Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 1990

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022

Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 1990

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA World Cup returns to Asia for the second time as Qatar welcomes the world in the exceptional November-December edition in which they are set to become the 13th different team to represent the continent in the global football showpiece.

As we count down towards the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium, the-AFC.com goes on a journey down memory lane to remember some of the most memorable moments for Asian football at the FIFA World Cup.

The 1990 FIFA World Cup saw Korea Republic and the United Arab Emirates make strides forward in their footballing histories.

Despite not winning a single game, Korea Republic ended up unearthing two players who would forever become icons of Korean football, while the UAE’s rise to prominence in Asian football was marked with a debut FIFA World Cup appearance six years before they reached the AFC Asian Cup final.

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Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 1986

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022

Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 1986

Kuala Lumpur: With the FIFA World Cup™ Qatar 2022 drawing ever closer, the-AFC.com continues its series of looking back at how the Asian teams have performed at the global showpiece over the years.

Having looked at the early editions last time out, we turn our focus to the 1986 tournament in Mexico when Iraq made their first and, to date, only appearance at the FIFA World Cup and Korea Republic returned 32 years after making their debut in 1954.

Asian Moments at FIFA World Cup: The Early Years

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

Asian Moments at FIFA World Cup: The Early Years

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA World Cup returns to Asia for the second time in a month's time as Qatar welcomes the world in the exceptional November-December edition in which they are set to become the 13th different team to represent the continent in the global football showpiece.

With just under 30 days to go to the hotly-anticipated opening game between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium, the-AFC.com goes on a journey down memory lane to remember some of the most memorable moments for Asian football at the FIFA World Cup.

Debutant Beath vows to seize Qatar 2022 opportunity

Wed, 26 Oct, 2022

Debutant Beath vows to seize Qatar 2022 opportunity

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) match officials continue to shine on the world stage with 19 match officials selected for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, an additional three from the last edition.

Amongst the AFC’s cast of referees is none other than Christopher Beath, who was added to the FIFA International Referees List in 2011 before rising quickly through the ranks with a host of high-profile appointments.
 
In this exclusive interview with the-AFC.com, Beath shares his insights on being selected for the FIFA World Cup for the first time and talks about his preparations leading up to the showpiece.

AFC Assistant Referees ready to shine in Qatar 2022

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

AFC Assistant Referees ready to shine in Qatar 2022

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s match officials will be well represented at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with a record 19 Referees, Assistant Referees and Video Match Officials (VMOs) appointed.

As they represent the Continent at the highest level, the-AFC.com profiles the Assistant Referees who will be on duty in Qatar 2022. 

Experienced Faghani relishing Qatar 2022 adventure

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

Experienced Faghani relishing Qatar 2022 adventure

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) match officials continue to shine on the world stage with 19 match officials selected for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, an additional three from the last edition.

A well-respected international match official, Alireza Faghani has taken charge of a number of high-profile matches in Asia and beyond and is widely regarded as amongst the best in the world of refereeing.
 
In this exclusive interview with the-AFC.com, Faghani shares his insights on being selected for the FIFA World Cup for the third time and talks about his preparations leading up to the showpiece.