China PR stopped by USA

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

China PR stopped by USA

Saint Paul: China PR fell to a 3-0 defeat against the United States in a women's international friendly on Saturday.

Hong Kong, China defeated Malaysia 2-1 while Indonesia and Bangladesh played to a goalless draw.

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Catley eyes success on home soil after lifting Champions League trophy with Arsenal

Sat, 31 May, 2025

Catley eyes success on home soil after lifting Champions League trophy with Arsenal

Melbourne: Steph Catley wants to steer Australia to the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ title on home soil after lifting silverware with club side Arsenal recently.

Catley and fellow Matildas Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross were part of the Arsenal squad that defeated Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League final last week.

It ended Arsenal's long wait for the title - having also emerged champions in 2007 - and Catley said the success will act as motivation for her in Australia's bid to win the AFC Women's Asian Cup next year - having lifted the coveted trophy in 2010.

Brazil power past Japan

Sat, 31 May, 2025

Brazil power past Japan

Sao Paulo: Japan suffered a 3-1 defeat to Brazil in an international friendly on Friday.

The South American side powered to a 3-0 lead before Japan found a late response at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo.

Johnson marks Australia debut with goal

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Johnson marks Australia debut with goal

Melbourne: Kahli Johnson had a debut to remember as she struck once in Australia's 2-0 win over Argentina in an international women's friendly on Friday.

The sides meet again on Monday as Australia intensify their preparations for the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ 2026 which they will be hosting.

#ACLTwo Match Predictor: The Recap

Thu, 29 May, 2025

#ACLTwo Match Predictor: The Recap

Kuala Lumpur: Following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 season, we look back at the campaign and see how you, our Match Predictor players, performed over the course of the season.  

Sharjah FC were crowned champions after they defeated Singapore’s Lion City Sailors 2-1 in the final to cap a memorable campaign for the Emirati side.  
 
Did your form hit similar heights? Read on to find out! 

Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers: All you need to know

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: Following Thursday's draw, the teams aiming to be at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 can start planning for the Qualifiers, which will be played on September 1-9, 2025.

It promises to be intense and as we wait in anticipation for the Qualifiers, the-AFC.com highlights some interesting facts and figures about the AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers groups finalised

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers groups finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The teams aspiring to vie for the title discovered their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers opponents following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 44 sides were drawn into 11 groups for the Qualifiers, which will be contested on September 1-9, 2025.

The 11 group winners and four best best-ranked runners-up will join Saudi Arabia, who are hosting the tournament for the first time, in January's Finals.

Challengers determined for Asia's hopefuls

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Challengers determined for Asia's hopefuls

Santiago: Asia's four representatives discovered their FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 opponents following the official draw in Santiago on Thursday.

The 24 teams were divided into six groups, with the tournament to be contested on September 27-October 19, 2025.