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Agenda of the 36th AFC Congress 2026 published

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Agenda of the 36th AFC Congress 2026 published

Kuala Lumpur: The agenda for the 36th AFC Congress 2026, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 28, in Vancouver, Canada, has been confirmed and can be accessed here.

China PR to host AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027™

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

China PR to host AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee ratified on Wednesday the AFC Competitions Committee’s recommendation to award the hosting rights of the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027™ to the Chinese Football Association.

First held in 1959, the 2027 showpiece will mark the competition’s 43rd edition with China PR, the sole bidders, set to provide the backdrop for Asia’s top 16 sides for a second consecutive occasion following the success of the 2025 iteration, which was held in Shenzhen from February 12 to March 1 this year.

AFC President reaffirms football’s power to inspire and unite

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

AFC President reaffirms football’s power to inspire and unite

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa reiterated today the Confederation’s commitment towards standing in solidarity with its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) at the 7th AFC Executive Committee meeting held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Held just hours before the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025, the AFC President commenced the proceedings by conveying his deepest appreciation to the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) for their exceptional hosting capabilities.

Hosts of AFC women’s age-group competitions confirmed

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Hosts of AFC women’s age-group competitions confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: Underpinned by the strategic reforms introduced to further strengthen the development of women’s football, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the host associations for its upcoming women’s age-group competitions.

Officially ratified by the AFC Executive Committee at its last meeting on April 11, following the recommendations of the AFC Women’s Football Committee on March 31, 2025, The Football Association of Thailand has been confirmed as the Host Association of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026.

Stronger support for AFC MAs and RAs underlined by Shaikh Salman

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Stronger support for AFC MAs and RAs underlined by Shaikh Salman

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards uplifting its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) was further emphasised at the 35th AFC Congress 2025, which concluded today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

At the outset, the AFC President conveyed the condolences of the Asian football family to the communities affected by the ongoing conflict in Palestine as well as those impacted in Myanmar and Thailand following the devastating earthquake which has tragically claimed more than 3,000 lives.

Shaikh Salman hails unprecedented response for AFC Asian Cup 2031™ hosting

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman hails unprecedented response for AFC Asian Cup 2031™ hosting

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa paid tribute to the Continent’s Member Associations (MAs) after the Confederation received a record seven Expressions of Interest (EoI) to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031™ final competition.

Chairing the 6th AFC Executive Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the eve of the 35th AFC Congress, Shaikh Salman lauded the highest ever number of EoIs received in modern history and attributed the exceptional reception to the growing prestige of Asia’s crown jewel.

Spotlight on the 35th AFC Congress 2025

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Spotlight on the 35th AFC Congress 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the 35th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress, which will return to the home of Asian football in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

To be held at the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, the 35th AFC Congress will vote on the Audited Financial Statements and Auditors’ Report for the year 2024, which saw the AFC deliver a historic 16 competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, and usher a new dawn with the commencement of its revamped club competitions.

Agenda of the 35th AFC Congress 2025 published

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Agenda of the 35th AFC Congress 2025 published

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the agenda of the 35th AFC Congress, which will be held on 12 April, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The agenda of the 35th AFC Congress can be accessed here

Asian football global success and solidarity hailed by Shaikh Salman

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Asian football global success and solidarity hailed by Shaikh Salman

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has praised Asian teams for their achievements on the global stage, whilst acknowledging the strong sense of unity within the Asian football family at the 5th AFC Executive Committee meeting held virtually today.

Citing the recent success of DPR Korea, who emerged as the only Member Association in world football to repeat the feat of capturing back-to-back women’s age-group titles in the same year, Shaikh Salman said: “As we reflect on 2024, we can all take immense pride by the manner in which the AFC’s Vision and Mission is coming to life, particularly with the dominance of our Asian teams on the world’s biggest stages.

Indonesia to host AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2026

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Indonesia to host AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today several key updates to the 2026 editions of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ and the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™.

The Football Association of Indonesia has been confirmed as the Host Association of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ in 2026 after the AFC Executive Committee ratified the AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee’s recommendation on November 8, 2024.

AFC unveils breakthrough reforms to strengthen Women’s National Team Competitions

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

AFC unveils breakthrough reforms to strengthen Women’s National Team Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: Underlining its steadfast and continued efforts to elevate the stature and standards of the women’s game across Asia, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today the introduction of several key reforms to its Women’s National Team Competitions, which will come into effect from 2026 onwards.

Officially ratified by the AFC Executive Committee on Thursday, these key reforms will result in the optimisation of the qualification pathways for both the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup, as well as a more straightforward qualification format for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

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