[1][2][3] Established in 1974, UAFA is an independent body comprising 22 member associations: twelve from Asia and ten from Africa.

[4][5][6][7] UAFA organises a number of competitions, most notably the Arab Cup for national teams (which has been organised by FIFA since 2021) and the Arab Club Champions Cup for club teams.

[8][9][10][11] The Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) was established on 27 January 1974 in Tripoli, Libya.

[12] In 1976, a general assembly was held in Damascus, Syria, and the football association headquarters were transferred to their present seat in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

[14] Last updated 28 November 2024 Rankings are calculated by FIFA.