Qualification Pathways
A tracked competitions dataset for our football coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
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...
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.
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...
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...
AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers launch with new two-tier format
The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers begin on 31 August 2026, offering 15 berths for next year’s finals. Thirty-one teams compete in the...
East Bengal FC Faces Rajshahi Stars FC in AFC Women's Champions League Preliminary Stage
East Bengal FC will begin their AFC Women's Champions League 2026-27 preliminary stage campaign against Rajshahi Stars FC, targeting successive...