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)’s pursuit of nurturing elite refereeing talent has reached a significant milestone with the appointment of Asian officials to the upcoming UEFA Women’s U17 Championship and UEFA U17 Championship. These appointments follow the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two confederations, aimed at strengthening the …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee today made significant strides in its deliberations regarding the commercial rights for the 2029–2036 cycle. Following a comprehensive tender process, the AFC will now embark on the strategic next steps to ensure that the long-term commercial interests of the Confederation are best served. …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced ASPETAR, one of the world’s foremost orthopaedic and sports medicine hospitals, as its Official Medical Partner of all major AFC club competitions as well as several national team competitions through to June 2029. Based in Doha, Qatar, ASPETAR is widely regarded as one …
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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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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competitions Committee has recommended a series of strategic enhancements to the Continent’s premier club competition, the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite), headlined by a move to a 32-team format beginning in the 2026/27 season. The reforms underscore the AFC’s commitment to further promote inclusivity …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on why FIFA and the AFC granted the AIFF a deadline extension to December 2026 for the AIFF Elections.
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Following the earlier decision to convert all remaining knockout matches in the West Region to single-leg ties in centralised venues, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today the Host Associations for the upcoming club competitions. Dubai, the United Arab Emirates will provide the setting for the AFC Champions League …
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