Preview - Group C: MD2

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group C: MD2

Doha: Jamal Sellami is challenging his Jordan side to keep proving themselves as they prepare to face Kuwait in their second FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group C tie on Saturday.

Jordan made a winning start to their campaign with a 2-1 victory over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday but the Moroccan tactician does not want his players to rest on their laurels despite the opening win.

Preview - Group D: MD2

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group D: MD2

Doha: Iraq will be aiming to tighten their grip on a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 when they face Sudan in their Group D tie at Stadium 974 on Saturday.

Graham Arnold’s charges edged Bahrain 2-1 and have a two-point advantage at the summit after Sudan held 2021 champions Algeria to a goalless draw.

Ebrahim Lutfalla’s own goal gave Iraq the momentum to secure an opening day victory with Mohanad Ali doubling their lead in the 25th minute  before Bahrain scored a late consolation through Sayed Hashim.

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. 

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.

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.