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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Qatar on creating history as the West Asians became only the fifth team to defend their AFC Asian Cup crown after defeating Jordan 3-1 in a pulsating Final at the Lusail Stadium on Saturday. The AFC President …
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Qatar’s Meshaal Barsham was named the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Best Goalkeeper after playing a pivotal role in his side lifting the coveted trophy for the second successive time. The custodian, who celebrates his 26th birthday on Wednesday, started six of Qatar’s seven matches with the Maroons defeating Jordan …
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Akram Afif was named the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Most Valuable Player and also picked up the Yili Top Scorer Award on Saturday as his outstanding performances helped Qatar clinch the Continental title for the second consecutive time. The striker, who netted a hattrick of penalties in the final, …
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