Preview - Q-final: Brazil v DPR Korea

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Brazil v DPR Korea

Medellin: DPR Korea expect a tough challenge but are confident they will persevere in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 quarter-final against Brazil on Sunday.

Both sides have enjoyed impressive campaigns thus far, maintaining a perfect record enroute to the quarter-finals.

DPR Korea, however, will have a slight advantage as Brazil needed extra-time to see off the challenge of Cameroon in the Round of 16 while the East Asian side comfortably saw off Austria 5-2.

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Preview - Q-final: Japan v Spain

Sat, 14 Sep, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Spain

Medellin: Japan and Spain are set for a blockbuster showdown when they square off in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 quarter-finals on Sunday.

The two met in the last two finals of the global showpiece, with Japan emerging champions in 2018 and Spain wresting the title from them two years ago.

R16: Impressive DPR Korea stay on track

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

R16: Impressive DPR Korea stay on track

Medellin: Austria gave it their best shot but it wasn't enough as DPR Korea powered to a 5-2 win in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

Up next for the two-time champions are Brazil, who booked their quarter-final spot with a 3-1 defeat of Cameroon Wednesday.

R16: Japan hold off Nigeria to advance

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

R16: Japan hold off Nigeria to advance

Bogota: Japan survived a late fightback to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

Victory means Japan will face Spain in the quarter-finals on Sunday, with the two sides having met in the final of the 2018 and 2022 editions.

#AsianQualifiers - MD2: 5 Takeaways

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - MD2: 5 Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 2 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 lived up to expectations with some outstanding goals, fightbacks and heartbreaks.

As the 18 sides prepare for the next two rounds of games in October, the-AFC.com takes a look at some key takeaways from Matchday 2.

AFC unveils breakthrough reforms to strengthen Women’s National Team Competitions

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

AFC unveils breakthrough reforms to strengthen Women’s National Team Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: Underlining its steadfast and continued efforts to elevate the stature and standards of the women’s game across Asia, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today the introduction of several key reforms to its Women’s National Team Competitions, which will come into effect from 2026 onwards.

Officially ratified by the AFC Executive Committee on Thursday, these key reforms will result in the optimisation of the qualification pathways for both the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup, as well as a more straightforward qualification format for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

#FutsalWC: 5 Asian players to watch

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

#FutsalWC: 5 Asian players to watch

Tashkent: With just two days to go before the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 kicks off, the continent’s five representatives are all geared up to shine on the global stage.

With the continent chasing a first ever FIFA Futsal World Cup winner, the-AFC.com profiles one key player from each Asian team.

Jordan’s Sellami praises Haddad’s leadership, Palestine’s Daboub targets improvement

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Jordan’s Sellami praises Haddad’s leadership, Palestine’s Daboub targets improvement

Kuala Lumpur: Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami singled out captain Ehsan Haddad for his strong performance in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B victory over Palestine on Tuesday.

With the mercurial Mousa Al Tamari sidelined, Haddad played a pivotal role in the 3-1 win at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium with Yazan Al Naimat scoring twice and Noor Al Rawabdeh also getting on the scoresheet.

Casas hails hardy Iraq, Pizzi confident of Kuwait's chances

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Casas hails hardy Iraq, Pizzi confident of Kuwait's chances

Ardiya: Head coach Jesus Casas was proud of his Iraq team after they walked away with a 0-0 draw against Kuwait in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Iraq were forced to play with 10 men from the seventh minute following Rebin Sulaka's sending off, with Casas not only proud of their resilience but also the fact that they could have walked away with full points from the Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium.

Venues and dates of the AFC’s prestigious annual events confirmed

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Venues and dates of the AFC’s prestigious annual events confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the upcoming editions of the Confederation’s two marquee events – the AFC Annual Awards 2023 and the AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2024 – will be held in Seoul, Korea Republic.

For the first time ever, both flagship events will be held in the same city in successive fashion with the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 scheduled to take place on October 29, 2024 at the Grand Peace Palace at the Kyung Hee University whilst the three-day AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2024 will follow from October 30 to November 1 at the Conrad Seoul.