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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

'Even years' the reason for halting the candidacy to host the Asian Football Cup

The Asian Football Confederation has halted the candidacy process for hosting the AFC Asian Cup in 2031 and 2035 due to proposed changes in the international match schedule.

Mar 20 • 11:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Asian Confederation insists that Iran's national team will participate in the World Cup

The Asian Football Confederation reinforces that Iran's national team is planning to participate in the upcoming 2026 World Cup despite security concerns raised by the U.S.

Mar 16 • 13:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

After Brief Threats to Players' Lives, Iran Still Intends to Play in the World Cup

Despite warnings from President Trump about the safety of Iranian players, the Asian Football Confederation has stated that Iran is still expected to participate in the World Cup.

Mar 16 • 10:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Which football team could replace Iran in the World Cup 2026

FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation are considering giving Iran's vacant World Cup spot to Iraq, the next best-placed team in qualifying, with the UAE also in contention.

Mar 11 • 15:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

Trapped Players, Delayed Matches, and the Shadow of War: The Crisis of 'Emerging Football Empire'

Military tensions in the Middle East are significantly impacting the sports world, particularly leading to the delay and uncertainty of various football tournaments.

Mar 10 • 05:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Trapped Players, Delayed Matches, and the Shadow of War… Football's Emerging Empire in Crisis

In the Middle East, escalating military tensions are affecting the sports world, leading to delays and cancellations of football tournaments due to security concerns and travel restrictions.

Mar 10 • 05:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The Asian Football Confederation postpones 4 matches in the Elite Champions League

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed four matches in the Elite Champions League due to escalating tensions in the Middle East influenced by the US-Israeli actions against Iran.

Mar 3 • 08:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

The Conflict in the Middle East Also Affects Football. What About the World Championship in the USA?

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed matches in the Asian Champions League due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns about the participation of Iranian players in the World Cup in the USA.

Mar 1 • 15:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Asia suspended football due to the conflict in the Middle East: what will happen with the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain after the bombings in Qatar

The Asian Football Confederation has suspended all planned football matches in the Middle East due to escalating conflicts, raising concerns about the upcoming Finalissima between Argentina and Spain.

Mar 1 • 13:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

AFC postpones Champions League for the West Zone

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed matches in the Champions League for the western region due to the current situation in the Middle East.

Mar 1 • 06:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Announcement of the Countries Nominated to Host the Asian Cup 2031 and 2035

The Asian Football Confederation announced the final list of countries applying to host the next two editions of the AFC Asian Cup in 2031 and 2035.

Feb 4 • 12:23 UTC

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