#FutsalWC: Preview

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

#FutsalWC: Preview

Tashkent: Asia's finest will kick off their respective FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 campaigns with some enthralling match-ups from Saturday.

The bronze medal won by Islamic Republic of Iran in the 2016 edition remains the continent's best showing at the global showpiece but hopes are high that the five teams competing in Uzbekistan 2024 will chart new territory.

Join the-AFC.com as take a look at the Asian challenge, with hosts Uzbekistan and Thailand to be the first sides in action.

#FutsalWC: 5 Asian players to watch

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

#FutsalWC: 5 Asian players to watch

Tashkent: With just two days to go before the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 kicks off, the continent’s five representatives are all geared up to shine on the global stage.

With the continent chasing a first ever FIFA Futsal World Cup winner, the-AFC.com profiles one key player from each Asian team.

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will be counting on home ground advantage to take them into unchartered territory at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.

The hosts, who will appear in the global showpiece for the third time, have the Netherlands, Paraguay and Costa Rica for company.

Know your team: Thailand

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Know your team: Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand will attempt to create history when they compete in the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.

Set to make their seventh consecutive appearance at the global showpiece, Thailand will Croatia, Cuba and Brazil for company in Group B.

Know your team: Tajikistan

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Know your team: Tajikistan

Kuala Lumpur: Having qualified for their first senior FIFA tournament, Tajikistan will be out to impress at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.

The Central Asian nation booked their ticket to the Finals after finishing fourth in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 and awaiting them at the global showpiece will be Morocco, Portugal and Panama.

Know your team: IR Iran

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Know your team: IR Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will head to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 confident that they will be challenging for the title.

Having lifted the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ trophy for the 13th time in April, Iran have spared no effort in preparing for a title tilt at the global showpiece.

Know your team: Afghanistan

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Know your team: Afghanistan

Kuala Lumpur: Afghanistan will be aiming to continue their dream run when they compete in Group C of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.

Set to make their debut on the global stage, the Central Asian nation will have to compete against Angola, Argentina and Ukraine for a place in the Round of 16.

R16: Impressive DPR Korea stay on track

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

R16: Impressive DPR Korea stay on track

Medellin: Austria gave it their best shot but it wasn't enough as DPR Korea powered to a 5-2 win in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

Up next for the two-time champions are Brazil, who booked their quarter-final spot with a 3-1 defeat of Cameroon Wednesday.

Venues and dates of the AFC’s prestigious annual events confirmed

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Venues and dates of the AFC’s prestigious annual events confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the upcoming editions of the Confederation’s two marquee events – the AFC Annual Awards 2023 and the AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2024 – will be held in Seoul, Korea Republic.

For the first time ever, both flagship events will be held in the same city in successive fashion with the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 scheduled to take place on October 29, 2024 at the Grand Peace Palace at the Kyung Hee University whilst the three-day AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2024 will follow from October 30 to November 1 at the Conrad Seoul.