#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers: MD2 Results & Reports

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers: MD2 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam were the first team to book their place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Finals after a 1-0 win over Yemen on Saturday assured them of top spot in Group C of the Qualifiers. 

Vietnam join hosts Qatar in next April's Finals but 14 places remain up for grabs after the conclusion of Saturday's Matchday Two. 
 
Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com. 

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers: MD1 Results & Reports

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers: MD1 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The race to reach the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 saw high octane action with the hopefuls kicking off their qualifying campaigns. 

The 11 group winners, together with the four best second-placed teams overall, will form the final cast of 16 alongside automatically-qualified hosts Qatar at the sixth edition of the competition, set to be played between April 15 to May 3, 2024.
 
Stay updated on all the thrills and spills with the-AFC.com.

Saudi Pro League: Summer transfer window wrap-up

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023

Saudi Pro League: Summer transfer window wrap-up

Riyadh: An unforgettable transfer window in the Saudi Pro League slammed shut on Thursday at midnight local time, with Saudi Arabian clubs having spent over USD875 million to bring some of the world’s top footballing talent to Asia.

With four Saudi clubs set to compete in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 and Al Ittihad also representing Asia as hosts of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2023, the-AFC.com recaps the biggest moves that made this transfer window a historic one.

Indonesia, Tajikistan triumph, defeat for Saudi Arabia

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023

Indonesia, Tajikistan triumph, defeat for Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: Roberto Mancini's tenure as head coach got off to a losing start as Saudi Arabia fell to a 3-1 defeat against Costa Rica in an international friendly in Newcastle, England on Friday. 

Several other sides were also in action as the teams continued their preparations for the Preliminary Joint Qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ and AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Qatar's Al Duhail sign Coutinho on loan

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023

Qatar's Al Duhail sign Coutinho on loan

London: Brazilian forward Philippe Coutinho joined reigning Qatar champions Al Duhail SC on a season-long loan from English Premier League side Aston Villa on Friday.

Coutinho was able to join Al Duhail despite the Premier League transfer window closing last week because the Qatari deadline is not until September 18.

Journey to 2026 begins

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Journey to 2026 begins

Kuala Lumpur: The long qualifying road for the FIFA World Cup 26 kicks off on Thursday with teams hoping to take their place amongst the expanded cast of 48 teams.

South American sides will be the first in action with preliminary competitions for Asia and Africa also to take off before the end of the year as nations battle it out for spots at the global Finals.
 
We take a look at the qualifying process and more for the tournament which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and USA.