Round 1: Chinese Taipei 4-0 Timor-Leste

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Round 1: Chinese Taipei 4-0 Timor-Leste

Kaohsiung City: Chinese Taipei were in top form to defeat Timor-Leste 4-0 in their Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ tie on Thursday 

The result places the East Asian side firmly in the driver’s seat going into Tuesday’s return leg. 

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/2983864.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/2983867.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/2983869.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/2984018.html

Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1: Results & Reports

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The quest to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ begins for 20 Asian teams on Thursday in the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1.

Having been divided into 10 pairings at the official draw ceremony two months ago, these sides will play two-legged ties – one home and one away match, with the return leg on Tuesday.  
 
The winners on aggregate of each pairing then proceed to Round 2, where they join the remaining 26 Member Associations to continue their campaign.
 
Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Round 1: Myanmar 5-1 Macau

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Round 1: Myanmar 5-1 Macau

Yangon: Lwin Moe Aung had the honour of scoring the first goal of the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ as Myanmar beat Macau 5-1 in their first leg match on Thursday.

A dominant Myanmar took the lead through Lwin but were pegged back by a Nicholas Mario Torrao goal before strikes from Kyaw Min Oo, Aung Kaung Mann, Nay Moe Naing and a second from Lwin sealed the win to give them a healthy advantage to take Tuesday’s second leg. .

Three months to go: The search for the ultimate AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Superfan starts now!

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Three months to go: The search for the ultimate AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Superfan starts now!

Kuala Lumpur: The three-month countdown to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ has begun and to celebrate the thrilling road to the highly anticipated showpiece scheduled to kick off on 12 January 2024, the AFC has launched its latest initiative, the Superfan contest, to reward the ultimate AFC Asian Cup™ fan with exclusive prizes and experiences.

The contest is open to all football fans across the Continent and beyond. Participants can now submit their entries on www.the-afc.com/superfan or the AFC LIVE app to join the contest. Entrants can sign up on the website and app to submit their contest entry, which must consist of a one-minute video explaining why they are the ultimate AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Superfan. Submissions will close on 26 October 2023.

#AFCCup Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Two

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

#AFCCup Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Two

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 witnessed thrilling action and quality goals. 

The-AFC.com has selected eight goals and invites you, the fans, to pick your favourite.

Crespo and Al Duhail part ways

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Crespo and Al Duhail part ways

Duhail: Al Duhail SC have announced the departure of head coach Hernan Crespo by mutual agreement on Wednesday.

The announcement comes following Al Duhail’s poor start to the 2023/24 Qatar Stars League, currently in fourth and three points behind leaders Al Sadd SC and their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 campaign where they are still in search of their first win following two matchdays.