AFC welcomes Earthlink as Official Regional Partner

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

AFC welcomes Earthlink as Official Regional Partner

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced telecommunications provider, Earthlink, as an Official Regional Partner for the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26, which kicks off on September 5, 2024 and runs until November 2025.

The sponsorship encompasses key AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 matches in the territories of Iraq, Jordan, Oman, Palestine and Kuwait, and will see Earthlink collaborate with the AFC to establish unique activations for football fans during home matches taking place in Iraq as the Lions of Mesopotamia look to seal their berth at the global showpiece.

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Preview - Group B: Iraq v Oman

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Preview - Group B: Iraq v Oman

Basra: Iraq are all set to make a strong push for a ticket to the FIFA World Cup when they kick off their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B campaign against Oman on Thursday. 

Having navigated the second round with a perfect six wins, Jesus Casas-led Iraq are aiming to replicate the success of the 1986 squad that qualified for the nation's maiden FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

Preview - Group B: Jordan v Kuwait

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Preview - Group B: Jordan v Kuwait

Amman: A new era begins with Jamal Sellami in charge of his first match when Jordan take on Kuwait in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie on Thursday.

His predecessor Hussein Ammouta brought unprecedented success to Jordan by taking them to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ final as well as finishing ahead of Saudi Arabia in the second round of FIFA World Cup qualifying, setting high standards for Sellami to maintain.

Preview - Group B: Korea Republic v Palestine

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Preview - Group B: Korea Republic v Palestine

Seoul: Korea Republic’s mission will be to extend their record to an 11th consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance when they open their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B campaign against Palestine on Thursday.

Korea Republic advanced to the third phase of qualification as Group C winners of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Daboub: Palestine ready to challenge the best

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

Daboub: Palestine ready to challenge the best

Kuala Lumpur: Palestine are set to embark on their historic AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 campaign with head coach Makram Daboub laying the final touches ahead of their opening Group B tie against Korea Republic on Thursday.

It has been a challenge but Daboub tells the-AFC.com that the players are relishing the matches ahead as Palestine embark on a bid to continue their recent rise in Asia. 

AFC and MNC announce renewal of media rights partnership

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

AFC and MNC announce renewal of media rights partnership

The partnership includes coverage of all major AFC competitions in the 2025-2028 cycle

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced today the renewal of its media rights partnership with PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (MNC) for the 2025-2028 cycle in the territories of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste.

AFC and Football Australia to extend media partnership

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

AFC and Football Australia to extend media partnership

Football Australia to continue covering AFC National Team Competitions for second cycle through partnership with Network 10 and Paramount Australia

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Football Australia today announced the renewal of their broadcast partnership, which grants Football Australia the rights to the AFC’s national team competitions from 2025 to 2028.