AFC Asian Cup
1956 · Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Competitions
Competitions on The Eighteen Yard: AFC Champions League Elite, AFC Champions League Two, AFC Asian Cup, Asian route, AFC Women's Asian Cup and AFC U23 and youth competitions.
Profiles
AFC Champions League Elite
2024 · Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
AFC Champions League Two
2024 · Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Asean Championship
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) · National teams from ASEAN member nations
FIFA Intercontinental Cup
FIFA · 2024
Qualification Pathways
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) · Continental national team competition
Saff Championship
South Asian Football Federation... · South Asian Football Federation (SAFF)
Waff Championship
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) · National teams
World Cup Qualifying AFC
Group stage, knockout stage · Varies by edition
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Al Nassr host Diriyah in key Saudi Pro League clash
Defending champions Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, face newly promoted Diriyah at Alawwal Park with just four points separating the sides in the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League table.
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India women host Russia in historic Kolkata friendly
India's women's football team will face Russia at Kolkata's Kishore Bharati Krirangan on 8 October 2026, seeking to extend a five-match winning run against a side that has dominated past encounters.
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Alrajhi Bank named AFC Official Global Supporter for 2026-2029
Saudi Arabia's Alrajhi Bank has expanded its partnership with the Asian Football Confederation, becoming an Official Global Supporter of the AFC's three major club competitions for the 2026-2029 cycle.
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Uruguay face India in Kolkata as Forlán seeks momentum
Uruguay, ranked 20th globally, conclude their international break against India in Kolkata.
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Kombans win Super League Kerala shootout
Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC defeated defending champions Kannur Warriors FC 3-0 on penalties on October 4, 2026, after a 1-1 draw.
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India U17 Women Crush Iraq 14-0 in Historic Qualifier Win
India's U17 women's team began their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 qualifying campaign with a record-breaking 14-0 victory over Iraq in Group E.
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India U17 Women's Squad Named for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-player squad for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers.
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Kumkum Mohod wins Asian Games gold and Olympic quota
Seventeen-year-old Kumkum Mohod won India's first Asian Games women's individual recurve archery gold on October 3.
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Doha Asian Games 2030 or 2031: Qatar Ready for Either Date
Doha's Asian Games organisers confirm readiness to host in 2030 but are preparing for a potential shift to 2031, a move being discussed by the OCA and IOC.
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Neeru Dhanda Leads India's Record Shooting Haul at Asian Games
India's shooting team won 15 medals, including three gold, at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, finishing second only to China.
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India's Asian Games 2026 medal surge
India's medal tally grew on Day 11 of the Asian Games 2026 with a historic gold in mixed team trap shooting and boxing bronzes.
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Spain win U-20 Women's World Cup on penalties after goalless draw
Spain defeated DPR Korea 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Lodz to win the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026.
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Japan secure late comeback win over Venezuela in Kirin Challenge Cup
Japan came from behind to beat Venezuela 3-1 in a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly, building momentum ahead of the AFC Asian Cup with a strong finish.
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India edges Iran for fourth straight Asian Games kabaddi gold
India's women's kabaddi team defeated Iran 37-34 in a tense final at the 2026 Asian Games, securing their fourth consecutive gold medal in the event.
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India U-17's Historic Goal Against Brazil in 2016
A look back at the 2016 BRICS U-17 Football Cup where India's youth team scored a memorable goal against eventual champions Brazil.
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India's men's skeet team wins Asian Games bronze
India's men's skeet shooting team of Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Bhavtegh Singh Gill claimed a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026.
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AFC Champions League Elite Matchday 1 Player of the Match
The AFC has announced a 16-player shortlist for the Matchday 1 Player of the Match award.
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Mohun Bagan begin IFA Shield defense against Sreenidi Deccan
Defending champions Mohun Bagan SG host IFL side Sreenidi Deccan FC in the IFA Shield 2026 opener on September 23.
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Fans Vote for AFC Champions League Elite Matchday 1 Top Goal
The AFC has opened a fan vote to choose the best goal from the opening matches of the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite season.
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India's Day 2 at Asian Games 2026: Hockey, Kabaddi Wins
India added medals and secured major wins in hockey and kabaddi on the second day of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.
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India's Asian Games Campaign Opens with Hockey Dominance
India's hockey teams began their Asian Games 2026 campaigns with emphatic victories on the opening day of competition.
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India women's hockey team crushes Uzbekistan 19-0 at Asian Games
The Indian women's hockey team began their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a record 19-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Pool B.
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India's Shooting Stars Lead Day 2 Asian Games Medal Hunt
India's medal hopes on the second day of the Asian Games rest heavily on world-class shooters in the 10m air rifle and skeet events.
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East Bengal Draws 2-2 in AFC Champions League Two Opener
The AFC Champions League Two 2026/27 group stage began on September 15, with 32 teams in action. India's East Bengal drew 2-2 with Jordan's Al Hussein SC after leading by two goals at halftime.
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East Bengal's AFC Scoring Legends Led by Bhaichung Bhutia
Following a 2-2 draw with Al-Hussein in the AFC Champions League Two, a look at East Bengal FC's all-time top scorers in continental competitions.
