Preview - Q-final: Japan v Spain

Sat, 14 Sep, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Spain

Medellin: Japan and Spain are set for a blockbuster showdown when they square off in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 quarter-finals on Sunday.

The two met in the last two finals of the global showpiece, with Japan emerging champions in 2018 and Spain wresting the title from them two years ago.

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Preview - Q-final: Brazil v DPR Korea

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Brazil v DPR Korea

Medellin: DPR Korea expect a tough challenge but are confident they will persevere in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 quarter-final against Brazil on Sunday.

Both sides have enjoyed impressive campaigns thus far, maintaining a perfect record enroute to the quarter-finals.

DPR Korea, however, will have a slight advantage as Brazil needed extra-time to see off the challenge of Cameroon in the Round of 16 while the East Asian side comfortably saw off Austria 5-2.

R16: Japan hold off Nigeria to advance

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

R16: Japan hold off Nigeria to advance

Bogota: Japan survived a late fightback to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

Victory means Japan will face Spain in the quarter-finals on Sunday, with the two sides having met in the final of the 2018 and 2022 editions.

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.

#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.

AFC unveils breakthrough reforms to strengthen Women’s National Team Competitions

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

AFC unveils breakthrough reforms to strengthen Women’s National Team Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: Underlining its steadfast and continued efforts to elevate the stature and standards of the women’s game across Asia, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today the introduction of several key reforms to its Women’s National Team Competitions, which will come into effect from 2026 onwards.

Officially ratified by the AFC Executive Committee on Thursday, these key reforms will result in the optimisation of the qualification pathways for both the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup, as well as a more straightforward qualification format for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

#AsianQualifiers - MD2: 5 Takeaways

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - MD2: 5 Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 2 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 lived up to expectations with some outstanding goals, fightbacks and heartbreaks.

As the 18 sides prepare for the next two rounds of games in October, the-AFC.com takes a look at some key takeaways from Matchday 2.

Pick your squad now: AFC Champions League Elite™ Fantasy Football is LIVE!

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Pick your squad now: AFC Champions League Elite™ Fantasy Football is LIVE!

Kuala Lumpur: Passionate followers of Asian football can head to the-AFC.com or the AFC LIVE app to play the fantasy game by creating their virtual squads and picking some of the best footballers in the world including global icons like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr. 

With Asia’s premier club football competition all set to enter an exciting new era during the 2024/25 season, fans from across the globe will have the chance to get themselves even more engaged with the tournament following the launch of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Fantasy Football.