Australia squad for Paris challenge named

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Australia squad for Paris challenge named

Sydney: Steph Catley will lead Australia's charge at the Olympics with head coach Tony Gustavsson naming an exciting 18-player squad on Tuesday for the 2024 Games which kick off next month.

The notable omission was Sam Kerr, with the Chelsea striker still recovering from a torn ACL suffered in January.

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Bumper crowd as Australia beat China PR in Olympic send-off

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Bumper crowd as Australia beat China PR in Olympic send-off

Sydney: Real Madrid's Hayley Raso and Everton's Clare Wheeler hit the target as Australia beat AFC Women's Asian Cup™ champions China PR 2-0 in front of 76,798 fans on Monday at their final home match before the Olympics.

The Matildas finished fourth at the last Games in Tokyo and again at the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023, with Tony Gustavsson's side desperate to do better in Paris.

Vote for your #ACL 2023-24 Magic Moment

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Vote for your #ACL 2023-24 Magic Moment

Kuala Lumpur: The final edition of the AFC Champions League™ in its current format came to a conclusion on May 25 when Al Ain defeated Yokohama F. Marinos in the second leg of this season’s final. 

It has been a season like no other with global superstars debuting in the continental competition which as usual delivered outstanding moments over the course of the season. 

After the conclusion of another thrilling edition, the-AFC.com picks the Magic Moments and asks you, the fans, to cast your vote for the favourite. 

#AsianQualifiers - Facts & Figures

Fri, 31 May, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will conclude in the coming days with Matchdays Five and Six to be played on June 6 & 11.

Much is at stake and the action promises to be thrilling so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures ahead of the final two rounds of matches.

New coaches to chart course

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

New coaches to chart course

Kuala Lumpur: The Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will see new faces at the helm of three teams for the final two matchdays on June 6 and 11.

While there were 10 changes for Matchday Three and Four, the concluding rounds will see three teams managed by new or interim coaches.

#AsianQualifiers: How it stands

Thu, 30 May, 2024

#AsianQualifiers: How it stands

Kuala Lumpur: The Preliminary Joint Qualifiers – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ returns for the final two matchdays with still much to play for.

While several teams have already booked their spots in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Finals, numerous sides need results on the final two matchdays to earn their berths.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the groups stand ahead of Matchday Five on June 6.