Debutants add lustre to Continental showpiece

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Debutants add lustre to Continental showpiece

Kuala Lumpur: With the countdown timer reaching six months to go, the 24 teams have already laid their plans for the buildup to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.

While Asia’s top five teams have just finished their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia campaign, the rest have begun preparations for the Continental showpiece on January 5-February 1, 2019.

Adding to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 will be several debutants and join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the cast for Groups A, B and C.

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Excitement builds as six-month countdown starts

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Excitement builds as six-month countdown starts

Kuala Lumpur: The thrilling build-up to the best and biggest-ever AFC Asian Cup snaps back into focus as Asia’s most prestigious competition approaches the six months-to-go mark. 

Join the-AFC.com as we review the key milestones and game-changing enhancements introduced to guarantee Asia’s passionate fans and brightest talents experience a tournament of a lifetime.

AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 early bird corporate reservations open

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 early bird corporate reservations open

Abu Dhabi: With six months to go until the UAE hosts its largest ever sports event, group tickets to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 are now available and already receiving high interest from several local businesses.

In support of the Local Organising Committee’s aim of ‘Bringing Asia Together’, group ticket packages allow businesses the chance to bring their employees, no matter their nationality or football knowledge, to celebrate Asia as one. This is the first ticket release from the LOC and offers groups the chance to reserve tickets before the 51 match, 24 nation tournament goes on general sale later this summer.

Full focus as UAE 2019 fast approaches

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Full focus as UAE 2019 fast approaches

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s best will head into the next six months with the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 firmly in their sights.

The expanded AFC Asian Cup 2019 will see 24 teams in action, which sets the stage for exciting matches in the Continental showpiece and the-AFC.com takes a look at Groups D, E and F.