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Preview - Group C: MD2

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group C: MD2

Doha: Jamal Sellami is challenging his Jordan side to keep proving themselves as they prepare to face Kuwait in their second FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group C tie on Saturday.

Jordan made a winning start to their campaign with a 2-1 victory over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday but the Moroccan tactician does not want his players to rest on their laurels despite the opening win.

Preview - Group D: MD2

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group D: MD2

Doha: Iraq will be aiming to tighten their grip on a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 when they face Sudan in their Group D tie at Stadium 974 on Saturday.

Graham Arnold’s charges edged Bahrain 2-1 and have a two-point advantage at the summit after Sudan held 2021 champions Algeria to a goalless draw.

Ebrahim Lutfalla’s own goal gave Iraq the momentum to secure an opening day victory with Mohanad Ali doubling their lead in the 25th minute  before Bahrain scored a late consolation through Sayed Hashim.

First-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ mascot unveiled

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

First-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ mascot unveiled

Gold Coast: With less than 100 days to go, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ today unveiled the first-ever official mascot in the history of the competition: Naara, the fire horse.

Introduced to fans amid festivities celebrating International Volunteers’ Day in Gold Coast, the milestone follows the launch of WAVEMAKER, the tournament’s first-ever bespoke match ball created by Kelme, further underscoring the AFC’s commitment to setting new benchmarks for the Continent’s premier women’s national team competition.

Group A: Syria 1-1 Qatar

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Group A: Syria 1-1 Qatar

Doha: Qatar were left staring at elimination after being forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with Syria in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group A tie at the Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday.

The stalemate gave the hosts their first point, with Syria joining Palestine on four. Tunisia - who play Qatar on Sunday - also have a single point to their name. 

Group A: Palestine 2-2 Tunisia

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Group A: Palestine 2-2 Tunisia

Doha: Palestine fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 stalemate against Tunisia in their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group A tie on Thursday.

With four points on the board, Palestine are in a great position to reach the quarter-finals and will look to complete the job against Syria on Sunday.

Final draw: All you need to know

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Final draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be held on Friday and it promises to be a spectacular affair.

The expanded 48-team tournament - up from the 32-nation field that competed at the FIFA World Cup 2022 - will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year.

With Asia set to be well represented, the-AFC.com brings you all the details of the Final Draw.

Preview - Group B: MD2

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group B: MD2

Doha: Saudi Arabia will be aiming to maintain their winning start when they take on Comoros in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group B tie at the Al Bayt Stadium on Friday.

Salem Al Dawsari delivered a standout performance against Oman, setting up goals for Feras Al Brikan and Saleh Al Shehri in the opening day win against Oman. 

Group C: Jordan 2-1 UAE

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Group C: Jordan 2-1 UAE

Al Khor: Yazan Alnaimat starred for Jordan in a 2-1 win against the United Arab Emirates in their opening FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group C tie on Wednesday.

The win puts Jordan two points ahead of Egypt and Kuwait, who shared a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.

Group D: Iraq 2-1 Bahrain

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Group D: Iraq 2-1 Bahrain

Doha: Iraq got their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group D campaign off to a flying start with a 2-1 win against Bahrain on Wednesday.

An own goal from Bahrain keeper Ebrahim Lutfalla gave Iraq the momentum before Mohanad Ali sealed the win from inside the box.

Iraq will next meet Sudan on Saturday, with Bahrain taking on defending champions Algeria, who were held to a goalless draw by Sudan in their opening match.

Preview - Group A: MD2

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group A: MD2

Doha: Early pacesetters Palestine and Syria will be looking to maintain their momentum on Matchday 2 of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 on Thursday.

Both earned hard-fought 1-0 wins on Monday to put them in a good position to advance to quarter-finals while Tunisia and Qatar will have to bounce back to pull themselves back into the race.

Group B: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Oman

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Group B: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Oman

Doha: Saudi Arabia held off a spirited Oman to win 2-1 their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group B tie at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday.

The Green Falcons will meet Comoros next on Friday, while Oman play Morocco.

Group C: Egypt 1-1 Kuwait

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Group C: Egypt 1-1 Kuwait

Doha: Kuwait held Egypt to a 1-1 stalemate in their  FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group A tie at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday.

After a listless opening half, Fahed Al Hajri gave Kuwait the lead with a towering header, only to be undone by goalkeeper Suod Alhoushan’s red card in the 83rd minute, with Mohamed Afsha equalising for Egypt from the spot.

Kuwait will face Jordan on Saturday, while Egypt take on UAE.

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First-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ mascot unveiled

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

First-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ mascot unveiled

Gold Coast: With less than 100 days to go, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ today unveiled the first-ever official mascot in the history of the competition: Naara, the fire horse.

Introduced to fans amid festivities celebrating International Volunteers’ Day in Gold Coast, the milestone follows the launch of WAVEMAKER, the tournament’s first-ever bespoke match ball created by Kelme, further underscoring the AFC’s commitment to setting new benchmarks for the Continent’s premier women’s national team competition.

