Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 (2nd Leg): Results & Reports

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 (2nd Leg): Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The first hurdle in the quest to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ was overcome on Tuesday with the conclusion of the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1.

Ten teams advance to Round 2, where they will join 26 other sides so stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Round 2 set for take off

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Round 2 set for take off

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Preliminary Joint Qualification was finalised on Tuesday.

History makers Pakistan led nine other teams from Round 1 after an exciting day of second leg matches, with the South Asian side booking their spot after a 1-0 aggregate win over Cambodia.

Bahrain at the AFC Asian Cup™

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Bahrain at the AFC Asian Cup™

Kuala Lumpur: Bahrain will be determined to make an impact in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 after suffering a Round of 16 exit in the previous edition.

As the West Asian side prepare for the continental showpiece, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures.

Australia at the AFC Asian Cup™

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

Australia at the AFC Asian Cup™

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will be aiming for a second AFC Asian Cup™ title at Qatar 2023. 

Drawn in Group B, the Socceroos will have Uzbekistan, Syria and India for company.
 
The-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting Australian facts and figures as the countdown to Qatar 2023 continues.

Test Your Knowledge - Round 1

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023

Test Your Knowledge - Round 1

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is less than three months away with the cast of 24 teams cranking up their preparations.

As we eagerly await the opening match between Qatar and Lebanon on January 12, 2024, we invite you - the fans - to test your AFC Asian Cup knowledge, beginning with the early years of the continental showpiece.

Greatest AFC Asian Cup™ Coaches

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

Greatest AFC Asian Cup™ Coaches

Kuala Lumpur: They are Asian football’s great managers, motivators and masterminds.

More importantly, they are head coaches who steered their teams to AFC Asian Cup™ glory as head coaches. 
 
As the countdown continues to the 18th edition of the tournament in Qatar, join us as we examine the successes of 10 of Asia’s all-time coaching greats, and help us to celebrate their respective AFC Asian Cup successes by voting your favourite.

Europe Wrap: Kerr gets off the mark; Momiki keeps streak going

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Europe Wrap: Kerr gets off the mark; Momiki keeps streak going

Kuala Lumpur: Matildas captain Sam Kerr opened her account for the 2023/24 season as Women’s Super League holders Chelsea overcame West Ham United 2-0 on Saturday while her compatriot Mary Fowler also grabbed the headlines in England with two assists for title challengers Manchester City. 

Yuka Momiki netted for the fifth match in a row while her Japanese compatriot Saori Takarada was also on the scoresheet in Linkoping's 6-2 defeat of Vaxjo DFF on Sunday as the Damallsvenskan title race heads towards an exciting conclusion in Sweden. 
 
Korea Republic’s Park Ye-eun opened her account in Scotland following her move from English side Brighton & Hove Albion with a goal in Hearts’ thrilling 4-3 win against Spartans, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.