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Human rights issues swirl around the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. They cannot be ignored

There is a glaring contrast between the Asian Football Confederation’s corporate dream and the structural realities of the tournament in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Proposed Serie A match in Australia cancelled amid financial concerns

AC Milan had been due to face Como in Perth in February

The Independent UK

Show us the money: global union's call for Asian Cup

Just over six months out from the Matildas' Women's Asian Cup campaign, the global players' union has called for equal prize money to the men's tournament.

AAP

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FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?

Last week, FIFA officially awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup.

The Conversation

Dust Off Your Tillies Jersey ‘Cos Australia Will Be Hosting The AFC Women’s Asian Cup In 2026

Someone contact Nikki Webster to be the opening act!!!

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N. Korea V Japan World Cup Qualifier Off Over 'Unforeseen Circumstances'

North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan was called off on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation said, hours after announcing it would be moved to a neutral venue.

International Business Times

North Korea V Japan World Cup Qualifier To Take Place At Neutral Venue

North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.

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Saudi Arabia set to host Fifa World Cup 2034 after Australia opts against bid

Football Australia says it won’t bid for the 2034 World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the marquee men's tournament

The Independent UK

Australia opts against 2034 World Cup bid, paving way for Saudi Arabia to host

Australia has opted against a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia on course to stage the tournament.

The National (Scotland)

Hamas-Israel conflict: Algeria offers to host Palestine's football matches – the bigger history

Palestine was about to embark on its 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign when the latest round of Hamas-Israeli conflict broke out, making Palestine’s national football stadium in the Israeli-occupied West Bank potentially unsafe for matches. As a result, the Asian Football Confederation asked the football-loving nation to stage…

The Conversation

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

Thai FA apologises for final brawls

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said yesterday that it was investigating "acts of violence" after two mass brawls and four red cards marred the men's final of the SEA Games in Cambodia.

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