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Entries for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers confirmed

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Entries for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The race to qualify for the next edition of Asia’s most prestigious women’s national team football competition marked its latest milestone today with 37 Member Associations (MAs) confirming their interest to compete in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Participating MAs will be aiming to clinch the eight available berths to join hosts Australia and the top three sides from the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ – defending champions China PR, runners-up Korea Republic and third-placed Japan – at the 2026 Continental showpiece, which will be held from March 1 to 21, 2026.

Battle lines to be drawn for #WACFutsal2025

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Battle lines to be drawn for #WACFutsal2025

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 contenders for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 crown will discover their Group Stage fate on Thursday, February 6 when the Final Draw ceremony takes place at the Juva Grand Hotel in the host city of Hohhot at 3pm.

Nine teams emerged from the first ever Qualifiers – held last month – to progress to the Finals, where they will be joined by hosts China PR and 2018’s top two, Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan.

Saudi Arabia 2025 - Know Your Teams

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2025 - Know Your Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday produced four thrilling groups.

As the 16 sides start planning their assault for the coveted title, the-AFC.com looks at the lineup for each of the four groups.

#AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2025 groups finalised

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

#AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2025 groups finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The groups for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 were decided following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams, divided into four groups, will not only be bidding for the coveted trophy but also for the eight spots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 – the first edition of the newly expanded 48-team strong annual tournament.

AFC Asian Cup 2023 Archive

Kapadze takes charge of White Wolves

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Kapadze takes charge of White Wolves

Tashkent: Timur Kapadze has been named the new Uzbekistan national team coach, replacing Srecko Katanec after the Slovenian left the post on Wednesday due to ill health.

The 43-year former defender, who led Uzbekistan to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ final last year, has joined the team’s training camp in Qatar to prepare for March’s AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 matches against Kyrgyz Republic and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Katanec steps down from Uzbekistan role

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Katanec steps down from Uzbekistan role

Tashkent: Srecko Katanec has stepped down as Uzbekistan head coach due to ill health, the Uzbekistan Football Association announcing the Slovenian had departed by mutual consent on Wednesday.

The 61-year-old has led the White Wolves to second place in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 but has left less than two months before Uzbekistan resume the qualifiers against Kyrgyz Republic in Tashkent on March 20.

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers concluded on Sunday after five thrilling matchdays.

Nine teams earned the right to join two-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and hosts China PR at the May 6-17 Finals.

As the hopefuls eagerly await the May 6-17 Finals, the-AFC.com highlights some key facts and figures from the Qualifiers.

China 2025 cast finalised

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

China 2025 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Two debutant sides are among the nine qualifiers, who join two-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and hosts China PR at the May 6-17 Finals.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/china-2025-the-qualifiers

Qualifiers - Group C: Australia stay perfect; Uzbekistan, Philippines also through

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Australia stay perfect; Uzbekistan, Philippines also through

Tashkent: Australia topped Group C of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers with a 2-1 win against the Philippines on Sunday.

Uzbekistan finished as the runners-up after a 6-2 defeat of Turkmenistan while there was cheer for the Philippines as they sealed a debut appearance at the Finals as the best third-placed side across the four groups. Australia will also be making a first appearance.

Australia finished with a perfect 12 points, while Uzbekistan edged the Philippines on goal difference, with both having accumulated seven points. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/qualifiers-group-c-philippines-v-australia-uzbekistan-v-turkmenistan

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Entries for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers confirmed

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Entries for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The race to qualify for the next edition of Asia’s most prestigious women’s national team football competition marked its latest milestone today with 37 Member Associations (MAs) confirming their interest to compete in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Participating MAs will be aiming to clinch the eight available berths to join hosts Australia and the top three sides from the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ – defending champions China PR, runners-up Korea Republic and third-placed Japan – at the 2026 Continental showpiece, which will be held from March 1 to 21, 2026.

Battle lines to be drawn for #WACFutsal2025

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Battle lines to be drawn for #WACFutsal2025

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 contenders for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 crown will discover their Group Stage fate on Thursday, February 6 when the Final Draw ceremony takes place at the Juva Grand Hotel in the host city of Hohhot at 3pm.

Nine teams emerged from the first ever Qualifiers – held last month – to progress to the Finals, where they will be joined by hosts China PR and 2018’s top two, Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan.

Saudi Arabia 2025 - Know Your Teams

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2025 - Know Your Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday produced four thrilling groups.

As the 16 sides start planning their assault for the coveted title, the-AFC.com looks at the lineup for each of the four groups.

#AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2025 groups finalised

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

#AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2025 groups finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The groups for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 were decided following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams, divided into four groups, will not only be bidding for the coveted trophy but also for the eight spots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 – the first edition of the newly expanded 48-team strong annual tournament.

AFC Asian Cup 2023 Archive

Kapadze takes charge of White Wolves

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Kapadze takes charge of White Wolves

Tashkent: Timur Kapadze has been named the new Uzbekistan national team coach, replacing Srecko Katanec after the Slovenian left the post on Wednesday due to ill health.

