The AFC will launch the AFC Association League.

The AFC announced on the 21st that they plan to launch the AFC Association League in the near future, aiming to strengthen the development of member associations' representative teams and establish a more systematic and sustainable international competition framework. The announcement stated that the AFC is committed to providing member associations with a high-quality and stable development path to achieve their long-term vision for promoting Asian football development. However, due to limited opponent choices, increasing operational costs, and complex logistical support, it is becoming increasingly difficult to effectively utilize the FIFA international match windows, which will reduce the competitive value of international matches.