FIFA/ASIA
AFC Cup 2021 ASEAN Zone matches cancelled
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed that all matches of the AFC Cup 2021 ASEAN Zone, comprising Groups G, H and I as well as the Playoff Stage have been cancelled due to the challenges imposed by the global pandemic in finding a suitable host to stage the centralised matches.
AFC Champions League: Group F: Late show seals Ulsan Hyundai AFC Champions League points against Viettel FC
Bangkok: Ulsan Hyundai scored in the final seconds as the defending AFC Champions League winners edged Vietnam’s Viettel FC 1-0 in their opening 2021 AFC Champions League Group G match at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Saturday.
AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 hopefuls to discover opponents in Qualifiers’ Draws
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup China Qualifiers Final Round contenders – Indonesia, Cambodia, Chinese Taipei and Guam – will discover their opponents tomorrow when the Play-off draw takes place in Kuala Lumpur at 3pm local time.
Bui Tien Dung: Viettel relishing AFC Champions League test against Ulsan Hyundai
Viettel captain Bui Tien Dung has said he can’t wait to face defending champions Ulsan Hyundai FC when the Vietnamese side make their AFC Champions League debut against the Korean giants on Saturday.
VAR set for AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar
Kuala Lumpur: The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be implemented when the Continent’s top teams go head-to-head in the final round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar in September.
AFC appreciates all PMAs for their dedication and support
Jun 16, AFC sent a letter to to extend their sincere appreciation to all Participating Member Associations (PMAs) for dedication and support in the successful delivery of the Centralised Matches. In the letter, AFC stated that:
UEAFA congratulated Vietnam National Team
Jun 17, President of UEA Football Association sent a letter to VFF’s President to congratulation the achievement of Vietnam national team in FIFA World Cup 2022 Asian Qualifier. In the letter, he wrote:
Asian Qualifiers – Group H: Korea Republic confirm top spot, defeat dents Lebanon’s hopes
Goyang: Lebanon will have to wait to see if they will advance to the final round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and directly to the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Finals after a 2-1 defeat to Group H winners Korea Republic on Sunday left their fate firmly in the balance.
Centralised venues for Asian Qualifiers confirmed
Following a process of close consultation with Asia’s Member Associations, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the centralised venues for the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ matches scheduled to take place from 31 May to June 15, 2021.
Hosts for AFC Cup 2021 Group Stage confirmed
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the hosts for the AFC Cup 2021 Group Stage, following an extensive bidding process and after close consultation with its Participating Member Associations.
