#AFCU23: 2016 revisited

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: 2016 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: As the countdown to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ gathers pace, we continue our trip down memory lane of a tournament that has witnessed the rise of many of the continent's standout players.

Having looked at the 2013 edition won by Iraq, we shift our attention to the 2016 tournament which was hosted by Qatar.  

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#AFCU23: 2013 revisited

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: 2013 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: The seventh edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ is set to kick off in Saudi Arabia on January 6 as 16 teams converge on the cities of Jeddah and Riyadh with some of the hottest prospects in Asian football set to be on show.

Stars such as Takumi Minamino, Alireza Beiranvand, Hwang Hee-chan, Chanathip Songkrasin and Almoez Ali are among the big names to have featured in a competition that has delivered numerous magical moments over the years. 

To whet the appetite ahead of one of the Asian Football Confederation’s showpiece tournaments, we look back at the previous editions of the AFC U23 Asian Cup - starting with 2013.

#AFCU23 - Facts & Figures

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23 - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ kicks off on January 6 with 16 teams vying to lift the coveted trophy.

As the teams enter their final phase of preparations and excitement begins to build, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures of the tournament.

#WAC2026 Dream XI – Pick your dream goalkeeper

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

#WAC2026 Dream XI – Pick your dream goalkeeper

Sydney: Twelve teams will head to Australia next year seeking ultimate glory at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

To warm up, the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Dream XI lets football fans pick 11 of their favourite players from a pool of all-time greats and rising stars. 

We begin where titles so often tilt: the goalkeeper's spot.

You're choosing the last line of defence for your Dream XI—presence, poise and big-match nerve required. From an era-defining icon to a modern-day hero, here are the five nominees. 

#ACLTwo Predictor - Pre-Matchday 6: Tips & Strategy

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

#ACLTwo Predictor - Pre-Matchday 6: Tips & Strategy

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five reminded everyone why prediction is part science, part feel. We had late equalisers, runaway wins and a couple of outcomes that flipped the standings on their head — perfect fuel for one last push as the East prepares for its judgement day.

The game is free to play and available on the-afc.com/acltwo_predictor and through the AFC LIVE App on iOS and Android. 

#ACLElite Fantasy: Pre-Matchday 6: Tips & Strategy

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite Fantasy: Pre-Matchday 6: Tips & Strategy

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five flipped the meta. Eight of the 10 top scorers came from the West, and while big names delivered (step forward a certain Portuguese full-back), a few budget and mid-price picks quietly won the week for savvy managers. 

Hat-tricks, comebacks, late daggers — Matchday Five had it all, and it leaves us with clear signals before next clashes. 
 
The game is free to play and available on the-AFC.com/aclelite_fantasy and through the AFC LIVE App on iOS and Android.