FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Mohammed Obaid Khadim – AFC Video Match Official

Sun, 31 May, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Mohammed Obaid Khadim – AFC Video Match Official

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.

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AFC-UEFA partnership marks new era in referee development

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

AFC-UEFA partnership marks new era in referee development

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s pursuit of nurturing elite refereeing talent has reached a significant milestone with the appointment of Asian officials to the upcoming UEFA Women’s U17 Championship and UEFA U17 Championship.

These appointments follow the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two confederations, aimed at strengthening the global refereeing landscape through technical cooperation, exchange programmes, and long-term development initiatives.

AFC Referee Academy advances development with latest on-site modules

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

AFC Referee Academy advances development with latest on-site modules

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s concerted efforts to nurture elite refereeing talent were once again underlined as the acclaimed AFC Referee Academy conducted onsite modules for Batches 6 and 7, while the AFC Futsal Referee Academy held its fourth introductory module.

The activities, which spanned three weeks, began with Intermediate Module 3 for Batch 6, held from April 6 to 10, during which 42 participants underwent intensive physical training and a maximum strength assessment using the 1 Repetition Maximum Barbell Back Squat and Deadlift, Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull, along with a range of theoretical sessions.

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Fu Ming – AFC Video Match Official

Thu, 28 May, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Fu Ming – AFC Video Match Official

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Alireza Faghani – AFC Referee

Mon, 25 May, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Alireza Faghani – AFC Referee

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.