Spotlight on excellence at AFC Elite Youth Online Session 2024

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Spotlight on excellence at AFC Elite Youth Online Session 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the latest edition of the AFC Elite Youth Online Session, under the theme of “Excellence in Youth Football”.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the session was attended by nearly 100 coaches and technical staff from across Asia.

Road to 26: All you need to know

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Road to 26: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA World Cup 26 Preliminary Draw – AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road To 26 concluded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The eighteen teams were divided into three groups for what promises to be a thrilling campaign.

The-AFC.com breaks down all that you need to know about the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road To 26.

Asia at the FIFA World Cup: 2002-2022

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Asia at the FIFA World Cup: 2002-2022

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ will be held on Thursday with a record eight automatic places and an additional spot via the Inter-Confederation playoff on offer for Asia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. 

Having looked at Asia's best moments in the global showpiece from its inception up until 1998 ahead of the draw, the-AFC.com now turns its attention to the World Cups held in the new millennium to see how the Asian representatives performed in the competition, starting with the historic 2002 tournament. 

JFA receives AFC Grassroots Charter Gold membership renewal

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

JFA receives AFC Grassroots Charter Gold membership renewal

Kuala Lumpur: Recognising the Japan Football Association (JFA)’s outstanding efforts to elevate grassroots football, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has renewed the association’s Gold level membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter.

First awarded the gold level membership in 2018, the JFA has since remained a benchmark for enhancing the standards of the grassroots game in Asia.

AFC and Molten unveil Official Match Ball for the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

AFC and Molten unveil Official Match Ball for the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and global sports equipment manufacturer Molten, Official Global Partner of the AFC’s national team and club competitions, have unveiled today the Official Match Ball that will be used exclusively for the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26, taking place from September 2, 2024 to November 18, 2025.

Molten will supply the “AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26” model of their 5th generation Vantaggio for the highly anticipated decisive stages of the Confederation’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers, which is set to feature the Continent’s top 18 national teams.