Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan learn Brazil 2027 playoff path

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan learn Brazil 2027 playoff path

Kuala Lumpur: Chinese Taipei and Uzbekistan have discovered their paths in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 Playoff Tournament, with the two sides aiming to further increase Asia’s representation at the global showpiece.

The preliminary phase draw, conducted in Zurich on Thursday, placed the AFC representatives among six teams battling for two places in the final phase of the Inter-Confederation Playoffs.

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Einaga seals Belgium move; Cancelo returns to Barcelona

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Einaga seals Belgium move; Cancelo returns to Barcelona

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s Takatora Einaga secured a move to Europe after completing a permanent transfer to Belgian side K. Beerschot V.A.

Einaga has signed a two-year contract at the Kiel, with an option for an additional season.

Elsewhere, Al Hilal SFC defender Joao Cancelo returned to Barcelona and Ryo Nakamura joined Thespa Gunma on loan.

AFC eFootball Mobile Knockout Stage cast confirmed

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

AFC eFootball Mobile Knockout Stage cast confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The eFootball™ Mobile Group Stage of the FIFAe Continental Championship 2026 by AFC concluded on Thursday, determining the cast for Friday's Knockout Stage.

Japan finished in pole position, followed by India and Indonesia in second and third place, respectively. Malaysia, Jordan and Thailand completed the six-team qualification line-up, while Myanmar and Uzbekistan saw their campaigns come to an end after seven rounds of exciting action.

#ChallengeLeague: Road to glory paved

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

#ChallengeLeague: Road to glory paved

Kuala Lumpur: The journey to discover the AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2026/27™ champions began in earnest following the completion of the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The teams were divided in groups of four - three in the West Zone and two in the East.

League Stage Draw: 5 Takeaways

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

League Stage Draw: 5 Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Tuesday's AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage Draw produced an outstanding set of fixtures, leaving fans waiting in anticipation.

As we eagerly await the action kicking off on September 14, the-AFC.com highlights several takeaways from the Draw which was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

Suzuki completes Villa switch; Qadsiah powered by Reijnders

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

Suzuki completes Villa switch; Qadsiah powered by Reijnders

Kuala Lumpur: Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki while Al Qadsiah Club have strengthened with the capture of Dutch international Tijani Reijnders.

Suzuki joins the reigning Europa League champions on a permanent transfer for a reported fee of around 35 million euros ($40 million) from Serie A outfit Parma.

Born in the United States, Suzuki made his debut for Japanese club Urawa Red Diamonds aged 18. Following a short stint in Belgium with Sint-Truiden, he spent the past two seasons with Italian side Parma.