Kuala Lumpur: By the time the FIFA World Cup kicks off in 2026 it will have been 40 years since Iraq made their first – and so far only – appearance at the Finals. Ahead of Thursday's FIFA World Cup 26™ Preliminary Draw – AFC Asian…
Tokyo: The 57-year-old former international Kazuyoshi Miura said Tuesday his passion for playing burns brighter than ever after returning to Japanese club football.
Kuala Lumpur: Recognising the Japan Football Association (JFA)’s outstanding efforts to elevate grassroots football, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has renewed the association’s Gold level membership under the AFC Grassroots…
Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 is fast approaching as 18 sides continue their quests to reach the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States and carry forward the continent…
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and global sports equipment manufacturer Molten, Official Global Partner of the AFC’s national team and club competitions, have unveiled today the Official Match Ball that will be used…
Kuala Lumpur: Eighteen nations from across the continent will compete for automatic qualification to the FIFA World Cup 2026 during the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 – the draw for which will take place on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur,…
Wals-Siezenheim: Takumu Kawamura has joined Austrian side FC Red Bull Salzburg on a four-year deal from J1 League’s Sanfrecce Hiroshima, the Austrian Bundesliga club announced on Monday.
Kuala Lumpur: The pain of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s semi-final exit at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ still stings for Mehdi Taremi but, as the striker tells the-AFC.com, he is choosing to look towards the future; to his impending move…
Kuala Lumpur: With the draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ set to take place on June 27, the-AFC.com looks back at how the teams reached the third round of the qualifying campaign.
Kuala Lumpur: Ye Yint Aung bagged the only goal of the final as Shan United edged perennial rivals Yangon United 1-0 at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Wednesday to secure the MNL League Cup – their first silverware of the new season after…
Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will be aiming to get over the final hurdle for the first time when they take their place among the 18 teams in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™.
Kuala Lumpur: The United Arab Emirates will leave no stone unturned in their bid to secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the West Asian side determined to hit the ground running in their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™…
Olmaliq: FC AGMK maintained their grip on the top spot even as second-placed FC Nasaf stayed in hot pursuit in the Uzbek League, while FC Istiklol continued their march in the Tajik League winning their 10th consecutive match.
Hong Kong: SP Falcons confirmed their first-ever league title in Mongolia after they overcame Khoromkhon 6-2 on Saturday, thereby also punching their ticket for the inaugural AFC Challenge League™ (ACGL) – the group stage of which is…
Ulsan: Former AFC Champions League winners Ulsan HD have announced the transfer of Korea Republic international full back Seol Young-woo to Serbia’s Red Star Belgrade for an undisclosed fee.
Kuala Lumpur: Member Associations (MAs) across the length and breadth of Asia came together recently to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in celebrating the 11th edition of the AFC Grassroots Football Day.
Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia will not be short of confidence as they embark on their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ campaign, with the West Asian side aiming to qualify for their third consecutive and seventh overall FIFA World Cup.
Kuala Lumpur: Oman will aim to continue from where they left off in their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ campaign as the West Asian side strive to secure a maiden FIFA World Cup berth.
Santo Domingo: Asia's finest learnt their opponents for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 following the official draw on Saturday.
Amman: Hussein Ammouta has stepped down as the Jordan national team head coach by mutual consent, the Jordanian Football Association (JFA) said on Saturday.
Kuala Lumpur: Qatar will be aiming for a historic first as they ready themselves for the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ with a place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 at stake.
Kuala Lumpur: Kyrgyz Republic will be looking to create even more history in their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ campaign, having qualified for this stage of FIFA World Cup qualification for the first time.
Kuala Lumpur: Kuwait are looking to carry the momentum of their late surge into the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ with the draw to be conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
Kuala Lumpur: Mass participation is one of the key tenets of grassroots football and Member Associations (MAs) from across Asia were able to glean insights into fostering it on Thursday afternoon during the Asian Football Confederation …
Kuala Lumpur: Jordan will be aiming to secure their maiden FIFA World Cup ticket when they kick start their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ campaign.
Kuala Lumpur: Member Associations (MAs) across the length and breadth of Asia came together recently to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in celebrating the 11th edition of the AFC Grassroots Football Day.