Group A: Syria 1-1 Qatar

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Group A: Syria 1-1 Qatar

Doha: Qatar were left staring at elimination after being forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with Syria in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group A tie at the Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday.

The stalemate gave the hosts their first point, with Syria joining Palestine on four. Tunisia - who play Qatar on Sunday - also have a single point to their name. 

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Preview - Group B: MD2

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group B: MD2

Doha: Saudi Arabia will be aiming to maintain their winning start when they take on Comoros in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group B tie at the Al Bayt Stadium on Friday.

Salem Al Dawsari delivered a standout performance against Oman, setting up goals for Feras Al Brikan and Saleh Al Shehri in the opening day win against Oman. 

Final draw: All you need to know

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Final draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be held on Friday and it promises to be a spectacular affair.

The expanded 48-team tournament - up from the 32-nation field that competed at the FIFA World Cup 2022 - will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year.

With Asia set to be well represented, the-AFC.com brings you all the details of the Final Draw.

China PR to host AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027™

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

China PR to host AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee ratified on Wednesday the AFC Competitions Committee’s recommendation to award the hosting rights of the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027™ to the Chinese Football Association.

First held in 1959, the 2027 showpiece will mark the competition’s 43rd edition with China PR, the sole bidders, set to provide the backdrop for Asia’s top 16 sides for a second consecutive occasion following the success of the 2025 iteration, which was held in Shenzhen from February 12 to March 1 this year.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 5 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 5 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 5 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tightened the margins and turned cool heads into match-winners.

Below is a shortlist drawn from the Player of the Match winners - now it’s over to you to pick your favourite from the best of the best.

Group A: Palestine 2-2 Tunisia

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Group A: Palestine 2-2 Tunisia

Doha: Palestine fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 stalemate against Tunisia in their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group A tie on Thursday.

With four points on the board, Palestine are in a great position to reach the quarter-finals and will look to complete the job against Syria on Sunday.