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Al Rayyan edge Al Faisaly 4-3 in ACL Two
Al Rayyan SC of Qatar opened their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27 campaign with a narrow 4-3 victory over Jordan's Al Faisaly in a Group C match.
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Kashima Antlers thrash Newcastle Jets 7-1 in ACL Elite
Aleksandar Cavric's first-half hat-trick powered Kashima Antlers to a 7-1 victory over Newcastle Jets in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 opener.
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Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors edge Kashiwa Reysol in ACL Elite
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors came from behind to defeat Kashiwa Reysol 2-1 in their opening AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 match.
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AFC unveils packed 2026-27 calendar for Asian football
The Asian Football Confederation has released its full schedule for the 2026-27 season.
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AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 Kicks Off With Expanded 32-Team Format
The 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite season begins with an expanded 32-team format.
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Gurpreet Singh Sandhu eyes Kanteerava roar for India
India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu recalls his 2023 SAFF Championship final heroics as he prepares to face Panama at his home ground, the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
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India hockey reverts to blue home kits for Asian Games 2026
Hockey India has designated traditional blue as the first-choice home kit colour for its men's and women's teams at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
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Tractor FC Extends Lead in Iran Pro League
Tractor FC maintained their unbeaten start to the Iran Pro League season, moving four points clear. Elsewhere in Central and South Asia, PFC Nasaf ended a losing streak with a 6-2 thrashing of Uzbekistan's champions Neftchi Fergana.
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Uzbekistan and India win AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers
Uzbekistan finished with a perfect record in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, defeating Syria 3-0.
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India U20 face Bangladesh in important AFC Asian Cup qualifier
India's U20 team must beat Bangladesh in their final qualifier to have a chance of ending a 20-year absence from the AFC U20 Asian Cup.
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Uruguay name 46-man squad for Asian tour
Head coach Diego Forlan has selected a 46-player provisional squad for Uruguay's upcoming friendlies against Japan, South Korea, and India in September.
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East Bengal's Habas must fix three flaws for ISL title
East Bengal coach Antonio Habas has started strongly with an AFC Champions League Two qualifying win and a Durand Cup title.
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Jordan snatch late win to lead AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifying
Jordan scored a last-gasp winner to beat Bahrain 2-1 and move top of AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers Group D.
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DPR Korea edge Iran in stoppage time to lead U20 Asian Cup qualifying group
DPR Korea scored twice in added time to beat Iran 2-1, moving top of their AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifying group.
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AFC Women's Champions League 2026/27 Group Stage Draw Set
The draw for the AFC Women's Champions League 2026/27 group stage will be held on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, setting the stage for the 12 qualified clubs.
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India U-20 Beat Syria 1-0 in AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier
India's U-20 team beat Syria 1-0 in their AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2027 qualifier. They need one more win, likely against Bangladesh, to secure a top-two finish and probable qualification for the finals in China.
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Arsene Wenger on Asia's World Cup Future
FIFA's Arsene Wenger headlines the AFC's Coaches Circle 16, analyzing the 2026 World Cup and outlining the development pathways needed for Asian teams to compete.
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India U20 host Uzbekistan in AFC qualifier
India's U20 team faces Uzbekistan in a crucial qualifier, seeking a second win to advance toward the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup.
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Pedrey Ng on Perfectionism and Asian Games
Hong Kong table tennis player Pedrey Ng Wing-lam says overcoming perfectionism was key to her progress as she prepares for her first Asian Games.
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China PR target U20 Women's World Cup return
China PR's U20 women's team returns to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland 2026 after missing two editions.
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Asian Stars Shine in Europe's Top Leagues
AFC players made significant impacts across Europe's major leagues, with debuts, goals, and assists.
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Persib Bandung qualify for AFC Champions League Two
Persib Bandung beat Manila Digger FC 1-0 to secure the final spot in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27 Group Stage.
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James Cummings patient for Hong Kong debut
Australian trainer James Cummings, 38, will launch his Hong Kong career with patience, unlikely to have a runner at the season opener.
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Akhmedov urges Uzbek clubs to aim for ACL
Former Uzbekistan star Odil Akhmedov challenges Pakhtakor and Neftchi to target a semi-final place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27.
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Yuta Nakayama joins Red Star Belgrade
Japanese defender Yuta Nakayama has signed for Serbian champions FK Crvena Zvezda. The 29-year-old moves after a key role in FC Machida Zelvia's AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 campaign.
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James Scott joins Supreme Sha Tin
Former Scotland U21 striker James Scott, 25, joins Hong Kong's Supreme Sha Tin, aiming to revive his career after a tough year in Scotland.
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Carrillo posts negative drug test result
Nico Carrillo has published a ONE Championship letter confirming a negative anti-doping test result from August 15.
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Puripol Boonson aims for Asian Games gold
Sprinter Puripol Boonson is Thailand's main gold medal hope for the Asian Games after a European training stint produced impressive times.
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Ito, Hayashi headline AFC player transfers
Japan's Atsuki Ito joins Bolton from Gent on a three-year deal. Momo Hayashi signs for Melbourne City, per the Asian Football Confederation.