jul, 2022

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.

Following the AFC's invitation to all MAs to express their interest in hosting the flagship men's national team tournament on May 31, 2022, the following AFC MAs have responded by the extended deadline of July 15, 2022, and expressed their interest to bid for the hosting rights of the AFC Asian Cup 2023™:

AFC extends AFC Asian Cup 2023™ EoI deadline to July 15, 2022

Tue, 28 Jun, 2022

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.

The AFC had issued an EOI invitation to the AFC MAs to host the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ on May 31, 2022. This followed China PR’s decision to withdraw as hosts of the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ and the consequent mandate provided to the AFC Administration by the 32nd AFC Congress 2022 to define the terms and requirements of an expedited bidding process to find a replacement host for the competition.

Beating Kuwait paved the way for Indonesia, says Shin

Wed, 15 Jun, 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.

Team Garuda stunned Kuwait 2-1 in the opening match, a result that eventually proved the difference as they finished three points ahead of the hosts to seal one of the five best runners-up spots and qualify alongside group winners Jordan.

Qualification was confirmed on the final matchday with a 7-0 triumph over Nepal to help Indonesia pip Group B runners-up the Philippines to the final spot in the Continental showpiece. 

Stimac: India lived up to expectations

Wed, 15 Jun, 2022

Stimac: India lived up to expectations

Kolkata: Igor Stimac hailed his team’s continually improving performances throughout the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round
as India closed out Group D with a 4-0 win over Hong Kong in Kolkata on Tuesday that sealed top spot and a berth at the Finals.

Anwar Ali, Sunil Chhetri, Glan Martins and Ishan Pandita were all on target as the hosts claimed a third consecutive victory to finish on top of the standings with maximum points ahead of Hong Kong as both teams secured tickets for the Finals.