Asia

2023 AFC Asian Cup Team Medical Workshop focuses on players’ safety!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and AFC Medical Center of Excellence Hospital – Aspetar conducted an informative and comprehensive Team Medical Workshop in preparation for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. During the two-day workshop, AFC Medical Committee Chairperson Dato’ Dr. …

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AFC Asian Cup 2023 preparations step up with Team Workshop!

Representatives from the 24 Participating Member Associations (PMAs) of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 gathered in Doha earlier in the week for an informative Team Workshop ahead of the Continent’s greatest ever showpiece. With just over three months to go until the 18th edition of Asia’s flagship tournament, the …

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2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup – Thailand Qualifiers set for kick-off!

The road to ultimate hardcourt glory on the Continent begins this weekend when the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup – Thailand Qualifiers get underway. Eight groups – six of four teams and two comprising three – will be played in a single round-robin format over three matchdays between October 7 …

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AIFF hail India Futsal Team’s maiden appearance in AFC Futsal Asian Cup!

Saturday, October 7, 2023, will be a historic day for Indian futsal. At 7.30 pm, the Indian National team will begin their campaign in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers with a match against hosts Tajikistan in the iconic city of Dushanbe. This is the first time India will …

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AIFF hails FIFA’s decision on 2034 FIFA World Cup bid!

The All India Football Federation welcomed FIFA’s decision to invite the Member Associations under the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) to bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey said, “This is a great opportunity for Asia to once again bid for …

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Tony Gustavsson: Future bright for women’s football in Asia!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts towards enhancing women’s football in Asia was further underlined when it conducted the AFC Online Session: Analysis and Discussion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 on Tuesday to exchange knowledge and analyse the common trends that were noticed at the recently concluded global …

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AFC Asian Cup 2023 100-day countdown: Hayya Asia unveiled as official slogan!

With 100 days to go to Asia’s most prestigious men’s tournament, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Local Organising Committee (LOC) today unveiled the official slogan of the competition: Hayya Asia. Presenting fervent fans of Asian football with the opportunity to have their voices …

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AFC President welcomes 2030 FIFA World Cup hosts decision, backs Saudi Arabia to bid for 2034 edition!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has welcomed FIFA’s decision to invite Member Associations from the AFC to bid for the FIFA World Cup 2034, while expressing his full support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s intention to bid for the coveted hosting rights. …

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AFC Cup VIDEO: Mohun Bagan SG 2-1 Maziya – Highlights!

A Jason Cummings brace, with the second scored in added time, secured India’s Mohun Bagan SG a 2-1 win over Maziya Sports & Recreation of Maldives in Group D of the AFC Cup 2023/24 at the Saltlake Stadium on Monday, October 2. The result means Indian Super League side Mohun …

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