Preview: Kuwait 2024 set to be a thriller

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Preview: Kuwait 2024 set to be a thriller

Kuwait City: The 2024 Gulf Cup promises thrilling encounters as eight teams are set to battle for regional glory with hosts Kuwait kicking off the tournament against Oman on Saturday.

Joining the pair in Group A are United Arab Emirates and Qatar, while defending champions Iraq headline Group B, which also includes Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the opening match-ups, with the tournament set to run from December 21 to January 3.

Teams learn Thailand 2025 challengers

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Teams learn Thailand 2025 challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 following the draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups with the tournament to be played at the Jomtien Beach in Pattaya from March 20 to 30, 2025.

Japan end 2024 as Asia's best

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Japan end 2024 as Asia's best

Kuala Lumpur: Japan maintained their position as Asia's top side, with the top 10 staying unchanged following the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.

The biggest movers were Vietnam, who improved two spots to occupy 114th with Hong Kong, China moving up a rung to 155th in the world rankings.

Year in Review: AFC Champions League™ 2023/24

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC Champions League™ 2023/24

Kuala Lumpur: Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates won the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 in stunning fashion, defeating Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos in a thrilling final played over two legs.

With the AFC's club competitions transitioning to a new format from the 2024/25 season, it was only fitting that the inaugural winners brought the curtains down on the AFC Champions League by waltzing their way to a second title.

Year in Review: AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea emerged champions of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 with a 1-0 win over Japan in the final.

Korea Republic finished third after edging China 2-1 in the playoff with the top three finishers qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

Year in Review: AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024

Kuala Lumpur: Japan became the first team to emerge two-time champions after lifting the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ title in May.

It was a well deserved triumph for Go Oiwa's side as they added the title to the one won in 2016 while runners-up Uzbekistan and third-placed Iraq joined them in qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Year in Review: AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran were peerless as they lifted the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 title in commanding fashion.

It was a record extending 13th title for Iran while Tajikistan and Afghanistan created history of their own by qualifying for maiden appearances at the FIFA Futsal World Cup.

Year in Review: AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea marked their return to the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ in style as they clinched a well deserved title at Uzbekistan 2024.

Ri Song Ho's players were dominant from start to finish as they ended a 17-year wait to lift the title for a second time, having also finished runners-up on six occasions.

Year in Review: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Kuala Lumpur: As 2024 winds down and the Asian Football Confederation's tournaments take a breather, it is time to reflect on what has been an extremely busy and successful year for the game across the continent.

We kick off our review of 2024 with a look back at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, by far the most successful edition ever, with Qatar emerging champions for the second successive edition and Jordan making the final for the first time in history.