[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-ea-sports-fc-secures-official-license-for-2027-afc-asian-cup-in-saudi-arabia":43,"news-related-ea-sports-fc-secures-official-license-for-2027-afc-asian-cup-in-saudi-arabia-en":77,"news-related-match-ea-sports-fc-secures-official-license-for-2027-afc-asian-cup-in-saudi-arabia-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":67,"title":76},"In a major development for football gaming and Asian football, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a global partnership with EA SPORTS FC. The popular video game franchise will serve as the official licensed product for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, bringing the prestigious continental tournament directly into the digital realm for fans to experience.\n\nThe upcoming tournament, marking the 19th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia from early January 2027 for approximately one month. The competition is taking shape, with 23 of the 24 participating teams already confirmed. The official draw to determine the group stage matchups is set to occur in the host nation's capital, Riyadh, on the 9th of this month. Notably, Japan, aiming for a record-extending fifth title and first since 2011, has been placed in Pot 1, ensuring they will avoid facing other top seeds like Saudi Arabia, Iran, South Korea, Australia, and Uzbekistan in the initial group phase.\n\nUnder the terms of this new agreement, players of select EA SPORTS FC products will be able to engage with the AFC Asian Cup through in-game content and special events. Specific details regarding the implementation, event schedules, and release timelines are expected to be unveiled by EA SPORTS FC later this year, building anticipation among the gaming community.\n\nAFC General Secretary Windsor John expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting its significance for the confederation. He described the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 as the pinnacle of men's national team football in Asia. John stated that welcoming EA SPORTS FC as an official licensed product is a major milestone, symbolizing the AFC's commitment to innovation and embracing new generations of fans by extending the tournament's reach into the digital world. He voiced his confidence that this partnership would enhance the tournament's recognition and appeal, allowing fans globally to participate in the celebration of Asian football.\n\nFrom the gaming side, Jamie McKinlay, Senior Vice President of Publishing for Asia at Electronic Arts, shared similar sentiments. He conveyed pride in partnering with the AFC to bring the 2027 Asian Cup experience to EA SPORTS FC. McKinlay pointed to Asia as home to some of the world's most passionate and rapidly growing football communities, noting that the partnership reflects EA's strong desire to channel that energy to a global audience. He emphasized the goal of creating more authentic and culturally resonant experiences that connect fans with the tournament and help shape the future of football fandom across Asia and the world.\n\nThis licensing deal represents a strategic move to bridge the gap between the live sporting event and its digital representation, potentially increasing engagement among younger demographics and expanding the tournament's footprint beyond traditional broadcast viewership. For gamers and football enthusiasts, it promises a new way to interact with one of Asia's most important sporting events.\n\nBased on reporting from サッカーキング.","news","EA SPORTS FC becomes the official licensed product for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, promising an immersive digital experience for fans worldwide. The partnership aims to boost the tournament's global appeal and connect with a new generation of supporters.","328067789166219265","326135626460041216","Asian Cup","0","2026-05-08T04:58:26Z","ea-sports-fc-secures-official-license-for-2027-afc-asian-cup-in-saudi-arabia","Soccer King","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.soccer-king.jp\u002Fnews\u002Fworld\u002Fasia\u002F20260508\u002F2157123.html","326257815997911040","AFC Totton",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66],"326222712043212800","326222711946743808","326222712865296384","326222711976103936","326257769613103104","326222711745417216","326222712013852672","326257764940648448",[57,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75],"Saudi Arabia","South Korea","Uzbekistan","Australia","Capital","Japan","Iran","Şiran","EA SPORTS FC Secures Official License for 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia",[78,104,107,128],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":79,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":80,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":81,"slug":82,"sourceName":83,"sourceURL":84,"teamId":85,"teamName":86,"teamIds":87,"teamNames":95,"title":103},"Football Australia cuts 20% of staff after consecutive losses, but a $1m APL settlement and Canberra United lifeline suggest a reset. Is this rescue or warning?","332427572870647809","2026-05-20T05:22:59Z","football-australia-s-20-job-cuts-a-1m-reset-or-crisis","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Fsport\u002F2026\u002Fmay\u002F20\u002Ffootball-australia-finances-restructure-redundancies-mixed-signals","326257554231398400","Central Coast Mariners",[85,88,62,89,90,91,92,93,94,63],"326257738751414272","326257554537582592","326257686389723136","326257554302701568","326222707169431552","326222713142120448","326257545754710016",[86,96,71,97,98,99,100,101,102,72],"Western United","Auckland","Together","Sydney","Anderlecht","Canada","Newcastle","Football Australia's 20% Job Cuts: A $1m Reset or Crisis?",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":105,"teamNames":106,"title":76},[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66],[57,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":108,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":109,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":110,"slug":111,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":112,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":113,"teamNames":120,"title":127},"Japan's U-17 women's national team secured two straight wins at the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026, defeating India with three second-half goals. The young Nadeshiko continue strong start.","327188157957148673","2026-05-05T13:25:21Z","japan-u-17-women-s-team-cruises-past-india-with-three-second-half-goals-in","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.soccer-king.jp\u002Fnews\u002Fjapan\u002Fnadeshiko\u002F20260505\u002F2156275.html",[56,64,114,115,92,116,117,118,119],"326257788672020480","326257789708013568","326257546392244224","326257613643714560","326257615342407680","326257688390406144",[57,73,121,122,100,123,124,125,126],"India","China","Nottingham Forest","Hassania Agadir","FC Winterthur","2 de Mayo","Japan U-17 Women's Team Cruises Past India with Three Second-Half Goals in Asian Cup",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":129,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":130,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":131,"slug":132,"sourceName":133,"sourceURL":134,"teamId":62,"teamName":71,"teamIds":135,"teamNames":138,"title":141},"Australia grants humanitarian visas to five Iranian women's national soccer players who refused to sing their anthem at the Asian Cup, shielding them from potential punishment in Iran.","327061592959094785","2026-03-10T15:49:18Z","australia-offers-humanitarian-visas-to-iranian-women-s-soccer-team-after","Wikinews","https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikinews.org\u002Fwiki\u002FAustralia_grants_refuge_to_five_Iranian_women%27s_national_soccer_team_players",[62,136,91,137,65,66,92,116],"326257745512632320","326257667678932992",[71,139,99,140,74,75,100,123],"Members","Police","Australia Offers Humanitarian Visas to Iranian Women's Soccer Team After Anthem Protest"]