Saudi Arabia get nod to host three editions of AFC U17 Asian Cup, 2026 to 2028
May 5 – Saudi Arabia has been awarded hosting rights for the next three editions of the AFC U17 Asian Cup.
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Midea agrees global sponsorship across AFC’s club competitions
April 28 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has agreed a new global sponsorship with Midea, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of white goods, vacuum cleaners, and kitchen appliances.
AFC calls on FIFA to speed up ruling on Palestine’s Israeli complaint, filed a year ago
April 16 – The Asian Football Confederation has again expressed unity in its support for the Palestine FA and called for FIFA to respond swiftly to the complaint against the Israeli FA (IFA) calling for it to be sanctioned with a suspension.
AFC goes deeper step into esports with launch of eChampions League Elite in Jeddah
April 16 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is accelerating its entry into the virtual football space with the official launch of the AFC eChampions League Elite (eACL Elite) this month in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – the brainchild of its first-ever Football eSports Forum in Kuala Lumpur in late 2024.
AFC takes its learning on the road with ACFAM hybrid format in Kyrgyz Republic
April 15 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is going mobile with its educational support and for the first time holding its AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management (ACFAM) in a hybrid format in a member association country.
AFC Congress reflects on a year of reform, the power of unity and 16 competitions
April 14 – Setting new records has become commonplace for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and after a year that saw multiple records achieved across all its activities, the AFC capped it with a fast-paced Congress that took under 90 minutes to complete.
Magnificent Seven: Record number of bidders for 2031 Asian Cup
April 11 – A record seven member associations have formally expressed interest in hosting the AFC Asian Cup in 2031, all submitting their candidatures by the March 31 deadline.
AFC Congress to review a record breaking year as next commercial rights cycle looms
April 10 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will hold its 35th Congress this Saturday, April 12, in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, where the regional governing body is headquartered.
AFC kicks off its first Empowering Women in Football educational programme
April 8 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has launched the inaugural iteration of its Empowering Women in Football Programme (AEWFP).
ESPN renews AFC rights for Central and South America and Caribbean
April 2 – ESPN has renewed its exclusive media rights agreement in Central America, South America and the Caribbean with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the 2025-2028 cycle.
Marriott Bonvoy books in for long term stay at Kai Tak Sports Park
March 21 – Marriott Bonvoy has been unveiled as the latest heavyweight partner of Hong Kong’s soon-to-be-opened Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), in a multi-year deal that positions the global hotel group at the heart of Asia’s newest sports and entertainment hub.
Chinese fintech firm Du Xiaoman Technology onboards for Asian 2026 qualifiers
March 19 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has signed a new partnership with leading Chinese fintech firm Du Xiaoman Technology, who will back the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 as a Global Supporter.
Australia’s Popovic makes personnel changes ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers
March 14 – Ahead of crunch World Cup qualifiers in March at home to Indonesia and away to China, Australia manager Tony Popovic has rung the changes in his squad, dropping striker Mitchell Duke and naming three debutants.
AFC adds Barbican as Champions League Elite sponsor
March 3 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has added another commercial heavyweight to its growing portfolio, announcing a regional partnership with Barbican for the remainder of the current season (2024-2025).
AFC’s Pro Football Committee approves new regs to strengthen club game
February 25 – Hand-in-hand with the expansion and rebranding of its club competitions, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) launched a Professional Football Committee aimed at strengthening the professional standards of the Continental club game.
