Pride of Asia: The Early Years

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Pride of Asia: The Early Years

Kuala Lumpur: From the humblest beginnings, the AFC Asian Cup™ has grown into the greatest football show on the continent with the 18th edition, which kicks off in Qatar in just under a hundred days, set to be the best ever. 

But even in its earliest days, the prestige of claiming the continental crown brought with it fame, respect and a trip to the presidential palace. the-AFC.com retraces the AFC Asian Cup's journey through the years with the first of a four-part series.

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#AsianCup2023 100-day countdown: Hayya Asia unveiled as official slogan

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

#AsianCup2023 100-day countdown: Hayya Asia unveiled as official slogan

Doha: With 100 days to go to Asia’s most prestigious men’s tournament, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Local Organising Committee (LOC) today unveiled the official slogan of the competition: Hayya Asia.

Presenting fervent fans of Asian football with the opportunity to have their voices heard, Hayya Asia was confirmed as the official slogan of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ from a shortlist of 11, following a global online engagement campaign launched on 12 September to mark  the tournament’s four-month countdown.

AFC President welcomes FWC hosting decision, backs SAFF intent to bid for 2034 edition

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

AFC President welcomes FWC hosting decision, backs SAFF intent to bid for 2034 edition

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has welcomed FIFA's decision to invite Member Associations from the AFC to bid for the FIFA World Cup 2034, while expressing his full support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s intention to bid for the coveted hosting rights.

“The AFC endorses the FIFA World Cup hosting decisions taken by the FIFA Council as we strongly believe it paves the way for a more equitable opportunity for all Confederations to bid for, and host, the prestigious FIFA World Cup – the pinnacle of world men’s football,” said the AFC President.

Korea Republic, Japan set up repeat final

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Korea Republic, Japan set up repeat final

Hangzhou: Korea Republic will defend their Asian Games men's football gold medal against Japan in a repeat of the 2018 final.

Korea Republic, seeking a third consecutive gold medal and sixth overall, defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 in their semi-final on Wednesday while Japan beat Hong Kong, China 4-0. 
 
Korea Republic won the 2018 final 2-1 after extra-time.