Uzbekistan name Cannavaro as head coach

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Uzbekistan name Cannavaro as head coach

Tashkent: Former Italy FIFA World Cup winning captain Fabio Cannavaro has been named as the new head coach of Uzbekistan, it was announced on Monday.

It is the second time that the 2006 Ballon d'Or winner has taken charge of a national team, having coached China PR for two matches in early 2019 before stepping down.

Road to 26 Playoffs: All you need to know

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Road to 26 Playoffs: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Group Stage kicks off on Wednesday with six teams hoping to qualify for next year's global showcase.

As the teams gear up for what promises to be intense battles, the-AFC.com lays out the facts and figures.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Visa Top Goals of MD2

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your Visa Top Goals of MD2

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ Matchday Two didn't disappoint: tight contests, cool heads in hot moments, and finishes that swung matches on a dime.

Across West and East, we saw everything—from slick, one-touch combinations to solo bursts of quality and late strikes that broke hearts. Take a look at the standout efforts below and cast your vote.

Europe Wrap: Japan, Australia stars shine

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Europe Wrap: Japan, Australia stars shine

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Japan internationals Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and Atsuki Ito found the back of the net again after scoring in their previous matches while Ito’s compatriots Daizen Maeda and Ayase Ueda both bagged match-winners. 

There were also more goals and assists from the Continent’s top players, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

#U17WAC Qualifiers cast eye progress to China 2026

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

#U17WAC Qualifiers cast eye progress to China 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The journey to reach the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 kicks off on October 13 (Monday) for 26 teams as they target a berth at the expanded Finals.

Eight places are available through the Qualifiers at the 10th edition of the competition, which will feature 12 teams—four more than at each of the previous four editions.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepasi, Peykan runs end; Vakhsh fall to first defeat

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepasi, Peykan runs end; Vakhsh fall to first defeat

Tashkent: Iran Pro League newcomers Fajr Sepasi and Peykan fell to their first losses in six matches after a fine start to the 2025/26 season. 

It was also an unproductive week for Vakhsh Bokhtar, who slumped to their first defeat in the Tajik League, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.