With league action cancelled, Indonesia looks to bounce back
Football in Indonesia has been ground to a halt with successive delays and cancelations. Will 2021 see a resurgence for the sport in the country?
'Confident' AFC confirms 2023 Asian Cup in China
The 18th edition of the Asian Cup will take place in China from June 16 to July 16, 2023, the Asian Football Confederation said on Thursday.
ACL expansion brings hope to more Southeast Asia sides
Football from Southeast Asia is set to expand its reach as the AFC awards berths to more countries next year.
Successful end to 2020 means plenty more for Asian football
Despite all the delays and uncertainties, the AFC pulled off the Champions League in 2020 and that bodes well for its future.
Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim to miss Asian CL
Malaysian champs Johor Darul Ta'zim will not travel to Qatar for the Asian Champions League after being denied permission to leave the country.
Matches, matches and more matches: Soccer's road map to 2022 World Cup won't be easy
The year 2020 has been tough for soccer, but the calendar has no room in it between now and the World Cup. How will the battle for players play out?
Shan United win Myanmar title, qualify for AFC Cup
Shan United wins the Myanmar National League crown, guaranteeing it a place in next season's AFC Cup.
Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim tops Terengganu
Johor Darul Ta'zim FC opens an eight-point lead atop the Malaysia Super League table.
Asian Football Confederation cancels AFC Cup
This year's edition of the AFC Cup has been canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the continent's governing body for soccer said Thursday.
Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim tops Perak FA
Johor Darul Ta'zim FC records a Malaysia Super League win with a 7-0 thrashing of Perak FA.
Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim wins in restart
Johor Darul Ta'zim edged Pahang FA 3-2 as the 2020 Malaysia Super League season resumed after a five-month stoppage.
Everything you need to know about the state of football in Asia
With the AFC Champions League set to resume in September, here's a look at where football stands in leagues across the region.
Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed until 2021
The matches had been scheduled to take place in October and November 2020.
Vietnam to host AFC Cup matches in Southeast Asia
Vietnam has been selected as a centralized host for two AFC Cup groups in the Southeast Asia zone.
Qatar to host Asian Champions League matches in West Asia
Qatar, which will host the 2022 World Cup, will be the regional hub for West Asia in this year's Asian Champions League matches.
Malaysia to host Asian Champions League matches
Malaysia will be the Asian Champions League's centralized hub in East Asia with matches in the region due to restart in October.
AFC Champs League, AFC Cup to restart in Sept.
The AFC Champions League and the AFC Cup club competitions will restart in September and will be playing all matches at centralized locations.
'Tournaments like Asian Cup vital for Indian football'
Former players feel hosting the 2027 edition could help India find more heroes like Chhetri.
India among five bids to host 2027 Asian Cup
India is one of five nations to have expressed an interest in hosting the 2027 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday.
James Younghusband changed the landscape for Philippines football
James Younghusband's success for the Azkals helped spark an entire country's interest in the sport.
India submit bid to host 2027 Asian Cup
If India wins the bid, it will be the first time the country will host the continental event
Viduka: Neill 'undermined' me at 2007 Asian Cup
Mark Viduka has broken a 13-year silence on Australia's poor showing at the 2007 Asian Cup, blaming Lucas Neill for the Socceroos' early exit.
Viduka: Neill sulked & undermined at the '07 Asian Cup (2:55)
Virus forces AFC to delay Asian Cup bid process
Nations considering bids to host the 2027 Asian Cup have been given extra time to lodge expressions of interest due to the coronavirus pandemic.
India get third AFC slot for 2021, possible direct ACL group entry
India will get an additional AFC slot in 2021, including a possible direct entry into the AFC Champions League group stage.
AFC Cup Ladder
| GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Thailand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| Bahrain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| India | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Jordan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Palestine | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| Syria | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| South Korea | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| China | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Kyrgyz Republic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Philippines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Iran | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
| Iraq | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Vietnam | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Yemen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
| GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Qatar | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 9 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Lebanon | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| North Korea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -13 | 0 |
| AFC ASIAN CUP - GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Oman | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Turkmenistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |