Sousa takes charge of Kuwait

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Sousa takes charge of Kuwait

Kuwait City: Helio Sousa has been appointed head coach of Kuwait’s men’s national team, it was announced on Thursday.

The 55-year-old replaces Juan Antonio Pizzi, whose contract expired earlier this year, following Kuwait’s bottom-placed finish in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26.

Contenders gear up for #U20WAC Qualifiers

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Contenders gear up for #U20WAC Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The journey to reach the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 gets underway next week when the Qualifiers kick off on August 6 (Wednesday) across the Continent.

First implemented in 2006 and now into its 10th edition, the Qualifiers will feature the largest cast ever assembled as 32 teams—divided into eight groups to contest a single round-robin centralised format—vie for the right to be at the 12th edition of the Finals.

#WAC2026 - The Groups

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

#WAC2026 - The Groups

Sydney: Intriguing battles and rivalries renewed will provide the backdrop in the chase for ultimate glory at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Tuesday’s Official Draw produced three exciting groups so join the-AFC.com as we take a deep look at just what can be expected when the tournament kicks off on March 1, 2026.

#WAC2026 - Group A: What they said

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

#WAC2026 - Group A: What they said

Sydney: The draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ was completed on Tuesday with hosts Australia in Group A with Korea Republic, Islamic Republic of Iran and the Philippines.

As the teams begin planning for the continental showpiece in March 2026, the-AFC.com finds out their initial thoughts of the group.

#WAC2026 - Group B: What they said

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

#WAC2026 - Group B: What they said

Sydney: Two former champions will collide in Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after DPR Korea and China PR were drawn together, with Bangladesh and Uzbekistan the other challengers.

While defending champions and record nine-time winners China PR and DPR Korea - who have lifted the coveted trophy three times - are the favourites for the top two places, Bangladesh and Uzbekistan will be aiming to create history as well.

The-AFC.com listened to what the teams had to say after the Official Draw in Sydney on Tuesday.

#WAC2026 - Group C: What they said

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

#WAC2026 - Group C: What they said

Sydney: Battle lines have been drawn in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with Japan, Vietnam, India and Chinese Taipei all eyeing places in the knockout stage.

Japan are the favourites to win the group but the remaining three will be equally confident of accompanying the former champions in the knockout stage.

The-AFC.com caught up with the teams following Tuesday's Final Draw in Sydney.