Qualifiers - Group C: Bahrain cruise past Maldives

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group C: Bahrain cruise past Maldives

Arad: Bahrain defeated Maldives 3-0 in Group C of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers on Thursday.

The victory means Bahrain's meeting with Iraq on Sunday will determine the group winners, who will advance automatically to the Uzbekistan 2022 Finals.

Qualifiers - Matchday Two: Results & Reports

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Matchday Two: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have joined Australia, Japan and hosts Uzbekistan in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2022 Finals after topping their respective groups on Saturday. 

Kuwait confirmed top spot in Group D with their 2-1 triumph over 2020 runners-up Saudi Arabia while UAE defeated Oman 2-0 to emerge Group E winners.

Australia advanced on Friday as the Group G winners while Japan, the 2016 champions, booked their spot on Thursday after topping Group  K with a perfect record of two victories. 

Eleven places in the Finals are still up for grabs with the remaining seven group winners and four best runners-up to advance.

Stay with the-AFC.com for the results and reports from across the Continent. 

Qualifiers - Group B: Tajikistan, IR Iran set up final day showdown

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group B: Tajikistan, IR Iran set up final day showdown

Dushanbe: Islamic Republic of Iran and group hosts Tajikistan set up a winner-takes-all Group B finale in AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 qualifying after both sides secured wins on Thursday.

Iran earned a 2-0 win over Lebanon in the early match at Dushanbe’s Central Republican Stadium, before Tajikistan piled on the goals to beat Nepal 6-0 in the later game.

Qualifiers - Group H: Korea Republic flex muscles against Timor Leste, Singapore defeat Philippines

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group H: Korea Republic flex muscles against Timor Leste, Singapore defeat Philippines

Singapore: Korea Republic continued their rich vein of form in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 qualifiers with a 6-0 win over Timor Leste, while Singapore edged the Philippines 1-0 in Group H ties at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Thursday.

Korea Republic raced to a 3-0 lead going into the break and the defending champions  can seal top spot if they avoid defeat against Singapore,  who must triumph on Sunday to emerge group winners.

Qualifiers - Group J: Malaysia edge Mongolia to boost hopes, Thailand bounce back to defeat Laos

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group J: Malaysia edge Mongolia to boost hopes, Thailand bounce back to defeat Laos

Ulaanbaatar: Muhammad Nur Azfar’s strike proved to be the difference as Malaysia edged Mongolia 1-0 to make it two wins out of two in Group J of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Qualifiers on Thursday, while Thailand beat Laos 3-0 to revive their campaign. 

The win places Malaysia top of the standings and they only need to avoid defeat against Thailand on Sunday to secure their place in the Finals, while Mongolia’s best hope now is to defeat Laos and advance as one of the four best runners-up. 

Qualifiers - Group K: Japan cruise past Hong Kong to seal Finals berth

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group K: Japan cruise past Hong Kong to seal Finals berth

Futaba: Japan qualified for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Finals following a 4-0 win over Hong Kong at the J-Village Stadium on Thursday.

Having defeated Cambodia by the same score, Japan are the first team to join hosts Uzbekistan in the 2022 Finals.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ Draw finalised

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ concluded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The virtually conducted draw for the expanded 12-team tournament will see Japan begin their defence of the titles won in 2014 and 2018 in Group C. 

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ set for thrilling opening matches

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ set for thrilling opening matches

Kuala Lumpur: The celebration of women’s football at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ will kick off on January 20 between eight-time champions China PR and Chinese Taipei to set the tone for an entertaining campaign next year.  

Following the official draw ceremony held today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Steel Roses will face Chinese Taipei in Group A at the Mumbai Football Arena at 3.30pm (local time). Host nation India go head-to-head against the Islamic Republic of Iran, who are making their debut, in the opening day action at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai at 7.30pm.

Beyond Greatness™ – game-changing new brand identity revealed for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

Beyond Greatness™ – game-changing new brand identity revealed for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

Zurich: FIFA has revealed an exciting and bold new brand identity for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, incorporating a vibrant new visual approach that aims to unite and inspire people around the world through the power of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and women’s football.

The brand identity and emblem incorporate the vibrant local landscapes and rich colours of the two hosts, building a palette based on the rainforests, earth, mountains, cities, and water of the two countries. A radial motif featuring 32 colourful squares – celebrating the new expansion to 32 participating nations, and an element commonly seen across the indigenous cultures of Australia and New Zealand – is a prominent part of the design.

The motif symbolises not only the world’s best teams coming together, but also the spirit and values of the two host countries radiating back out into the world, with football at its core.