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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.

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. 

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. 

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers - Draw Results & Match Schedule

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.

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw: All you need to know

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the third round of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will be held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday.

It will be the final chance for teams hoping to be part of the action at Saudi Arabia 2027.

The-AFC.com tells you all that you need to know about the draw.

Cast set for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Cast set for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw

Kuala Lumpur: The stage for the third and final round of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will be set at the Qualifiers Draw ceremony on Monday, December 9 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Six berths remain to be clinched and the 24-strong cast will be divided equally into six groups to do battle starting from March 2025, with only the group winners progressing to the 19th edition of Asia’s crown jewel.

Qatar Football Association bestowed with inaugural AFC Asian Cup Host Appreciation Award

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Qatar Football Association bestowed with inaugural AFC Asian Cup Host Appreciation Award

Seoul: Fresh off the heels of staging the most successful ever edition of Asia’s crown jewel, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) was honoured with the first-ever AFC Asian Cup Host Appreciation Award on Tuesday at the dazzling AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 in Korea Republic.

Lauded by the AFC President, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, as Asian football’s finest hour and a tournament of ‘firsts’, the QFA, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Local Organising Committee and Qatari authorities were recognised for their outstanding efforts in setting a new benchmark of excellence for future editions to follow.

Beyond the Field: A glimpse into the referees' journey at #AsianCup2023

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Beyond the Field: A glimpse into the referees' journey at #AsianCup2023

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), today, unveiled the first episode of ‘Beyond the Field’, a documentary series offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the roles and responsibilities of match officials at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Spanning five episodes, each focusing on a distinct aspect of refereeing at the continental showpiece, the documentary takes passionate fans of Asian football on a journey that provides a window into the mental and physical demands faced by match officials as they uphold the highest standards of officiating at the grandest edition of Asia’s crown jewel.

Cast complete for final round of Qualifiers

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Cast complete for final round of Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: Brunei Darussalam, Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste checked in for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers on Tuesday.

The trio join 21 other teams, with six tickets available to the 2027 edition of the continental showpiece.

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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.

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. 

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. 

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.

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw: All you need to know

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the third round of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will be held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday.

It will be the final chance for teams hoping to be part of the action at Saudi Arabia 2027.

The-AFC.com tells you all that you need to know about the draw.

Cast set for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Cast set for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw

Kuala Lumpur: The stage for the third and final round of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will be set at the Qualifiers Draw ceremony on Monday, December 9 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Six berths remain to be clinched and the 24-strong cast will be divided equally into six groups to do battle starting from March 2025, with only the group winners progressing to the 19th edition of Asia’s crown jewel.

Cast complete for final round of Qualifiers

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Cast complete for final round of Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: Brunei Darussalam, Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste checked in for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers on Tuesday.

The trio join 21 other teams, with six tickets available to the 2027 edition of the continental showpiece.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/photo/playoff_-2nd_leg_cambodia_v_sri_lanka.html

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/photo/playoff_-2nd_leg_macau_v_brunei_darussalam.html

Qualifiers: Perera takes Sri Lanka through

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Qualifiers: Perera takes Sri Lanka through

Phnom Penh: Sri Lanka checked into the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers after defeating Cambodia 4-2 on penalties in the second leg of their playoff on Tuesday.

Goalkeeper Sujan Perera was Sri Lanka's hero, saving the first two penalties after the match ended 2-2 after extra-time, with the sides having played to a goalless draw in the first leg.

Qualifiers: Brunei Darussalam book spot in style

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Qualifiers: Brunei Darussalam book spot in style

Macau: Brunei Darussalam booked their spot in the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers after defeating Macau 1-0 in the second leg of their playoff on Tuesday.

Brunei Darussalam advanced 4-0 on aggregate and will now aim to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup Finals for the first time.

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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.

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. 

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. 

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.

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw: All you need to know

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the third round of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will be held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday.

It will be the final chance for teams hoping to be part of the action at Saudi Arabia 2027.

The-AFC.com tells you all that you need to know about the draw.

Cast set for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Cast set for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw

Kuala Lumpur: The stage for the third and final round of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will be set at the Qualifiers Draw ceremony on Monday, December 9 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Six berths remain to be clinched and the 24-strong cast will be divided equally into six groups to do battle starting from March 2025, with only the group winners progressing to the 19th edition of Asia’s crown jewel.

Beyond the Field: A glimpse into the referees' journey at #AsianCup2023

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Beyond the Field: A glimpse into the referees' journey at #AsianCup2023

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), today, unveiled the first episode of ‘Beyond the Field’, a documentary series offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the roles and responsibilities of match officials at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Spanning five episodes, each focusing on a distinct aspect of refereeing at the continental showpiece, the documentary takes passionate fans of Asian football on a journey that provides a window into the mental and physical demands faced by match officials as they uphold the highest standards of officiating at the grandest edition of Asia’s crown jewel.

Cast complete for final round of Qualifiers

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Cast complete for final round of Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: Brunei Darussalam, Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste checked in for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers on Tuesday.

The trio join 21 other teams, with six tickets available to the 2027 edition of the continental showpiece.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/photo/playoff_-2nd_leg_cambodia_v_sri_lanka.html

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/photo/playoff_-2nd_leg_macau_v_brunei_darussalam.html

Qualifiers: Perera takes Sri Lanka through

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Qualifiers: Perera takes Sri Lanka through

Phnom Penh: Sri Lanka checked into the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers after defeating Cambodia 4-2 on penalties in the second leg of their playoff on Tuesday.

Goalkeeper Sujan Perera was Sri Lanka's hero, saving the first two penalties after the match ended 2-2 after extra-time, with the sides having played to a goalless draw in the first leg.

Qualifiers: Brunei Darussalam book spot in style

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Qualifiers: Brunei Darussalam book spot in style

Macau: Brunei Darussalam booked their spot in the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers after defeating Macau 1-0 in the second leg of their playoff on Tuesday.

Brunei Darussalam advanced 4-0 on aggregate and will now aim to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup Finals for the first time.