AFC and Du Xiaoman Technology announce new Global Supporter partnership

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

AFC and Du Xiaoman Technology announce new Global Supporter partnership

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced a new partnership with leading Chinese financial technology company, Du Xiaoman Technology, as a Global Supporter of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.

Du Xiaoman Technology will partner with the AFC to expand its reach and engage with a broader audience in key markets through a series of competition related activations and live match experiences aimed at strengthening its connection with the passionate fanbase of Asian football.

#AsianQualifiers Match Predictor: Undefeated dominance, unexpected results and everything you need to know ahead of MD7

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

#AsianQualifiers Match Predictor: Undefeated dominance, unexpected results and everything you need to know ahead of MD7

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Qualifiers™ Road to 26 is reaching fever pitch and, after a four-month wait, brace for explosive Matchdays Seven and Eight, where the standings are set to be shaken as the final push for places at the FIFA World Cup begins. 

Speaking of shaking things up, how’s your Match Predictor campaign going?  Need a quick recap of what’s occurred before locking in your picks for the upcoming games? Well, you’re in the right place!  

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to take part in our free-to-play AFC Asian Qualifiers™ Road to 26 Match Predictor at https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/asian_qualifiers/predictor.html?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=topMenuBar&utm_campaign=aqmatchpredictor&utm_content=ENG 

Alright, let’s get to it.  

#AsianQualifiers - Matchday 7: How it stands

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

#AsianQualifiers - Matchday 7: How it stands

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 resumes after a four-month break with Matchday Seven to be played on Thursday.

With Matchday Eight to follow on Tuesday, several of the six automatic spots could be filled and the-AFC.com takes a look at the state of play in the three groups.

We believe we can do it, says Indonesia’s Struick

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

We believe we can do it, says Indonesia’s Struick

Kuala Lumpur: Rafael Struick has been a mainstay of Indonesia’s rise over the last two years, featuring prominently as the national team has made a major impact on the continental game.

Ahead of the upcoming matches in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26, the 21-year-old tells the-AFC.com about how his life has changed since 2023.

Keeta partners with the AFC for the AFC Asian Qualifiers™

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Keeta partners with the AFC for the AFC Asian Qualifiers™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced a new partnership with global delivery service, Keeta, for the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26. Keeta will become an Official Global Supporter of the thrilling qualifying competition, which resumes with Matchday Seven on March 20, 2025.

A global leader in delivery services within China PR, Keeta has quickly expanded in recent years to include even more Asian markets such as Hong Kong, China and Saudi Arabia. Through this partnership with the AFC, Keeta will seek to bolster the reach of their platforms by engaging millions of passionate fans of Asian football across the world.

Barbican announced as Regional Partner of the AFC’s club competitions

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Barbican announced as Regional Partner of the AFC’s club competitions

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced Barbican – the popular beverage brand – as a regional partner of the AFC’s top club competitions, which include the AFC Champions League Elite™, the AFC Women’s Champions League™, and the AFC Champions League Two™ in select West Asian markets for the current season (2024-2025).

Barbican is one of the top non-alcoholic malt beverage producers in Asia, with extensive reach and popularity across several markets in the Continent, particularly in West Asia. Through this partnership, Barbican will aim to build a closer relationship with football fans and expand its consumer base in key markets within the West Asian region.

AFC and Visa expand partnership

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

AFC and Visa expand partnership

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and global leader in digital payments, Visa, have announced the renewal of their partnership to cover more regions and competitions in the upcoming season.

As part of the new deal, Visa will become the Official Global Supporter of the AFC’s key competitions, including the AFC Champions League Elite™, AFC Women’s Champions League™, and AFC Champions League Two™ for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons, as well as the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26.

AFC renews partnership with MATCH Hospitality Asia for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

AFC renews partnership with MATCH Hospitality Asia for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced today the renewal of its partnership with MATCH Hospitality Asia as the exclusive provider of the commercial hospitality programme for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will once again offer an opportunity for fans to enjoy an elevated match experience at Asia’s most prestigious men’s national team competition through MATCH Hospitality’s multi-tiered hospitality programme across Saudi Arabia.