The 43-year former defender, who led Uzbekistan to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ final last year, has joined the team’s training camp in Qatar to prepare for March’s AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 matches against Kyrgyz Republic and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Katanec steps down from Uzbekistan role

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Katanec steps down from Uzbekistan role

Tashkent: Srecko Katanec has stepped down as Uzbekistan head coach due to ill health, the Uzbekistan Football Association announcing the Slovenian had departed by mutual consent on Wednesday.

The 61-year-old has led the White Wolves to second place in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 but has left less than two months before Uzbekistan resume the qualifiers against Kyrgyz Republic in Tashkent on March 20.

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers concluded on Sunday after five thrilling matchdays.

Nine teams earned the right to join two-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and hosts China PR at the May 6-17 Finals.

As the hopefuls eagerly await the May 6-17 Finals, the-AFC.com highlights some key facts and figures from the Qualifiers.

China 2025 cast finalised

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

China 2025 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Two debutant sides are among the nine qualifiers, who join two-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and hosts China PR at the May 6-17 Finals.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/china-2025-the-qualifiers

Qualifiers - Group C: Australia stay perfect; Uzbekistan, Philippines also through

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Australia stay perfect; Uzbekistan, Philippines also through

Tashkent: Australia topped Group C of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers with a 2-1 win against the Philippines on Sunday.

Uzbekistan finished as the runners-up after a 6-2 defeat of Turkmenistan while there was cheer for the Philippines as they sealed a debut appearance at the Finals as the best third-placed side across the four groups. Australia will also be making a first appearance.

Australia finished with a perfect 12 points, while Uzbekistan edged the Philippines on goal difference, with both having accumulated seven points. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/qualifiers-group-c-philippines-v-australia-uzbekistan-v-turkmenistan

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Entries for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers confirmed

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Entries for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The race to qualify for the next edition of Asia’s most prestigious women’s national team football competition marked its latest milestone today with 37 Member Associations (MAs) confirming their interest to compete in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Participating MAs will be aiming to clinch the eight available berths to join hosts Australia and the top three sides from the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ – defending champions China PR, runners-up Korea Republic and third-placed Japan – at the 2026 Continental showpiece, which will be held from March 1 to 21, 2026.

Battle lines to be drawn for #WACFutsal2025

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Battle lines to be drawn for #WACFutsal2025

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 contenders for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 crown will discover their Group Stage fate on Thursday, February 6 when the Final Draw ceremony takes place at the Juva Grand Hotel in the host city of Hohhot at 3pm.

Nine teams emerged from the first ever Qualifiers – held last month – to progress to the Finals, where they will be joined by hosts China PR and 2018’s top two, Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan.

Saudi Arabia 2025 - Know Your Teams

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2025 - Know Your Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday produced four thrilling groups.

As the 16 sides start planning their assault for the coveted title, the-AFC.com looks at the lineup for each of the four groups.

#AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2025 groups finalised

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

#AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2025 groups finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The groups for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 were decided following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams, divided into four groups, will not only be bidding for the coveted trophy but also for the eight spots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 – the first edition of the newly expanded 48-team strong annual tournament.

AFC Asian Cup 2023 Archive

Kapadze takes charge of White Wolves

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Kapadze takes charge of White Wolves

Tashkent: Timur Kapadze has been named the new Uzbekistan national team coach, replacing Srecko Katanec after the Slovenian left the post on Wednesday due to ill health.

The 43-year former defender, who led Uzbekistan to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ final last year, has joined the team’s training camp in Qatar to prepare for March’s AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 matches against Kyrgyz Republic and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Katanec steps down from Uzbekistan role

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Katanec steps down from Uzbekistan role

Tashkent: Srecko Katanec has stepped down as Uzbekistan head coach due to ill health, the Uzbekistan Football Association announcing the Slovenian had departed by mutual consent on Wednesday.

The 61-year-old has led the White Wolves to second place in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 but has left less than two months before Uzbekistan resume the qualifiers against Kyrgyz Republic in Tashkent on March 20.

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers concluded on Sunday after five thrilling matchdays.

Nine teams earned the right to join two-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and hosts China PR at the May 6-17 Finals.

As the hopefuls eagerly await the May 6-17 Finals, the-AFC.com highlights some key facts and figures from the Qualifiers.

China 2025 cast finalised

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

China 2025 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Two debutant sides are among the nine qualifiers, who join two-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and hosts China PR at the May 6-17 Finals.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/china-2025-the-qualifiers

Qualifiers - Group C: Australia stay perfect; Uzbekistan, Philippines also through

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Australia stay perfect; Uzbekistan, Philippines also through

Tashkent: Australia topped Group C of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers with a 2-1 win against the Philippines on Sunday.

Uzbekistan finished as the runners-up after a 6-2 defeat of Turkmenistan while there was cheer for the Philippines as they sealed a debut appearance at the Finals as the best third-placed side across the four groups. Australia will also be making a first appearance.

Australia finished with a perfect 12 points, while Uzbekistan edged the Philippines on goal difference, with both having accumulated seven points. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/qualifiers-group-c-philippines-v-australia-uzbekistan-v-turkmenistan