Final draw: All you need to know

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Final draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be held on Friday and it promises to be a spectacular affair.

The expanded 48-team tournament - up from the 32-nation field that competed at the FIFA World Cup 2022 - will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year.

With Asia set to be well represented, the-AFC.com brings you all the details of the Final Draw.

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ was decided following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The seven group winners join Asia's representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 - DPR Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan - at the Finals.

The Finals will be contested on May 7-24, 2026. 

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#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD5 Results & Reports

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD5 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ was finalised with the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The seven group winners from the Qualifiers joined the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 that have already qualified: DPR Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.

Qualifiers - Group E: Jordan 6-1 Philippines; Australia 3-3 Iraq

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Jordan 6-1 Philippines; Australia 3-3 Iraq

Aqaba: Australia survived a fightback from Iraq to advance to the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™, with their thrilling Qualifiers Group E tie ending 3-3 on Sunday.

Australia finished on 10 points, with Iraq two behind. Jordan defeated Philippines 6-1 in the earlier match to end their campaign in third. 

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Qualifiers - Group D: IR Iran 1-2 India; Chinese Taipei 1-3 Palestine

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: IR Iran 1-2 India; Chinese Taipei 1-3 Palestine

Ahmedabad: India qualified for the  AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Islamic Republic of Iran in their final Qualifiers Group D tie on Sunday.

The hosts finished level on seven points with Iran but advanced on the head-to-head ratio as they booked a fourth consecutive appearance at the Finals. 

Palestine ended their campaign earlier on Sunday with a 3-1 win against Chinese Taipei.

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 4-2 Laos; Kyrgyz Republic 3-0 Cambodia; Guam 0-11 Pakistan; Yemen 4-2 Laos

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 4-2 Laos; Kyrgyz Republic 3-0 Cambodia; Guam 0-11 Pakistan; Yemen 4-2 Laos

Bishkek: Yemen sealed progress into the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ after coming from behind to defeat Laos 4-2 in their Qualifiers Group B tie on Sunday.

Victory meant Yemen topped the group with a perfect 15 points, with Pakistan, Laos and Kyrgyz Republic all six adrift. 

Pakistan defeated Guam 11-0 while Kyrgyz Republic beat Cambodia 3-0.

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First-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ mascot unveiled

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

First-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ mascot unveiled

Gold Coast: With less than 100 days to go, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ today unveiled the first-ever official mascot in the history of the competition: Naara, the fire horse.

Introduced to fans amid festivities celebrating International Volunteers’ Day in Gold Coast, the milestone follows the launch of WAVEMAKER, the tournament’s first-ever bespoke match ball created by Kelme, further underscoring the AFC’s commitment to setting new benchmarks for the Continent’s premier women’s national team competition.

Final draw: All you need to know

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Final draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be held on Friday and it promises to be a spectacular affair.

The expanded 48-team tournament - up from the 32-nation field that competed at the FIFA World Cup 2022 - will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year.

With Asia set to be well represented, the-AFC.com brings you all the details of the Final Draw.

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ was decided following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The seven group winners join Asia's representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 - DPR Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan - at the Finals.

The Finals will be contested on May 7-24, 2026. 

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#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD5 Results & Reports

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD5 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ was finalised with the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The seven group winners from the Qualifiers joined the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 that have already qualified: DPR Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.

Qualifiers - Group E: Jordan 6-1 Philippines; Australia 3-3 Iraq

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Jordan 6-1 Philippines; Australia 3-3 Iraq

Aqaba: Australia survived a fightback from Iraq to advance to the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™, with their thrilling Qualifiers Group E tie ending 3-3 on Sunday.

Australia finished on 10 points, with Iraq two behind. Jordan defeated Philippines 6-1 in the earlier match to end their campaign in third. 

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Qualifiers - Group D: IR Iran 1-2 India; Chinese Taipei 1-3 Palestine

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: IR Iran 1-2 India; Chinese Taipei 1-3 Palestine

Ahmedabad: India qualified for the  AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Islamic Republic of Iran in their final Qualifiers Group D tie on Sunday.

The hosts finished level on seven points with Iran but advanced on the head-to-head ratio as they booked a fourth consecutive appearance at the Finals. 

Palestine ended their campaign earlier on Sunday with a 3-1 win against Chinese Taipei.

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 4-2 Laos; Kyrgyz Republic 3-0 Cambodia; Guam 0-11 Pakistan; Yemen 4-2 Laos

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 4-2 Laos; Kyrgyz Republic 3-0 Cambodia; Guam 0-11 Pakistan; Yemen 4-2 Laos

Bishkek: Yemen sealed progress into the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ after coming from behind to defeat Laos 4-2 in their Qualifiers Group B tie on Sunday.

Victory meant Yemen topped the group with a perfect 15 points, with Pakistan, Laos and Kyrgyz Republic all six adrift. 

Pakistan defeated Guam 11-0 while Kyrgyz Republic beat Cambodia 3-0.

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