Qualifiers - Matchday Three: Results & Reports

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Matchday Three: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 was finalised following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.

The 11 group winners and four best runners-up overall join hosts Saudi Arabia at the Finals, which will be played on January 7 to 25, 2026.
 
The draw is scheduled for October 2, 2025 so stay with the-AFC.com for all the latest news.

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast finalised

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.

Fifteen teams - the 11 group winners and four best runners-up overall - booked their tickets to join hosts and 2022 champions Saudi Arabia at the Finals, scheduled for January 7 to 25, 2026.

The cast includes all five previous winners of the continental showpiece with Kyrgyz Republic and Lebanon set to make their debuts at the Finals.

Saudi Arabia hold Czechia; UAE edge Bahrain

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Saudi Arabia hold Czechia; UAE edge Bahrain

Kuala Lumpur: A late Abdullah Alhamddan strike saw Saudi Arabia hold Czechia to a 1-1 stalemate in an international friendly played on Monday.

For the second game running, the Al Hilal SFC forward came off the bench to score, this time with a spectacular stoppage time curling free-kick to cancel out Tomas Chory’s first half penalty for the European side.

Late strike secures Uzbekistan glory

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Late strike secures Uzbekistan glory

Tashkent: Khojiakbar Alijonov broke Islamic Republic of Iran’s hearts when his 120th-minute strike secured Uzbekistan a last gasp 1-0 victory, clinching the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 title at the Olympic City Stadium on Monday.

In the third-place playoff in Hisor, India keeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu capped a resilient display by saving Al Yahmadi’s decisive spot-kick after a tense shootout, sealing a 3-2 win over Oman.

#AWCL group showdowns to take shape

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

#AWCL group showdowns to take shape

Kuala Lumpur: The cast of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 are set to discover their Group Stage opponents on September 11 (Thursday) when the official draw takes place at 3pm.

To be conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, the 12-strong final line-up for the second edition will be divided into three equal groups and do battle in a centralised league format between November 9 to 23, 2025.

Postecoglou, Hodgson headline AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2025

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Postecoglou, Hodgson headline AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The 10th AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum was conducted virtually on Wednesday, featuring a star-studded cast of technical experts from across the globe.

Reaffirming the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to advancing the professional game, the milestone edition of the forum was attended by coaches and technical staff from leading clubs across the Continent.