New Delhi: The All India Football Federation has decided on the replacement for Igor Stimac with Manolo Marquez being entrusted with the responsibility of the men’s national team head coach duties.
Kuala Lumpur: Kim Pan-gon has resigned as the Malaysia national team head coach due to personal commitments, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said on Tuesday.
Saintfiet: Philippines must strive to be at Saudi Arabia 2027
Kuala Lumpur: Belgian Tom Saintfiet was appointed the Philippines’ coach in late February with the task of resetting the nation’s ambitions after missing out on the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. He tells the-AFC.com of his hopes to return the country to the continent’s greatest stage.
Kuala Lumpur: The Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ has concluded after an action-packed double-header which took place across the continent on June 6 and 11.
Kuala Lumpur: The Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ came to an exciting conclusion on Tuesday with 18 nations confirming their places in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 as well as the AFC Asian Cup to be held in 2027.
Kuwait City: Eid Al Rashedi credited hard work and determination after Kuwait sealed a place in the third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers on Tuesday.
Riyadh: Head coach Hussein Ammouta put the comeback 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group G match down to his side’s ability to play different styles.
Dubai: Despite finishing their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group H campaign unbeaten, head coach Paulo Bento has told United Arab Emirates to not rest on their laurels ahead of the next round.
Jakarta: Indonesia will be making their first appearance in the final round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers when the FIFA World Cup preliminaries resume in September, and Thom Haye is relishing facing Asian football’s finest when the Merah Putih resume their quest for a place at the 2026 Finals.
Ghalenoei, Katanec satisfied with draw in battle of equals
Tehran: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan showed why they were the two best teams in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after they played to an entertaining goalless draw on Tuesday.
Muscat: Kyrgyz Republic achieved a historic first after they clinched a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers with head coach Stefan Tarkovic dedicating their qualification to the nation.
New Delhi: The All India Football Federation has decided on the replacement for Igor Stimac with Manolo Marquez being entrusted with the responsibility of the men’s national team head coach duties.
Kuala Lumpur: Kim Pan-gon has resigned as the Malaysia national team head coach due to personal commitments, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said on Tuesday.
Saintfiet: Philippines must strive to be at Saudi Arabia 2027
Kuala Lumpur: Belgian Tom Saintfiet was appointed the Philippines’ coach in late February with the task of resetting the nation’s ambitions after missing out on the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. He tells the-AFC.com of his hopes to return the country to the continent’s greatest stage.
Hanoi: Kim Sang-sik made a winning start to life as the head coach of Vietnam after his team worked hard to secure a 3-2 win over Philippines in their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group F tie on Thursday.
Kuala Lumpur: The six teams in playoffs for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round learnt their opponents following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
Six teams to contest Qualifiers Playoff for Saudi Arabia 2027
Kuala Lumpur: Three prized slots in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round are on offer via Playoffs with the official draw on May 9, 2024, set to chart the path forward for six teams.
Digital dominance: Passionate fans fire #AsianCup2023 to nearly 8 billion impressions
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will go down in history as by far the most engaging ever edition of Asia’s crown jewel after registering a historic 7.9 billion impressions across all of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s digital channels.
Vote for your #AsianCup2023 Visit Saudi Magic Moment
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will go down as one of the finest editions in the tournament’s history as record crowds took in a continental showpiece that will live long in the memory.
Vote for your Qatar Airways Assist of the Tournament
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ recently came to a conclusion with hosts and defending champions Qatar cementing themselves as one of Asia’s finest with a second successive title.
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ turned out to be a spectacular 18th edition of the prestigious competition, with hosts Qatar lifting their second successive title after an action-packed month of football.
Kuala Lumpur: Some of the best young talents on the continent dazzled in spectacular fashion at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as they displayed their ability on the biggest stage.
New Delhi: The All India Football Federation has decided on the replacement for Igor Stimac with Manolo Marquez being entrusted with the responsibility of the men’s national team head coach duties.
Kuala Lumpur: Kim Pan-gon has resigned as the Malaysia national team head coach due to personal commitments, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said on Tuesday.
Saintfiet: Philippines must strive to be at Saudi Arabia 2027
Kuala Lumpur: Belgian Tom Saintfiet was appointed the Philippines’ coach in late February with the task of resetting the nation’s ambitions after missing out on the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. He tells the-AFC.com of his hopes to return the country to the continent’s greatest stage.
AFC President praises Asian teams for sealing AFC Asian Qualifiers™ Round 3 and Saudi Arabia 2027 spots
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated the 18 Participating Teams for securing their places in Round 3 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as well as the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.
Hanoi: Kim Sang-sik made a winning start to life as the head coach of Vietnam after his team worked hard to secure a 3-2 win over Philippines in their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group F tie on Thursday.
Kuala Lumpur: The six teams in playoffs for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round learnt their opponents following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
Six teams to contest Qualifiers Playoff for Saudi Arabia 2027
Kuala Lumpur: Three prized slots in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round are on offer via Playoffs with the official draw on May 9, 2024, set to chart the path forward for six teams.
Preview - Group E: Hong Kong, China v Uzbekistan; IR Iran v Turkmenistan
Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will welcome back star forward Eldor Shomurodov for the first of two matches against Hong Kong, China in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.
Digital dominance: Passionate fans fire #AsianCup2023 to nearly 8 billion impressions
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will go down in history as by far the most engaging ever edition of Asia’s crown jewel after registering a historic 7.9 billion impressions across all of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s digital channels.
Vote for your #AsianCup2023 Visit Saudi Magic Moment
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will go down as one of the finest editions in the tournament’s history as record crowds took in a continental showpiece that will live long in the memory.
Vote for your Qatar Airways Assist of the Tournament
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ recently came to a conclusion with hosts and defending champions Qatar cementing themselves as one of Asia’s finest with a second successive title.
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ turned out to be a spectacular 18th edition of the prestigious competition, with hosts Qatar lifting their second successive title after an action-packed month of football.