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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of association football in Asia and Australia. It has 47 member countries, mostly located on the Asian and Australian continent. Australia, formerly in the OFC, joined the Asian Football Confederation in 2006, and the Oceanian island of Guam is also a member of AFC, in addition to Northern Mariana Islands. Hong Kong and Macau, although not independent countries are also members of the AFC. One of Fifa's six continental confederations, the AFC was formed officially on May 8, 1954 in Philippines. The main headquarters are located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The current president is Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa of Bahrain.
Sam Kerr (left) heads the only goal in Australia’s 1-0 win over the Philippines in the opening game of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup at Perth Stadium on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Women’s Asian Cup: Kerr gets winner as hosts Australia beat Philippines in opener

Captain’s first-half goal enough for rusty Matildas team to get their campaign off to winning start against plucky but outmatched opponents.

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Women’s Asian Cup: Iran trying to focus on football, as US, Israel bomb homeland

Women’s Asian Cup: ex-champs North Korea seek return to glory after doping ban

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China chase Women’s Asian Cup glory but Japan, Australia, North Korea are threats

The holders have won the title 9 times but results since lifting the trophy in India have been disappointing.

China team players go through their paces at a training session in Newcastle on Thursday, Australia ahead of their first AFC Women’s Asian Cup match on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
North Korea

Dominant North Korea among favourites to win Women’s Asian Cup despite Covid break

Secretive state’s team emerged from 4-year pandemic lockdown to win trio of youth titles, including Women’s Under-20 World Cup in 2024.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers to play at condemned Nepal venue, controversial India stadium

Kathmandu’s Dasharath Stadium was deemed unfit to host Asian Cup qualifiers, while kitchen blast killed 1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

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Japan women’s football team ‘have all the ingredients’ to win Asian Cup

Greenland-born coach Nils Nielsen believes players can become fan favourites at tournament because they are hardworking and humble.

Japan are among the favourites for the Asian Cup, with a talented squad featuring no fewer than 16 England-based players. Photo: AFP

Hosts Australia promise entertaining football in bid for Women’s Asian Cup glory

English Premier League stars Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler and Steph Catley spearhead strong squad aiming for second continental title next month.

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China coach warns of growing ‘gap’ ahead of Women’s Asian Cup title defence

Australian Ante Milicic says recapturing China’s glory days, when they were among the top four teams in the world, is ‘a big responsibility’.

Former Australian midfielder plots Japan’s path to third Women’s Asian Cup trophy

Leah Blayney, assistant coach for the ‘Nadeshiko’, is unfazed about facing Australia in a later round – ‘I have a job to do,’ she says.

Leah Blayney (right), seen here playing for Canberra in the W-League in 2011, played 16 matches for Australia’s national side. Photo: Getty Images
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South Korea avert Asian Cup boycott as FIFPro urges better conditions for women

Korea FA says players’ complaint over discrimination has been resolved, while global union says tournament is ‘generational opportunity’.

South Korea’s Ji So-yun (second from left) celebrates with her teammates after scoring against China in the E-1 Football Championship in Suwon last July. Photo: AP

South Korea, Australia, Kuwait express interest in hosting two football Asian Cups

Japan have also bid for 2035 edition; a decision will be made at a single annual congress following a proposal by the AFC president.

South Korea

South Korea football bosses in talks to avert Women’s Asian Cup boycott

Team has previously complained of having to pay for their own kit and being given ‘inadequate’ accommodation while on international duty.

Malaysia

Can Malaysian football ‘reset’? Mass resignations kick off reboot debate

Nothing will change if the same officials are re-elected with no one held accountable for the ‘heritage players’ fiasco, observers say.

The Football Association of Malaysia’s logo is displayed at its headquarters in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

South Korea’s women footballers threaten to boycott matches ahead of Asian Cup

Team complained of ‘clear and undeniable differences’ from the conditions enjoyed by the men’s national players when on international duty.

The Korea Professional Footballers’ Association made public a joint statement that they sent with national team players to the Korea Football Association (KFA) in September last year. Photo: AFP
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New Indonesia head coach John Herdman calls on team to harness disappointment

The 50-year-old Englishman believes the team have the talent to qualify for 2030 World Cup and challenge for regional and continental titles.

Kazuyoshi Miura ready to ‘make a contribution’ to his new J-League team at 58

Miura made his Japan debut in 1990 but was famously left out of the squad for their first World Cup finals appearance in 1998.

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Japanese football player ‘King Kazu’ signs for J-League team at 58

The former international is ready to ‘take on a new challenge’ in his professional career that started in 1986 for Brazilian team Santos.

Kazuyoshi Miura (left) playing for U.D Oliveirense against Academico de Viseu FC in Portugal when he was 56 years old. Photo: AP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s footballers could play China, Chinese Taipei regularly in new league

Asian chiefs planning new Nations League similar to the one in Europe, aimed at raising standards and revenue.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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Deserved victory for Hong Kong champions Tai Po, while Eastern’s goal difference reaches a staggering -28.

Fifa

Footballers in Malaysia eligibility scandal are ‘victims’, ban unfair, says union

FIFPro says the sanctions by Fifa on the seven players declared to have Malaysian ancestry ‘are grossly disproportionate’.

Malaysia’s Joao Figueiredo (in yellow) scores during Malaysia’s 4-0 win over Vietnam in an Asian Cup qualifier in Kuala Lumpur on June 10. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Sporting passion of Hongkongers is an inspiration

The enthusiasm of volunteers at the National Games, the energy of the city’s football fans and the dedication of unpaid coaches at the club level are truly impressive.

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Fans erupt in the second half of Hong Kong men’s handball match against Beijing at the National Games at Kai Tak Arena on November 10. Photo: Eugene Lee
Fifa World Cup

South Korea, Japan considering joint bid for 2035 men’s football Asian Cup

Official says plans are at early stage and would first have to be approved by governments of both nations, which co-hosted 2022 World Cup.

Singapore

Singapore names Gavin Lee permanent head football coach after Hong Kong win

Lee secured the role following the men’s national football team’s historic Asian Cup qualification earlier this month.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Tai Po footballers pay tribute to Hong Kong fire victims during match in Sydney

Match in Australia a day after the tragedy sees Tai Po players observe a minute’s silence and wear black armbands.

Igor Sartori (right) and his Tai Po teammates decline to celebrate his goal in Sydney. Photo: Tai Po FC
Singapore

Opinion | Singapore minister’s comments a reminder that emotions can run very high in sport

Controversy after the Asian Cup qualifier must be seen in the context of what usually happens in the crowds at hotly contested matches.

Singapore’s players celebrate their win over Hong Kong in the Asian Cup qualifiers at Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Ilhan, Shawal shatter Hong Kong hearts, Singapore claim stunning Asian Cup upset

Hong Kong throw away early lead, lose winner-takes-all battle for place at 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Asian Cup heartbreak for Hong Kong, joy unconfined for Singapore – as it happened

Shawal Anuar and Ilhan Fandi strike to send Singapore into Asian Cup for first time since 1984.

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