AFC Asian Cup News

Queiroz named Qatar head coach

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

Queiroz named Qatar head coach

Doha: Qatar Football Association on Monday named Carlos Queiroz as their men's national team head coach.

The Portuguese, who will be 70 on March 1, has been to the FIFA World Cup four times, three with Islamic Republic of Iran where he was in charge for nearly a decade in two different spells.

Arnold determined to leave Australia a lasting legacy

Mon, 06 Feb, 2023

Arnold determined to leave Australia a lasting legacy

Sydney: Graham Arnold has given himself a new mission: not only will he look to guide Australia to AFC Asian Cup™ success and the Finals of another FIFA World Cup, the 59-year-old intends to leave a lasting legacy that establishes football as his nation’s leading sport.

Arnold last week extended his tenure at Socceroos’ helm for another three-and-a-half years after steering the team to the Round of 16 in Qatar last year, although he now also has his sights set on longer-term goals for the game.

Cuper takes over as Syria head coach

Fri, 03 Feb, 2023

Cuper takes over as Syria head coach

Damascus: Veteran Argentine coach Hector Cuper has been appointed head coach of Syria, the national football federation announced on Thursday.

"Argentina's Hector Cuper, new coach of Syria. The new coach of the Syrian national team and his assistant staff will arrive in Syria in the coming days," the Syrian Football Association posted on Facebook, without specifying the duration of his contract.

SAFF ready to stage a spectacular AFC Asian Cup 2027™

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

SAFF ready to stage a spectacular AFC Asian Cup 2027™

Manama: The 33rd AFC Congress confirmed the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the Host Association of the AFC Asian Cup 2027™ in the capital city of Bahrain yesterday.

Having being crowned champions of Asia on three different occasions (1984, 1988, 1996), Saudi Arabia are also among the most successful teams to have ever participated in the flagship contest. 

Arnold to remain as Australia head coach

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

Arnold to remain as Australia head coach

Sydney: Graham Arnold will continue as Australia head coach after his contract with Football Australia was extended for another four years following the Socceroos’ success at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Arnold led the Australians into the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup for only the second time in the country’s history at last year’s Finals, where the Socceroos defeated Tunisia and Denmark in the group phase of the competition.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Al Nassr celebrated the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo by reclaiming the Saudi Pro League top spot with two crucial results the past week. 

In Bahrain, Muharraq Club stayed ahead despite playing to a draw against Khalidiya. Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action in West Asia. 

Year in Review: Cast primed for Qatar 2023

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

Year in Review: Cast primed for Qatar 2023

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ has all the ingredients to be a classic with the 24 teams eagerly awaiting the continental showpiece.

The cast was finalised in June - having been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic - with seven previous winners among the 24 teams who will converge in Qatar for the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup.

Jesus Casas takes charge of Iraq

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Jesus Casas takes charge of Iraq

Baghdad: The Iraqi Football Association announced on Sunday the appointment of Jesus Casas as the men's national team head coach.

Spaniard Casas, who has signed a four-year contract, replaces Radhi Shenaishil who was recently appointed as the national U-23 head coach.

Shenaishil had temporarily assumed the senior team position following Iraq's fourth placed finish in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar™.

Qatar ready to stage a grand Asian spectacle

Wed, 02 Nov, 2022

Qatar ready to stage a grand Asian spectacle

Kuala Lumpur: The preparations and plans to stage the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ marked its latest milestone after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA) held their first meeting on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar.

The AFC delegation, led by AFC Deputy Director, Competitions and Football Events Division, Avazbek Berdikulov, met with QFA General Secretary Mansoor Mohammed Al-Ansari as well as key representatives from the relevant functional and operational areas. 

Qatar 2023 promises to be a spectacular affair

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Qatar 2023 promises to be a spectacular affair

Kuala Lumpur: Monday’s AFC Executive Committee decision to award the AFC Asian Cup™ 2023 hosting responsibility to Qatar Football Association (QFA) meant history was created.

Qatar will be the first country to host the Continental showpiece for a third time and all indications point to a fiesta of football when Asia’s best converge for the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup.

Having previously been tied with Islamic Republic of Iran, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates in having hosted the tournament twice, Qatar has promised the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will be a festival of football for the continent.

Officials laud AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 decision

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Officials laud AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 decision

Doha: Qatar Football Association (QFA) President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is looking forward to making the AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 a festival of friendship for the entire continent.

Speaking after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee’s decision to award Qatar the hosting rights for the next edition of the competition, Al Thani emphasised on his country’s legacy of hosting major events.

Park to step down as Vietnam head coach

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Park to step down as Vietnam head coach

Hanoi: Park Hang-seo’s tenure as Vietnam national team head coach will end on 31 January 2023 with the AFF Cup 2022 in December his final assignment.  

Park will part ways with Vietnam after a five-year stint, during which time the Southeast Asian side showed tremendous progress.