2016 AFF Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host countries |
Myanmar Philippines |
| Dates | 19 November – 17 December |
| Teams | 8 |
The 2016 AFF Championship (marketed as the 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup due to the company's sponsorship) will be the eleventh edition of the AFF Championship, the football championship of nations affiliated to the ASEAN Football Federation. The group stages of the Championships (Semi-finals onwards can be held in any of the nations that advance) by Myanmar and the Philippines.[1] The whole tournament will run from 19 November – 17 December 2016.[2]
Hosts
At the 11th ASEAN Football Federation Council meeting in Naypyidaw on 21 December 2013, Myanmar and the Philippines were named as co-hosts of the tournament. This will mark the first time that both nations will host the regional tournament.[3]
Venues
The Philippine Football Federation is having talks with the Negros Occidental Football Association regarding the possibility of hosting matches at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod. Iloilo City is also being eyed as the second host venue for the games. The ASEAN Football Federation has also inspected the Philippine Sports Stadium to assess it capability to host matches of the AFF Championship.[4] The Philippine Sports Stadium is being considered as the primary Philippine venue with the Rizal Memorial Stadium as the secondary venue.[5]
Qualification
Also during the AFF Council Meeting in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, Cambodia were named as hosts for the qualification tournament.[6] The top seven teams at the 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup including the qualifiers, automatically qualifies for the final round. Myanmar and the Philippines automatically qualifies to the final round as hosts.[7]
Note: Indonesia is suspended by FIFA and they won't be able to participate in the tournament if suspension imposed on them won't be lifted in time for the tournament.
Final tournament
Group Stage
| Key to colours in group tables | |
|---|---|
| Top two placed teams advanced to the semi-finals | |
Tie-breaking criteria
Ranking in each group shall be determine as follows:
- Greater number of points obtained in all the group matches;
- Goal difference in all the group matches;
- Greater number of goals scored in all the group matches.
If two or more teams are equal on the basis on the above three criteria, the place shall be determined as follows:
- Result of the direct match between the teams concerned;
- Kicks from the penalty mark if the teams concerned are still on the field of play;
- Drawing lots by the Organising Committee.
Group A
| Team | Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Myanmar |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group B
- All matches to be played in Philippines.
- Times listed are local (UTC+7)
| Team | Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philippines |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
- ↑ "Vietnam to host 2016 U-16 Youth Championship". Malaysian Digest. 26 October 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ↑ "Calendar of Events". ASEAN Football Federation. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ↑ "Myanmar and Philippines to Host AFF Suzuki Cup 2016". ASEAN Football Federation. 22 December 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ↑ Galunan, Jerome Jr. (25 November 2015). "Panaad eyed to host 2016 Suzuki Cup". Watchmen Daily Journal. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- ↑ Guerrero, Bob (13 January 2016). "What to expect in Philippine football in 2016". Rappler. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
- ↑ "AFF to Organize ASEAN All-Stars Charity Match". ASEAN Football Federation. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
- ↑ Hein Soe Tun (20 December 2014). "Myanmar to host 2016 Asean Championship (AFF Suzuki Cup)". Myanmar Football Federation. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
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