Shaikh Salman: Asian Football's World Cup Prospects Stronger Than Ever for 2026

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), has declared that the foundation for Asian success on the global stage is stronger than ever ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. With the tournament expanding to 48 teams, Asia will have eight direct slots, giving teams like Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Saudi Arabia a golden opportunity to shine. Shaikh Salman highlighted the region's growing competitiveness, citing recent AFC Asian Cup performances an...