Asia

Vietnam booked a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after defeating Chinese Taipei 2-1 in their Asian playoff tie at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. In a physically draining tie, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy scored the winner after Su Hy-Ysuan had …

China came from two goals down to defeat South Korea 3-2 in a pulsating 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup final at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, February 6. South Korea looked to be cruising to their first crown after taking a 2-0 lead at half-time but …

Medical practitioners have played a key role at the ongoing 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of players, officials, representatives as well as the AFC delegation. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the world’s landscape, with football also severely impacted. Join AFC Media as …

An all-female cast of match officials have been appointed in the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Final between China and South Korea at the D.Y. Patil Stadium at 4.30pm (local time) on Sunday. FIFA Women’s World Cup referee Casey Reibelt from Australia will officiate in the final alongside assistant referees …

The 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India final on Sunday promises to be a spectacular affair as China and South Korea set their eyes on the coveted trophy. China have won the tournament eight times previously while South Korea are seeking their first title and both are geared up …

The AFC Women’s Football Committee has praised Asia’s top sides for their resilience and determination at its fourth meeting held in Mumbai today, particularly amidst the challenging backdrop of the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India, which will see China and South Korea battle for Continental supremacy at the …

The Senior Indian Men’s National Team will play two International Friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus on March 23, and March 26, respectively. Both the matches will be played in Manama, Bahrain from IST 9:30 pm onwards (7pm local time, Bahrain). The matches are part of the preparation of the Indian …

As the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India enters its final stages, the AFC takes a peak behind the scenes and pays tribute to the volunteers who have helped in the smooth running of the continental showpiece. With the tournament expanded to 12 teams and numerous SOPs in place …

International football has returned to Baghdad after eight years as the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) ushers in a new era under the leadership of former international defender Adnan Dirjal who was recently elected as its President. In a hugely significant moment for the IFA, the Iraqi men’s national team beat …

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) made its successful debut in the Quarterfinals of the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India across two venues – the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune – on Sunday. This is the first time in the tournament’s …