The Indian U17 men’s team lost 1-5 to United Arab Emirates in the second of two closed-door friendlies on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Windmill Football Club in Samut Prakan, Thailand. United Arab Emirates scored in the third, sixth, 13th, 22nd and 52nd minute, before Dallalmuon Gangte scored for …
Read More »India U17 Men’s defeat UAE in first friendly!
The Indian U17 men’s team defeated United Arab Emirates 1-0 in the first of two closed-door friendlies on April 17, 2026, at the Windmill Football Club in Samut Prakan, Thailand. Azlaan Shah Kh scored the winner for the Blue Colts in the 27th minute, with Dallalmuon Gangte providing the assist. …
Read More »India U17 Men’s team to play friendlies against United Arab Emirates in Thailand!
The Indian U17 men’s team will play two friendly matches against United Arab Emirates on April 17 and 21, 2026, in Samut Prakan, Thailand. The friendlies, part of India and UAE’s preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026, will be played behind closed doors. Both matches will …
Read More »2025/26 AFC Champions League Two & AFC Challenge League knockout venues confirmed!
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 …
Read More »Shaikh Salman hails unprecedented response for AFC Asian Cup 2031 hosting!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa paid tribute to the Continent’s Member Associations (MAs) after the Confederation received a record seven Expressions of Interest (EoI) to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031™ final competition. Chairing the 6th AFC Executive Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, …
Read More »Ground-breaking safeguarding programme delivered at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024 in Dubai!
Safeguarding in tournament football took another step forward during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai with players benefitting from the support of a comprehensive suite of safe sporting environment initiatives throughout the tournament, which concluded on Sunday after eleven thrilling days on the sand. It was a …
Read More »AFC President congratulates Asian teams & match officials at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Iran for finishing third at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai, whilst also commending the performances of Asian teams and match officials as Oman’s Turki Abdullah Said Al Salehi was appointed second referee in …
Read More »Squad lists confirmed for 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup!
Reigning champions of the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal, will be joined by the competition’s runners-up, Egypt at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup set to kick off on Thursday, February 15 in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 13th edition of the FIFA Beach …
Read More »FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024: Watch all games live on FIFA+!
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai kicks off on Thursday, February 15 – and the tournament is being streamed live on FIFA+! Takuya Akaguma, Catarino, Chiky, Edson Hulk, Marco Giordani, the Martins twins, Raoul Mendy, Moslem Mesigar, Walid Mohammad, Ozu Moreira, Lucas Ponzetti, Rodrigo and Heimanu Taiaru …
Read More »Asia’s challengers at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024!
Asia will be represented by four teams at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai. The continent’s best will have their eyes on the title, having impressed in previous editions of the global tournament. Join AFC Media as we shine the spotlight on Asia’s representatives. United Arab Emirates …
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