FIFA have sanctioned Yemen for using an ineligible player in their AFC first phase Group H match against Korea DPR. Yemen had lost the match 1-0 anyway, but that has now been changed to a 3-0 forfeiture. more...

The draw for the AFC preliminary round was held at AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the results have thrown South Asia neighbours India and Nepal together in one of the notable pairings. more...

The Asian Football Confederation has announced that its qualifying tournament for the 2018 Men’s World Cup will begin on THU 12 MAR 2015, with a preliminary round involving the twelve lowest ranked teams to enter. The draw for this round will be held on TUE 10 FEB 2015. more...