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Year in Review: 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Kuala Lumpur: The 2024 Paris Olympic Games proved to be a tough challenge for the continent's representative in the men's and women's tournaments.

Japan, Uzbekistan and Iraq were Asia's flagbearers in the men's event while Japan and Australia were the challengers for the women's tournament.

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Know Your Teams

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Know Your Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 draw on Thursday set the path to glory for the 16 teams hoping to lift the coveted title in March.

As preparations begin for the continental showpiece, which will also offer three tickets to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, the-AFC.com presents the cast.

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.

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.

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.

Hong Kong see off Guam to book Finals ticket

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Hong Kong see off Guam to book Finals ticket

Hong Kong: Everton Camargo stole the spotlight with a goal and three assists while Philip Chan Siu-Kwan bagged a brace as Hong Kong, China cruised to a commanding 5-0 win over Guam in the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary final on Tuesday.

The win secured Hong Kong’s spot in next July’s final round, joining hosts Korea Republic, Japan and China PR.

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.

Cklamovski named Malaysia head coach

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Cklamovski named Malaysia head coach

Kuala Lumpur: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) announced the appointment of Peter Cklamovski as head coach of the national team on Monday.

Cklamovski replaces interim head coach Pau Marti, who stepped in following the departure of Kim Pan-gon.

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.

Preliminary: Hong Kong, China to meet Guam in final

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Preliminary: Hong Kong, China to meet Guam in final

Hong Kong: Guam and Hong Kong, China will meet in the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary final after topping their respective groups on Saturday.

Guam defeated Macau 2-1 to top the two-team Group A while Hong Kong, China defeated Chinese Taipei with the same score line to finish as the Group B winners with a perfect record of six points.

Oiwa continues as Japan U23 head coach, Nielsen takes charge of Nadeshiko

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Oiwa continues as Japan U23 head coach, Nielsen takes charge of Nadeshiko

Kuala Lumpur: Reigning AFC Coach of the Year Go Oiwa will continue to lead Japan’s U23 team for the next four years while Denmark’s Nils Nielsen has been named the country’s new women’s national team head coach, the Japan Football Association has announced.

Oiwa, who was named the continent’s top coach after steering Japan to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ title earlier this year, has extended his contract until the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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Year in Review: 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Kuala Lumpur: The 2024 Paris Olympic Games proved to be a tough challenge for the continent's representative in the men's and women's tournaments.

Japan, Uzbekistan and Iraq were Asia's flagbearers in the men's event while Japan and Australia were the challengers for the women's tournament.

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Know Your Teams

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Know Your Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 draw on Thursday set the path to glory for the 16 teams hoping to lift the coveted title in March.

As preparations begin for the continental showpiece, which will also offer three tickets to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, the-AFC.com presents the cast.

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.

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.

Cklamovski named Malaysia head coach

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Cklamovski named Malaysia head coach

Kuala Lumpur: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) announced the appointment of Peter Cklamovski as head coach of the national team on Monday.

Cklamovski replaces interim head coach Pau Marti, who stepped in following the departure of Kim Pan-gon.

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.

Oiwa continues as Japan U23 head coach, Nielsen takes charge of Nadeshiko

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Oiwa continues as Japan U23 head coach, Nielsen takes charge of Nadeshiko

Kuala Lumpur: Reigning AFC Coach of the Year Go Oiwa will continue to lead Japan’s U23 team for the next four years while Denmark’s Nils Nielsen has been named the country’s new women’s national team head coach, the Japan Football Association has announced.

Oiwa, who was named the continent’s top coach after steering Japan to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ title earlier this year, has extended his contract until the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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.

AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ draw to set stage for Thailand 2025

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ draw to set stage for Thailand 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The contenders for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 will discover their path to glory when the Final Draw ceremony takes place on Thursday, December 19 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Set to be hosted by Thailand for a third time, the 11th edition of the tournament will feature 16 teams in action at the Jomtien Beach in Pattaya from March 20 to 30, 2025.

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.

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Year in Review: 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Kuala Lumpur: The 2024 Paris Olympic Games proved to be a tough challenge for the continent's representative in the men's and women's tournaments.

Japan, Uzbekistan and Iraq were Asia's flagbearers in the men's event while Japan and Australia were the challengers for the women's tournament.

Group A: Singapore hold Malaysia to join Thailand in semi-finals

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Group A: Singapore hold Malaysia to join Thailand in semi-finals

Kuala Lumpur: Singapore advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 ASEAN Championship after holding Malaysia to a goalless draw in their Group A tie at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Friday.

Thailand, meanwhile, topped the group with a perfect 12 points after coming from behind to defeat Cambodia 3-2.

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Know Your Teams

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Know Your Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 draw on Thursday set the path to glory for the 16 teams hoping to lift the coveted title in March.

As preparations begin for the continental showpiece, which will also offer three tickets to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, the-AFC.com presents the cast.

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.

Group B: Vietnam strike late to hold Philippines; Myanmar edge Laos to keep hopes alive

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Group B: Vietnam strike late to hold Philippines; Myanmar edge Laos to keep hopes alive

Manila: Doan Ngoc Tan scored in the seventh minute of time added on as Vietnam salvaged a 1-1 draw in their 2024 ASEAN Championship Group B tie against the Philippines at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Wednesday. 

The result took Vietnam - on seven points - within touching distance of the semi-finals as they only need to avoid defeat against Myanmar - who defeated Laos 3-2 - on Saturday to confirm their berth.

Philippines - on three points - still have a chance but they have to beat Indonesia and hope Myanmar lose to Vietnam.

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.

Group A: Super Thailand beat Singapore to confirm last four berth

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Group A: Super Thailand beat Singapore to confirm last four berth

Singapore: Thailand fought back from two goals down to defeat Singapore 4-2 in their 2024 ASEAN Championship Group A tie on Tuesday.

The result confirmed Thailand's progress to the semi-finals while Singapore's fate will be decided on Friday when they face Malaysia.

Singapore are on six points, with Malaysia and Cambodia - who defeated Timor-Leste 2-1 on Tuesday - two behind.

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.

Cklamovski named Malaysia head coach

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Cklamovski named Malaysia head coach

Kuala Lumpur: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) announced the appointment of Peter Cklamovski as head coach of the national team on Monday.

Cklamovski replaces interim head coach Pau Marti, who stepped in following the departure of Kim Pan-gon.

Group B: Vietnam beat Indonesia to take control; Laos, Philippines share points

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Group B: Vietnam beat Indonesia to take control; Laos, Philippines share points

Viet Tri: Vietnam edged Indonesia 1-0 on Sunday to take a firm grip on Group B of the ASEAN Championship 2024.

Laos and Philippines settled for a 1-1 draw in the other match played on Sunday.

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.