Arab Football Association unveils season calendar through 2029

The Arab Football Association has released its four-year competition schedule, outlining a packed program of tournaments running until 2029.

The announcement came on Monday during the Association’s General Assembly in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The meeting also saw Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal re-elected by acclamation as chairman of the Federation Council for the 2025–2029 term.

The new council features Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Hani Abu Rida, Fawzi Lekjaa, Hashem Haidar, Abdullah Al-Junaibi, Ahmed Yahya, and Dr. Moatasem Jaafar, along with Jibril Rajoub representing Palestine and Samar Nassar occupying the women’s seat.

Upcoming Tournaments

2026

• Arab U-17 Cup – Libya (April 21–May 7)
• Arab U-20 Cup – Iraq (July 23–August 8)
• Lebanese Futsal Clubs Championship (October 1–11)

2027

• Arab U-17 Cup – Iraq
• Arab Women’s Cup – Morocco
• Arab Beach Soccer Cup – Mauritania
• Libya Futsal Championship

2028

• Arab U-17 Cup – Egypt
• Arab U-20 Cup – Egypt
• UAE Futsal Clubs Championship

2029

• Arab U-17 Cup – Iraq
• Arab Beach Soccer Cup – Mauritania
• Arab U-17 Girls Championship – UAE
• UAE Futsal Championship