Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Fantasy Football has joined the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the competition will be another way fans across the Continent can engage with the football drama.
With the final 23-strong squads of Asia’s largest-ever cast of 24 teams now officially confirmed ahead of Saturday’s kick-off when hosts UAE take on Bahrain at the Zayed Sports City Stadium, fantasy managers can now test their prowess at emulating some of the world’s greatest coaches in taking the hot seat.
Football fans can now create their dream teams and manage their best 11 from 552 of Asia’s leading stars, which include 2018 AFC Player of the Year, Abdelkarim Hassan from Qatar, Korea Republic’s Son Heung-min, Islamic Republic of Iran’s 2018 FIFA World Cup goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand as well as UAE sharpshooter Ahmed Khalil.
Aspiring managers will be allocated $100 million to kick-start their fantasy journey, rising to $105 million for the knockout phase and will be required to confirm a squad of 15 players, select their starting line-ups and preferred formations before each match.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: With the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 almost upon us, excitement is building for the Continental showpiece.
In what will be the biggest and best AFC Asian Cup, Asia's top 24 teams will vie to lift the sparkling new trophy come February 1.
Join the-AFC.com as we kick off our previews with a look at Group A.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Defending champions Australia will be seeking a second consecutive crown but standing in their way in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 are a trio of West Asian opposition.
Syria will be seeking a win after the Socceroos ended their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in the Continental Playoff while Palestine and Jordan will be aiming for extended campaigns too.
We take a look at the Group B challenge.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Two of Asia's biggest teams are in Group C but that doesn't mean it will be plain sailing for Korea Republic and China PR into the knockout stage.
Debutants Kyrgyz Republic and Philippines are out to make a statement and this means Korea Republic and China can't take progression for granted.
Join the-AFC.com as we preview what promises to be an exciting Group C.
Tue, 30 Nov, -0001
Abu Dhabi: Islamic Republic of Iran are seeking a fourth AFC Asian Cup title but danger lies in the opposition they face in Group D.
Iraq ended Team Melli's campaign in the quarter-finals four years ago while Vietnam are a team in form. Yemen aim to impress in their debut Finals setting the stage for some exciting matches in the group.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: As the 2019 AFC Asian Cup UAE opener between the hosts UAE and Bahrain approaches, the-AFC.com looks at five memorable Asian Cup opening matches over the years.
The AFC Asian Cup opening match has not always seen the host have it easy, as there have been instances where we saw the host nation stunned on their home turf. Over the years, there were many a classic encounter which saw entertaining draws or a shock result that remains in memory.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Eight prestigious stadiums across the UAE are ready to welcome fans following significant improvements ahead of the biggest ever AFC Asian Cup.
The eight stadiums will welcome teams from across the Continent, in what will be the competition’s biggest-ever tournament.
In just three days’ time, hosts United Arab Emirates will face Bahrain at the Zayed Sports City Stadium on Saturday, at 8.00pm.
The capital city will be the backdrop for both the opening game and the highly-anticipated final, with 20 matches taking place across three stadiums in Abu Dhabi throughout the four-week tournament.