Fast-Breaking protocol to be introduced at #WAC2026

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Fast-Breaking protocol to be introduced at #WAC2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation reaffirmed its commitment to player welfare and inclusivity with the implementation of a match protocol to facilitate the breaking of fast during Ramadan, which will be introduced at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ for the first time.

This initiative will provide for short pauses in designated fixtures that coincide with the time of breaking the fast (i.e. Sunset time), allowing fasting players and officials to break their fast safely, while continuing to safeguard the integrity of the competition and ensure full compliance with the Laws of the Game.

Australia lead AFC Women’s Club Competition Mid-Season Ranking

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Australia lead AFC Women’s Club Competition Mid-Season Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the AFC Women’s Club Competition Mid-Season Ranking, with Australia remaining in pole position.

With a total of 97.934 points, Australia are followed by East Asian heavyweights Japan and China PR in second and third place respectively.

FVS system at #AWCL: All you need to know

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

FVS system at #AWCL: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to making football the number one sport on the Continent will reach yet another milestone when the Football Video Support (FVS) system makes its debut at the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 later this week.

As the Continent’s premier women’s club competition kicks off on November 9, the-AFC.com takes you through the mechanism of the system ahead of its first appearance in an AFC competition.

Kick-off Meeting sets roadmap for AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2029

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Kick-off Meeting sets roadmap for AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2029

Tashkent: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted several strategic meetings with the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) as part of its commitment to ensure the successful delivery of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2029, which will be held in Central Asia for the first time.

The three-day meeting, which concluded on Wednesday, was attended by key representatives from both organisations, including AFC Deputy General Secretary Shin Man Gil, UFA Senior Vice President Ravshan Irmatov, and UFA General Secretary Avaz Maksumov.

AFC Professional Football Seminar 2025 charts pathway for future

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

AFC Professional Football Seminar 2025 charts pathway for future

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Professional Football Seminar 2025 concluded today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after three days of dynamic discussions, knowledge sharing, and fellowship.

Held from August 26 to 28, the seminar served as an important platform for Asia’s professional football stakeholders to exchange expertise and explore pathways to further strengthen the professional game across the Continent.

New tools set to empower AFC Match Commissioners

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

New tools set to empower AFC Match Commissioners

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Match Commissioners Seminar concluded on Friday, further reinforcing its Vision and Mission of being a leading Confederation.

Taking place from August 12 to 15, the seminar gathered both existing and aspiring Match Commissioners (MCs) from across the Continent to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver matchday operations seamlessly across competitions.