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Australia wins right to host 2026 Women's Asian Cup

The Asian Football Confederation has ticked off on Australia's bid to host the 2026 Asian Cup.

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"Its like a mini World Cup": Winger Nikhil Poojary excited to represent India in AFC Asian Cup debut

Nikhil Poojary is excited to play his maiden Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, saying that the tournament is like a “mini World Cup” for him.

The Hindu

Aussies nominated for top Asian soccer awards

A host of Australians are in line to take out top honours at the Asian Football Confederation awards in Qatar.

AAP

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AFC Cup: Mohun Bagan SG down Machhindra FC 3-1 in preliminary round two clash

Mohun Bagan Super Giant produced a dominant performance as they beat Nepal side Machhindra FC 3-1 in their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup 2023 preliminary round two clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, in Kolkata, on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News :

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Asian federation foresees Saudi bid for 2030 or 2034 World Cup

Beirut (AFP) - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, said the body wanted to host another World Cup, in 2030 or 2034, and that "Saudi Arabia is coming in force".

AFP

Could Russia really quit Uefa for Asian federation to reach 2026 World Cup?

Russia is weighing up following Australia’s example and joining AFC qualification route but significant obstacles remain

The Guardian - UK

Saudi says no objection to Russia joining Asian football body

Manama (AFP) - Saudi Arabia would not object to Russia joining the Asian Football Confederation, its sports minister told AFP on Wednesday, as Russian officials search for ways to return to international competition.

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Sports Minister Hosts World Football Leaders at Saudi House in Qatar

Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal hosted on Friday Qatari officials and several officials from international football federations at the Saudi House zone in Doha on the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Guests included President of the Asian Football…

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Saudi Arabia Set to Host 2027 Asian Cup after India Withdraws Bid

The Asian Football Confederation issued a statement Monday saying the All Indian Football Federation had withdrawn from the host selection process. No reason was published. The bids from India and Saudi Arabia had been shortlisted by the AFC’s executive committee in October and the final decision was expected to be…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asian federation chief dismisses criticism of Qatar's rights record

Doha (AFP) - The head of the Asian Football Confederation on Thursday brushed off criticism over World Cup host Qatar's human rights record, instead lavishing praise on the Gulf country's organisation of the tournament.

AFP

Reluctant referee Yamashita on brink of World Cup history

Tokyo (AFP) - Yoshimi Yamashita had to be "dragged along" to officiate her first match -- now she's making history as one of the first women referees at a men's World Cup.

AFP

Qatar to Host 2023 Asian Cup Football

Qatar will host next year's Asian Cup after China withdrew earlier this year because of COVID, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday. "The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) executive committee has today confirmed the Qatar Football Association (QFA) as the host association for the AFC Asian Cup 2023," the Malaysia-based…

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Qatar to host 2023 Asian Cup after China's Covid pull-out

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - World Cup hosts Qatar will stage the 2023 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday, after China withdrew earlier this year because of Covid.

AFP

Asian qualifying format for 2026 World Cup announced

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) executive committee has approved the qualification format for the continent's road to the 2026 World Cup to accommodate the eight direct spots and a single intercontinental play-off slot allocated to the AFC by Fifa following the expansion of the finals to 48 teams.

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Indian football | FIFA sets deadline for AIFF constitution approval and elections to avoid ban

On the conclusion of its three-day visit of the country, the team, led by Asian Football Confederation General Secretary Windsor John, made it clear that the deadlines will have to be followed strictly

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Citing Pandemic, China Withdraws as Host of 2023 Asian Cup

China relinquished its right to host soccer's 2023 Asian Cup on Saturday in the latest cancellation of the country's sports hosting duties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Asian Football Confederation praised Chinese soccer officials for making “this very difficult but necessary decision in the collective interests of the AFC Asian…

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Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia to host Asian Champions League east zone group ties

The 2022 Asian Champions League's group stage matches for clubs in the east zone will be held across Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesday.

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