AFC 2026 qualifying: Saudis stumble with surprise loss in Indonesia
November 21 – Indonesia stunned Saudi Arabia 2-0, a result that left Group C in the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying wide open.
November 11 – Tonight (Friday), Sreenidi Deccan will open the new season of India’s I-League against Gokulam Kerala without an official broadcaster in place to cover the competition.
November 21 – While the world continues to look on at the horrors being committed by Israeli military forces in Palestine, their football team, who were in camp outside the country when the Israelis began their invasion, continue to defy the odds.
November 21 – The AFC’s road to 2026 qualifying groups closed off 2024 with Japan, South Korea and Iran leading their six-team groups ahead of the final four qualifying fixtures to be played in the March and June international windows in 2026.
AFC 2026 qualifiers: Aussies let points slip with draws against Saudi and Bahrain
November 21 – Australia’s World Cup hopes remain in doubt after a 2-2 draw with Bahrain in Group C in the third round of World Cup qualifying.
Kelme expands AFC deal to include new club competitions alongside national team championships
November 11 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced an extension and expansion of its partnership with global sportswear brand Kelme.
AFC celebrates stand out year for women’s game as it continues to build capacity
November 18 – The 3rd AFC Women’s Football Conference has concluded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, following three days of discussions aimed at elevating women’s football in Asia.
Bundesliga’s Dream China player development initiative enters second season
November 14 – Following last year’s successful Bundesliga Dream China initiative, Bundesliga International and the Chinese Football Association (CFA) have announced a second edition set for April 2025.
AFC releases detail on Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026
November 13 – The AFC has announced new details for the Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 during the AFC Women’s Football Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
AFC’s Women’s Football Conference returns after 5-year gap
November 12 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) marked the return of its Women’s Football Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after a five-year hiatus. First held in 2019, the conference reopened with the AFC Special Grassroots Awards and AFC Special Elite Youth Football Awards, celebrating the dedication of AFC Member Associations (MAs) in building future generations of Asian football talent.
Japan dominate AFC Grassroots Awards
November 12 – Taking place on the sidelines of the 3rd AFC Women’s Football Conference, the 2024 edition of the awards saw Japan’s Nozomi Hiroyama and Miyo Okamoto recognised as the Youth Coach of the Year (Male) and (Female) respectively while the Prince Takamado U-15 Regional League won the Youth League of the Year title.
Indonesia wins 2026 Futsal hosting as AFC brings in qualification changes across multiple competitions
November 11 – Indonesia has been chosen as the host for the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup, following a recommendation from the AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee.
End of the $110m road for injury-plagued Neymar in Saudi?
November 8 – Brazilian star Neymar reportedly faces being axed by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in January amid continued injury problems.
Draw for 2025 U20 Asian Cup China held in Shenzen
November 8: The draw for the 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 has seen the China PR, champions in 1985, drawn with Australia, Kyrgyz Republic and Qatar in Group A.
Saudi real estate giant starts first stage of tender process for ‘National Guard Stadium’ in Riyadh
November 6 – Saudi giga-project developer ROSHN has opened prequalification for a contract to build a new stadium adjacent to the National Guard facilities in southwest Riyadh as Saudi looks to gear up preparations for the 2034 World Cup, with their status as hosts all but announced.
