Following extensive discussions and close consultation with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today that the upcoming edition of Asia’s crown jewel, originally to be held from January 7 …
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The countdown to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ reached a significant milestone on Thursday with the confirmation of the largest-ever contingent of match officials in the competition’s history. The 76-strong line-up features 24 referees and 41 assistant referees, who will be joined by 11 Video Match Officials (VMOs). …
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The ultimate stage has been set for Asia’s top 24 men’s national teams following the glittering AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw that took place on Saturday evening. Amid the stunning backdrop of the Salwa Palace in Diriyah’s historic At-Turaif District, the six groups for next year’s showpiece …
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The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ is officially opening its doors to fans this week, beginning with an exclusive opportunity for Visa cardholders to lead the charge from today, May 10, 2026. As the tournament’s Official Global Supporter, Visa is offering its cardholders a 48-hour priority window to secure …
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Fans can expect a spectacular AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with Saturday’s glittering Final Draw at the historical Salwa Palace in Riyadh producing a thrilling group stage. The continental showpiece, to be hosted by Saudi Arabia for the first time, kicks off on January 7, 2027. audi Arabia, seeking …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced EA SPORTS FC™ as an Official Licensed Product of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, marking a landmark global licensing partnership for Asia’s most prestigious men’s national team tournament. The global partnership will bring the Continental showpiece to life across select EA …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, as an Official Global Supporter of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, marking a landmark moment in the history of Asian football’s flagship national team competition. Under the terms of the …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today that the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw is now scheduled to take place on May 9, 2026, in Riyadh at the historic At-Turaif District in ad-Dir’iyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally slated for April 11 in Riyadh, the …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the chances of getting more OCIs to play for the Indian Football national teams after the debut of Ryan Williams.
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the Indian Football men’s national team winning their final AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier 2-1 against Hong Kong in Kochi.
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