Japan remain Asia's highest ranked team

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Japan remain Asia's highest ranked team

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will head into the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ draw as the continent's highest ranked team.

The four-time AFC Asian Cup winners were unchanged at 20 in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.

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AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ competition dates and venues confirmed

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ competition dates and venues confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ have confirmed that the upcoming edition of Asia’s flagship national team competition will be held from January 12 to February 10, 2024.  

Asia’s top 24 nations will compete for the most prestigious prize in Asian football and, as part of efforts to engage with more fans than ever before, the 18th edition of the tournament will maximise the advantage of playing the opening game on a Friday and the final on a weekend.

Preview - Qualifiers: Round 2 cast set to take shape

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Preview - Qualifiers: Round 2 cast set to take shape

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for Round 2 of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers is poised to start taking shape following the next set of fixtures on Friday and Saturday.

The seven group winners from Round 1 will continue their quest in Round 2 so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what lies ahead.

Asian hopefuls set for challenging tests in friendlies

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Asian hopefuls set for challenging tests in friendlies

Kuala Lumpur: Four of Asia's six FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 representatives will test themselves in friendlies against quality opposition in the coming days.

While Philippines and Vietnam are involved in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1, Australia, China PR, Japan and Korea Republic will each play two friendlies as they continue preparing for the July-August global showpiece.

AFC Women’s Football Day 2023 sees widespread celebrations across Asia

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

AFC Women’s Football Day 2023 sees widespread celebrations across Asia

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), joined by its Member Associations (MAs), celebrated the AFC Women’s Football Day 2023 in March through a range of exciting activities. 

Join us at the-AFC.com as we highlight the activities that took place across the Continent in a bid to commemorate the hard work of women in Asian football and to encourage more women and young girls to develop a life-long passion for the beautiful game.