The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has been made aware of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited (HKFA)’s decision to withdraw from the AFC eAsian Cup 2023 due to unavoidable circumstances. Therefore, as a result of their withdrawal, and as stipulated in the Terms and Conditions of the AFC …
Read More »AFC Asian Cup 2023 well poised to smash TV viewership records!
The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 achieved truly global broadcast coverage throughout the Group Stage as close to 60 media partners and over 120 channels provided worldwide coverage of the pulsating action featuring Asia’s top 24 teams. Having already cemented its place as the most extensively covered and accessible edition …
Read More »AFC Asian Cup 2023: And then there were eight!
Five former champions are among the eight teams through to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 quarterfinals following the conclusion of the Round of 16 on Wednesday. Three-time winners Iran were the final side to check in, defeating Syria 5-3 on penalties after their tie ended 1-1 after 120 minutes …
Read More »AFC statement on Asian Cup 2023 – Round of 16 match, Iraq vs Jordan!
The AFC strongly condemns any type of unruly and aggressive behaviour and takes a zero-tolerance stance against such actions. We believe in fostering an environment where journalists can engage in their important work of covering Asian football with professionalism and mutual respect. The AFC is deeply disappointed by the actions …
Read More »AFC eAsian Cup 2023: All you need to know!
The AFC eAsian Cup 2023 is all set to take place in Doha from February 1 to 5, 2024. As players from across Asia get set to converge to celebrate the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s first-ever esports event, AFC Media brings to you a deep-dive into what to expect. Overview …
Read More »AFC Asian Cup 2023 – Round of 16: 5 things to look out for!
The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 has reached the knockout rounds and 16 teams remain in the race to be crowned champions of the 18th edition of the continental showpiece. Among them are defending champions Qatar, four-time winners Japan and five other nations who have lifted the prestigious title, while …
Read More »AFC President meets Sri Lankan Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa hosted a high-level meeting with His Excellency Harin Fernando, the Sri Lankan Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, on Wednesday in Doha, Qatar, on the sidelines of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The meeting was attended …
Read More »AFC Asian Cup 2023 – Round of 16 cast finalised!
Indonesia were the final team to check into the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Round of 16 following the conclusion of the group stage on Thursday, January 25. The Southeast Asian side’s place was confirmed following the Group F tie between Kyrgyz Republic and Oman ending in a 1-1 draw …
Read More »Asian Cup 2023 smashes historic 1.5 billion engagement mark!
The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 has engaged with more fans than ever before after just 10 days of competition with impressions on the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s digital channels exceeding the 1.5 billion mark – making it the first AFC competition to reach the breakthrough milestone. Reinforcing the undeniable …
Read More »Uzbekistan FA joins acclaimed list of AFC Grassroots Charter Gold level members!
The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) has become part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s illustrious AFC Grassroots Charter Gold level members, making it the seventh AFC Member Association (MA) to be accepted at this level. First endorsed with Silver level membership in 2020, the UFA then moved up to Gold …
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