The road has been rugged and bumpy so far but India still stand on the cusp of history. A victory on the night of June 6 at the Salt Lake Stadium for India against Kuwait in their penultimate Group A fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian …
Read More »FIFA World Cup 2026/AFC Asian Cup 2027: India v Kuwait, Afghanistan v Qatar!
Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 is set for an exciting finish with India, Afghanistan and Kuwait all in the running for a spot in the next stage. Qatar are assured of finishing …
Read More »Paris Saint-Germain organise the first international competition for girls!
April 26/27 marks history in Qatar as Paris Saint-Germain leads the initiative in women’s sport by organizing the first ever international girls’ competition in Education City’s World Cup Stadium. 20 Teams from all six GCC Countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), comprising over 200 girls born …
Read More »2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup – Historical Facts & Figures!
The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 kicks off on April 15 with 16 teams vying to lift the coveted trophy. As the teams enter their final phase of preparations and excitement begins to build, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the previous editions of …
Read More »Kuwait vs Qatar, India vs Afghanistan in Group A action!
Kuwait stand in Qatar’s way in their bid to confirm early progression when the two sides meet in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 on Tuesday, March 26. India, meanwhile, will hope for …
Read More »Qatar vs Kuwait, Afghanistan vs India in Group A action!
Qatar will be the team to beat when Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 resumes on Thursday, March 21. Fresh from successfully defending their AFC Asian Cup title on home soil last month, …
Read More »Qatar captain Hassan Al-Haydos retires from international football!
The Qatar national team captain Hassan Al-Haydos has announced his retirement from international football after an outstanding career spanning many years. Throughout his remarkable 16-year journey with the Qatari national teams, Al-Haydos has been a beacon of inspiration, embodying unwavering dedication and exemplary morals as a leader for Al-Annabi. His …
Read More »Qatar to host the next five FIFA U-17 World Cup from 2025!
The FIFA Council has confirmed that the FIFA U-17 World Cup will be expanded to 48 teams and be held annually rather than biennially, as part of the governing body’s steadfast commitment to youth football. It was also confirmed that the next five editions of the competition, starting in 2025, …
Read More »Gianni Infantino attends incredible AFC Asian Cup 2023 final in Doha!
Gianni Infantino said that Asian football showed its true potential after attending an “incredible” AFC Asian Cup 2023 final between Qatar and Jordan at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Watching alongside the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the FIFA President saw the host …
Read More »Lopez hails Qatar’s AFC Asian Cup history makers!
Head coach Bartolomé Márquez López lauded his Qatar players for their composure and focus in their 3-1 victory over Jordan in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 final on Saturday. The hosts produced a dominant display from start to finish with Akram Afif netting a hattrick of penalties to seal …
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