Australia and Uzbekistan awarded 2026 and 2029 hosting rights toAFC Women’s Asian Cup
May 15 – The Asian Confederation has awarded hosting of its 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup competitions to Australia and Uzbekistan.
Competitions
Neymar-less Al Hilal secure Saudi Pro league title with three games to go
May 13 – Al Hilal have been crowned champions in a historic season for the Saudi league, whose summer spending of big name stars has earned them a place on the watchlist of football fans worldwide.
AFC draws play-off round for final group stage slots and a shot at Asian Cup 2027 qualification
May 10 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has matched up the six teams competing in the Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Playoffs, seeking to earn one of the final three slots in the third round of qualifying.
Japan win U23 Asian Cup against Uzbekistan with added time goal and a penalty save
May 4 – Japan won their second U23 Asian Cup title with a goal in the 91st minute against Uzbekistan at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Iraq take 3rd place at U23 Asian Cup and place at 2024 Paris games with Indonesia play-off win
May 3 – Clinching a bronze medal at the U23 Asian Cup with a 2-1 extra-time victory against Indonesia, Iraq claimed Asia’s third and final ticket for the Olympic Games.
Hosts Indonesia ready for return of AFC’s U17 Women’s Asian Cup after 5-year gap
May 1 – The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup is set for a return after a five-year hiatus, with Indonesia gearing up to host the competition for the first time later this month.
Indonesian and Iraqi dreams shattered as Japan and Uzbekistan ease into U23 Asian cup final
April 30 – Japan and Uzbekistan will contest the AFC U23 Asian Cup final at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar this Friday.
AFC U23 Asian Cup semi-finals: Uzbekistan and Japan start as favourites
April 29 – In a repeat of the 2020 AFC U23 Asian Cup that saw Saudi Arabia crowned champions, Uzbekistan gained revenge with a 2-0 win that sets up a semi-final with tournament debutants Indonesia.
AFC U23 quarter finals set as hunt for Olympic qualification hots up
April 24 – Uzbekistan’s 3-0 win over Vietnam at the Khalifa International Stadium, Qatar, on Tuesday decided the final match-ups for the AFC U23 Asian Cup quarter finals to be played later this week.
AFC Asian Cup U23: Iraq beat Saudi to top group, South Korea defeat Japan
April 23 – Iraq leapfrogged current U23 Asian Cup champions Saudi Arabia to top Group C with a 2-1 win over the Saudis on Monday night.
AFC U23 Asian Cup: Indonesia find their rhythm, Iraq and Thaliand in hunt for last 8 slot
April 21 – Two goals from Marselino Ferdinan in a 4-1 win over Jordan propelled AFC U23 Asian Cup debutants Indonesia into the quarter finals as second placed Group A qualifiers behind hosts Qatar.
U23 Asian Cup: Indonesia surprise Aussies, Qatar leave it late to beat Jordan
April 19 – Indonesia turned form and expectations on their head at the AFC U23 Asian Cup last night with a 1-0 win over Australia in Group A to keep them in the hunt for progression to the knockout rounds.
AFC focus returns to Qatar with U23 Asian Cup kick-off tonight
April 15 – The AFC returns to Qatar tonight for the finals of the U23 Asian Cup that kick off at the Jassim Bin Hamadstadium with Qatar facing Indonesia.
AFC releases detail for inaugural Women’s Champions League to kick-off August 2024
April 12 – While the clubs competing are not yet confirmed, the format is. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announcing key dates and entry criteria for its inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25.
Qatar set for U23 Asian Cup kick-off as Asia’s men battle for Paris 2024 slots
April 8 – Tickets have gone on sale for the 6th edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup to be held in Qatar April 15-May 5.
