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Casas confident Iraq can end long wait

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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…

03

Japan striker 'King Kazu' Miura plays on at 57

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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.

Tuesday, Jun 25

12

Latest AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee decisions published

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Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has made a decisions on several cases.

09

JFA receives AFC Grassroots Charter Gold membership renewal

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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…

Asia at the FIFA World Cup: 1930-1998

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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…

AFC and Molten unveil Official Match Ball for the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26

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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…

06

How They Got Here: Part 2

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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,…

Japan’s Kawamura inks deal with Austria’s Red Bull Salzburg

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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.

04

Taremi determined to power IR Iran to 2026 Finals

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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…

Monday, Jun 24

09

How They Got Here: Part 1

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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.

07

ASEAN Wrap: Shan United secure League Cup; Lion City record statement win

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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…

Know Your Team: Uzbekistan

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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™.

06

Know your team: United Arab Emirates

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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™…

Central & West Asia Wrap: AGMK stay top; Al Shorta closer to title

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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.

East Asia Wrap: Falcons are Mongolian champions; Gamba overcome Vissel

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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…

05

Seol joins Red Star Belgrade

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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.

11th AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia - Part 3

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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.

Sunday, Jun 23

07

Know your team: Saudi Arabia

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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.

Know Your Team: Palestine

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Kuala Lumpur: Palestine will open a new chapter in their footballing history when they compete in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™.

Know your team: Oman

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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.

05

Asia's best learn Dominican Republic 2024 challengers

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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.

Saturday, Jun 22

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Ammouta steps down as Jordan head coach

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Amman: Hussein Ammouta has stepped down as the Jordan national team head coach by mutual consent, the Jordanian Football Association (JFA) said on Saturday.

09

Know Your Team: Qatar

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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.

06

Know your team: Kyrgyz Republic

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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.

05

Know Your Team: Kuwait

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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.

Friday, Jun 21

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Road to 26 draw to reveal riveting battles for Asian contenders

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· 18 teams to be divided into three groups of six

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Leveraging unified structures, data collection to spur grassroots development

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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 …

Know Your Team: Korea Republic

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Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic have an illustrious record to preserve when they enter the draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ on Thursday.

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Know your team: Jordan

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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.

Thursday, Jun 20

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11th AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia - Part 2

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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.