#AFCU23: 2013 revisited

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: 2013 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: The seventh edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ is set to kick off in Saudi Arabia on January 6 as 16 teams converge on the cities of Jeddah and Riyadh with some of the hottest prospects in Asian football set to be on show.

Stars such as Takumi Minamino, Alireza Beiranvand, Hwang Hee-chan, Chanathip Songkrasin and Almoez Ali are among the big names to have featured in a competition that has delivered numerous magical moments over the years. 

To whet the appetite ahead of one of the Asian Football Confederation’s showpiece tournaments, we look back at the previous editions of the AFC U23 Asian Cup - starting with 2013.

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#AFCU23 - Facts & Figures

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23 - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ kicks off on January 6 with 16 teams vying to lift the coveted trophy.

As the teams enter their final phase of preparations and excitement begins to build, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures of the tournament.

Draw: What they said

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Draw: What they said

Washington: Friday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw revealed the challenges Asia’s finest will face in the expanded global showpiece next summer.

It was a draw which had everything and the Asian teams were understandably excited as they began to lay plans for their respective sides.

The-AFC.com listened to what they had to say.

Asia's hopefuls discover challengers

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Asia's hopefuls discover challengers

Washington: Asia's representatives learnt their FIFA World Cup 2026 challengers following the conclusion of the draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on Friday.

The 48 teams were drawn into 12 groups for the global showpiece which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States on June 11-July 19, 2026.

#ACLElite - MD6 (East): 3 things to look out for

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite - MD6 (East): 3 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 returns with Matchday 6 of the East Zone to played this week.

With the League Stage taking a break after this round of matches, the stakes are extremely high for the 12 teams.

The-AFC.com picks out three things to look out.

#ACLElite Fantasy: Pre-Matchday 6: Tips & Strategy

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite Fantasy: Pre-Matchday 6: Tips & Strategy

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five flipped the meta. Eight of the 10 top scorers came from the West, and while big names delivered (step forward a certain Portuguese full-back), a few budget and mid-price picks quietly won the week for savvy managers. 

Hat-tricks, comebacks, late daggers — Matchday Five had it all, and it leaves us with clear signals before next clashes. 
 
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