The stage is set for the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2026/27 with the Preliminary Stage Draw finalised at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. The 24 clubs — five more than last season — were divided into six groups with the Preliminary Stage to be contested from …
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The AFC Governance Workshop concluded successfully in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday, marking yet another instance of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations through tailored services. Attended by 32 participants from the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will host the Asian leg of the FIFAe Continental Championships qualifying campaign in Malaysia. The qualifiers will be hosted across the five continents, with Asia’s best national teams set to converge in Kuala Lumpur from August 19 to 22 to compete across eFootball™ Mobile and …
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A record-breaking 45 Member Associations (MAs) joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in celebrating the 13th AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026. The 2026 edition of the AFC’s annual event once again served as an excellent demonstration of the spirit of grassroots football that the Confederation continues to uphold by encouraging …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) successfully conducted the AFC Fitness Course (Level 1A) at the Inspire Institute of Sport from May 14 to 18, 2026. The course was delivered by AFC instructors Mikinobu Yasumatsu and Atsushi Kanno from Japan, and was attended by 19 coaches from across India. AIFF …
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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)’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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