Afc Ranking And Seeding
A tracked national teams dataset for our football coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
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.
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...
Khalid Jamil urges India to face top teams
India's head coach Khalid Jamil welcomes challenging friendlies against World Cup nations, taking responsibility for results while seeking growth for...
FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 to start in September
FIFA has confirmed the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup will run from September 24 to October 5, 2026. The 14-team tournament will be co-hosted by Indonesia...
Zhao Songyuan, 17, earns China call-up
A 17-year-old high school student with no professional contract has been selected for China's senior national football team for upcoming friendlies
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...
Five players return to India squad for Brazil, Uruguay
Coach Khalid Jamil recalls five players, including Sahal Abdul Samad and Anirudh Thapa, to the 26-man Indian national team squad for September-October
Korea Republic Appoint Robert Moreno as Interim Coach
South Korea names former Spain manager Robert Moreno as interim men's national team coach, with his role to be evaluated before the 2027 Asian Cup.
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...
India U17 Women Learn from Uzbekistan Tour
The Indian U17 women's national football team held Uzbekistan to two 0-0 draws in friendlies, with coach Joakim Alexandersson praising defensive...
Robert Moreno named interim South Korea
The Korea Football Association has appointed Spaniard Robert Moreno as interim head coach of the men's national team.
Messi retires from Argentina national team
Lionel Messi, 39, announced his retirement from international football on Monday. He captained Argentina to a 2022 World Cup win and the 2026 final.
Chhangte: India Must Enjoy Brazil, Uruguay
India forward Lallianzuala Chhangte says the national team must relish the challenge of facing Brazil, Uruguay, and Panama in upcoming friendlies.
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...
AFC Champions League Elite Teams Ready for League Stage Draw
Teams from the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 have expressed their excitement and challenges ahead of the league stage draw in Kuala Lumpur...
AFC Champions League Two 2026/27 Group Stage Draw Confirmed
The 32 teams competing in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27 have been assigned their group stage opponents following the draw in Kuala Lumpur. The...
Liverpool to Face Como in Pre-Season Friendly
Liverpool will face Italian side Como in a pre-season friendly, with the two teams set to meet behind closed doors at the AXA Training Centre before...
Arsenal vs Manchester City: FA Community Shield Final Lineups Confirmed
The highly anticipated FA Community Shield final between Arsenal and Manchester City is set to take place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the...