Overview
- The Asian Football Confederation said it has decided in principle to introduce an AFC Nations League to boost competition among member nations.
- Officials cited limited opponent availability, rising costs, and logistical hurdles as reasons to reorganize international-match windows.
- The league is expected to mirror UEFA’s tiered model with teams facing similarly ranked opponents, though format and timing will be announced later.
- The announcement followed the Confederation of African Football’s plan to start a comparable tournament in 2029.
- In India, the development comes as the AIFF formed a three-member committee to review ISL clubs’ proposal for perpetual control after declining approval, with meetings scheduled for December 22–29.