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.