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Park’s confidence takes Korea Republic into last four

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Park’s confidence takes Korea Republic into last four

Jeddah: Park Do-hun’s self belief came to the fore in Korea Republic’s 5-3 penalty shootout win against Tajikistan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals on Monday.

The custodian turned match-winner after saving the second penalty kick from Furqon Rahimzoda, giving them a place in the semi-finals after their match had ended 2-2.

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Shaikh Salman hails unprecedented response for AFC Asian Cup 2031™ hosting

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman hails unprecedented response for AFC Asian Cup 2031™ hosting

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa paid tribute to the Continent’s Member Associations (MAs) after the Confederation received a record seven Expressions of Interest (EoI) to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031™ final competition.

Chairing the 6th AFC Executive Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the eve of the 35th AFC Congress, Shaikh Salman lauded the highest ever number of EoIs received in modern history and attributed the exceptional reception to the growing prestige of Asia’s crown jewel.

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 review

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 review

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round  got off to a flying start on Tuesday with 24 teams in action.

Matchday One delivered thrills and spills as the teams began their respective campaigns to clinch the remaining six slots available for the continental showpiece.

The-AFC.com reviews the action from the opening matchday.

QF: Thailand 3-4 Saudi Arabia

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

QF: Thailand 3-4 Saudi Arabia

Pattaya: Saudi Arabia emerged 4-3 winners in a thrilling battle with Thailand in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 quarter-final tie on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia, through to the semi-finals for the first time, will play either Islamic Republic of Iran or Bahrain on Saturday with a ticket to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 also on offer for the winners.

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Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 Results & Reports

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round lived up to expectations as the 24 teams kicked off their campaigns with highs and lows.

With only the six group winners to qualify for the continental showpiece, several teams got off to a fast start in the race to join the 18 sides who sealed their spots after advancing to the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.

Stay updated on all the thrills and spills with the-AFC.com.

Group B: Lebanon 5-0 Brunei Darussalam

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group B: Lebanon 5-0 Brunei Darussalam

Al Wakrah: Lebanon kicked off their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group B campaign with an impressive 5-0 win over Brunei Darussalam on Tuesday.

The big win sees Lebanon, seeking a third consecutive appearance at the AFC Asian Cup Finals, taking an early lead in the group after Bhutan and Yemen played to a goalless draw in the other game.

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Group E: Syria 2-0 Pakistan

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group E: Syria 2-0 Pakistan

Al Ahsa: Syria overcame a determined Pakistan 2-0 in their opening AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group E match at the Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium on Tuesday. 

Their first three points mean the West Asians are in prime position to qualify for their third consecutive appearance at the continental showpiece.

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Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 Results & Reports

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round lived up to expectations as the 24 teams kicked off their campaigns with highs and lows.

With only the six group winners to qualify for the continental showpiece, several teams got off to a fast start in the race to join the 18 sides who sealed their spots after advancing to the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.

Stay updated on all the thrills and spills with the-AFC.com.

Group B: Lebanon 5-0 Brunei Darussalam

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group B: Lebanon 5-0 Brunei Darussalam

Al Wakrah: Lebanon kicked off their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group B campaign with an impressive 5-0 win over Brunei Darussalam on Tuesday.

The big win sees Lebanon, seeking a third consecutive appearance at the AFC Asian Cup Finals, taking an early lead in the group after Bhutan and Yemen played to a goalless draw in the other game.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-e-myanmar-v-afghanistan-syria-v-pakistan

Group E: Syria 2-0 Pakistan

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group E: Syria 2-0 Pakistan

Al Ahsa: Syria overcame a determined Pakistan 2-0 in their opening AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group E match at the Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium on Tuesday. 

Their first three points mean the West Asians are in prime position to qualify for their third consecutive appearance at the continental showpiece.

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Group F: Malaysia 2-0 Nepal

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group F: Malaysia 2-0 Nepal

Johor Bahru: Malaysia started a new era under head coach Peter Cklamovski with a 2-0 win against Nepal in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F match on Tuesday.

Hector Hevel scored on his international debut for Malaysia with Corbin Ong netting in the second half to seal victory.

Group D: Thailand 1-0 Sri Lanka

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group D: Thailand 1-0 Sri Lanka

Bangkok: A first half strike from Patrik Gustavsson secured Thailand a 1-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group D tie at the Rajamangala Stadium on Tuesday.

Thailand’s fluidity in attacks won them the game but Sri Lanka goalkeeper Weerasinghe Sujan Perera’s agility avoided a larger score.

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Group C: India 0-0 Bangladesh

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group C: India 0-0 Bangladesh

Shillong: India and Bangladesh were left frustrated after playing to a 0-0 stalemate in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group D tie at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday.

India came into the tie full of confidence following their recent 3-0 friendly win over Maldives with Sunil Chhetri marking his International return with a goal, while Leicester City’s Hamza Choudhury was aiming to impress for Bangladesh.

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Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 Results & Reports

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD1 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round lived up to expectations as the 24 teams kicked off their campaigns with highs and lows.

With only the six group winners to qualify for the continental showpiece, several teams got off to a fast start in the race to join the 18 sides who sealed their spots after advancing to the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.

Stay updated on all the thrills and spills with the-AFC.com.

Group B: Lebanon 5-0 Brunei Darussalam

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group B: Lebanon 5-0 Brunei Darussalam

Al Wakrah: Lebanon kicked off their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group B campaign with an impressive 5-0 win over Brunei Darussalam on Tuesday.

The big win sees Lebanon, seeking a third consecutive appearance at the AFC Asian Cup Finals, taking an early lead in the group after Bhutan and Yemen played to a goalless draw in the other game.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-e-myanmar-v-afghanistan-syria-v-pakistan

Group E: Syria 2-0 Pakistan

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group E: Syria 2-0 Pakistan

Al Ahsa: Syria overcame a determined Pakistan 2-0 in their opening AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group E match at the Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium on Tuesday. 

Their first three points mean the West Asians are in prime position to qualify for their third consecutive appearance at the continental showpiece.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-a-philippines-v-maldives-tajikistan-v-timor-leste

Group F: Malaysia 2-0 Nepal

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group F: Malaysia 2-0 Nepal

Johor Bahru: Malaysia started a new era under head coach Peter Cklamovski with a 2-0 win against Nepal in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F match on Tuesday.

Hector Hevel scored on his international debut for Malaysia with Corbin Ong netting in the second half to seal victory.

Group D: Thailand 1-0 Sri Lanka

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Group D: Thailand 1-0 Sri Lanka

Bangkok: A first half strike from Patrik Gustavsson secured Thailand a 1-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group D tie at the Rajamangala Stadium on Tuesday.

Thailand’s fluidity in attacks won them the game but Sri Lanka goalkeeper Weerasinghe Sujan Perera’s agility avoided a larger score.

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Group C: India 0-0 Bangladesh

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Group C: India 0-0 Bangladesh

Shillong: India and Bangladesh were left frustrated after playing to a 0-0 stalemate in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group D tie at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday.

India came into the tie full of confidence following their recent 3-0 friendly win over Maldives with Sunil Chhetri marking his International return with a goal, while Leicester City’s Hamza Choudhury was aiming to impress for Bangladesh.