Preliminary - Group B: Chinese Taipei down Mongolia to set up Hong Kong, China showdown

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Preliminary - Group B: Chinese Taipei down Mongolia to set up Hong Kong, China showdown

Mongkok: Chinese Taipei opened their 2024 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary campaign with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Mongolia in their Group B tie at the Mongkok Stadium on Wednesday.

Chinese Taipei's victory sets up a decisive match against hosts Hong Kong, China, who opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over Mongolia on Sunday.

Group A: Winning start for Singapore, Malaysia fight back to beat Timor-Leste

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Group A: Winning start for Singapore, Malaysia fight back to beat Timor-Leste

Kuala Lumpur: Singapore kicked off their bid for a fifth ASEAN Championship title with a 2-1 win over Cambodia in Group A on Wednesday.

Malaysia, meanwhile, came from behind to defeat Timor-Leste 3-2 for the first win of their campaign.

Group B: Vietnam cruise, Indonesia made to work hard

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Group B: Vietnam cruise, Indonesia made to work hard

Vientiane: Vietnam turned on the power in the second half to defeat Laos 4-1 in their ASEAN Championship 2024 Group B opener on Monday.

Indonesia, meanwhile, needed an own goal to beat Myanmar.

Garcia takes over Qatar helm

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Garcia takes over Qatar helm

Doha: Luis Garcia has been appointed head coach of the national team, the Qatar Football Association announced on Wednesday.

Garcia, formerly  Marquez Lopez’s assistant, will take over from the outgoing Spaniard, with his first assignment beginning with the 2024 Gulf Cup.

#AsianQualifiers - Match Predictor: Historic results, Massive wins and more!

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - Match Predictor: Historic results, Massive wins and more!

Kuala Lumpur: After crossing the halfway mark of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 following the conclusion of Matchdays 5 and 6, we’re all set to bring you up to speed with the Match Predictor action from not only the past two rounds of fixture but also the campaign to date.

But before we get going, don’t forget to sign up for our ‘Free-to-Play’ AFC Asian Qualifiers™ Road to 26 Match Predictor.  
 
You can compete against friends, show off your knowledge and win exclusive prizes along the way. Why wait? Join now: https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/asian_qualifiers/predictor.html    
 
Now, let’s get going on the recap of the latest matchdays. 

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Groups A-C

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Groups A-C

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers was held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday.

As the teams start preparing for what promises to be a thrilling campaign, the-AFC.com takes a look at the cast in Group A, B and C, with only the group winners to advance to the Finals. 

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Groups D-F

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Groups D-F

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers was held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday.

As the teams start preparing for what promises to be a thrilling campaign, the-AFC.com takes a look at the cast in Group D, E and F, with only the group winners to advance to the Finals. 

Groups decided for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Groups decided for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round

Kuala Lumpur:  It is all systems go for the third and final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday.

The 24 teams were divided into six groups with only the group winners to advance to the Finals.

Europe Wrap: Furuhashi, Iqbal shine for Celtic, Utrecht

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Europe Wrap: Furuhashi, Iqbal shine for Celtic, Utrecht

Kuala Lumpur: Japan's Kyogo Furuhashi played his part as Celtic maintained a tight grip on the Scottish Premiership title race.

Iraq's Zidane Iqbal was among the goals as FC Utrecht kept their Dutch title hopes alive. The-AFC.com takes a look at how the Asian contingent fared over the weekend across selected European leagues.