Asian Football Confederation

Infantino strengthens position amid restructuring and FFF's

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Latest: French Football Federation withdraws support for Gianni Infantino

The leadership crisis surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino has evolved into a period of administrative restructuring and deepening European opposition. While Infantino’s position was previously viewed as precariou

2026 FIFA World Cup: Economic, digital, and leadership after

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Latest: Mexico 2026 World Cup commercial strategies show brand saturation challenges

Following the tournament, FIFA reported massive commercial success, with cycle revenues from 2023–2026 projected to exceed $15 billion. The event saw an estimated 6.8 million visitors attending 104 matches over 39 days.

Vietnam dominates AFF Cup 2026 with record Best XI

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Latest: Vietnam football team sets record with 10 spots in AFF Cup 2026 Best XI

Vietnam’s preparations for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 have transitioned from injury concerns to record-breaking individual and team achievements. While the squad initially faced roster challenges, including the loss of defe

Football Association of Malaysia election preparations

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Latest: Football Association of Malaysia faces leadership election challenges

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is preparing for an election congress on September 17 to fill 11 positions for the 2025-2029 term. The presidency contest remains the central focus, with three prominent figures

Vietnam U20 AFC Asian Cup qualification

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Latest: Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi faces scrutiny after U20 Vietnam's qualifying failure

The 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualification Group C matches concluded at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho with U20 Vietnam failing to qualify. Following an opening 3-0 loss to U20 North Korea and a 1-2 defeat to U20 Palestine, V

Yemen sports and youth development initiatives

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Latest: Yemen launches first Arab ‘Ticket to Life’ scouting program and football coaching courses

Yemen is implementing various sports and youth development initiatives. The Minister of Youth and Sports, Nayef Saleh Al-Bakri, inspected sports infrastructure in Aden and visited the national football team’s training ca

South Korea football governance scandals

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Latest: FIFA postpones inspection of Korea Football Association

In late July 2026, a National Assembly hearing revealed a text from lawmaker Yoon Yong-geun to former KFA president Jeong Mong-gyu, prompting calls for resignations. Subsequent investigations confirmed that between 2011

2027 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification

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Latest: AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifying groups determined

Preparations for the 2027 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification have progressed through team training and group assignments. The Indonesia U-17 national team completed a two-match friendly series against Uzbekistan, remaining

FIFA-UEFA legal and political battle over commercial rights

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Latest: UEFA and FIFA conflict escalates over investor plans

The dispute between FIFA and UEFA has evolved from a political disagreement into a fundamental struggle over the control of football’s long-term revenue. The conflict centered on the proposed ‘FIFA Forward Enterprise’ (F

Rugby developments in Fiji and Solomon Islands

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Latest: Youth football tournaments announced for Solomon Islands and Singapore

In Fiji, the Under-19 men’s head coach, Marika Rodu, announced the final squad for the upcoming OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa. The selection process included trials in Fiji and New Zealand, as well as scouting pla

2026-27 AFC Champions League tournament matchups

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Latest: JFA announces new ACL entry rules and 2026-27 tournament details

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has finalized the matchups for the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) and AFC Champions League 2 (ACL2). The ACLE features an expanded league stage of 32 clubs. High-profil