Qualifiers - Final Round: MD3 Preview

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD3 Preview

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round returns with Matchday Three action on Thursday.

The 24 teams hoping to advance to the continental showpiece will face double headers, with the reverse fixtures to be played on Tuesday.

With only the six groups winners to advance to the Finals, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what can be expected on Thursday.

Playoffs - Preview: Group B: Indonesia v Saudi Arabia

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Playoffs - Preview: Group B: Indonesia v Saudi Arabia

Jeddah: There will be no room for error for Indonesia and Saudi Arabia when they meet in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Group Stage on Wednesday.

Together with Iraq, each team will have two matches in Group B to determine their FIFA World Cup 2026 destiny as only the top spot will secure an automatic place in next year’s Finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Playoffs - Preview: Group A: Oman v Qatar

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Playoffs - Preview: Group A: Oman v Qatar

Doha: Oman and Qatar will be determined to seize the early momentum when they face off in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Group A tie at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Wednesday.

With only one automatic qualification spot available in the group, both sides will be focused on a statement performance, with the United Arab Emirates the other team hoping to advance to next year’s global showpiece.

Record number of officials appointed to #WAC2026

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Record number of officials appointed to #WAC2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed its largest-ever cast of match officials for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, taking place from March 1 to 21.

A total of 45 officials from across 20 Member Associations, comprising 14 referees and 16 assistant referees, including two standby officials for each position, as well as 11 Video Match Officials (VMOs), have been appointed for the Continental showpiece that will be staged in world-class venues across three host cities of Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney, including those that hosted the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Japan, Korea Republic chase destiny

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Japan, Korea Republic chase destiny

Santiago: The stage is set for Japan and Korea Republic to stake their claim for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 despite the Asian juggernauts facing difficult tasks in their respective Round of 16 encounters.

The teams had a contrasting group phase but having advanced, will spare no effort in their bid to savour glory.

Wuhan Jiangda out to create more history

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Wuhan Jiangda out to create more history

Wuhan: History beckons China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC as they begin their FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026 campaign with a Round 1 tie against Auckland United FC of New Zealand on Wednesday.

After becoming the inaugural champions of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ in May, Wuhan Jiangda will get to showcase their quality on the global stage by playing in the first match of FIFA's new club competition.