The Union of Arab Football Associations is the governing body of football in the Arab League. Established in 1974, UAFA is an independent body comprising 22 member associations: twelve from Asia and ten from Africa.
History
The Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) was established on 27 January 1974 in Tripoli, Libya. 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. == Presidents ==
Men's national teams Rankings are calculated by FIFA. Last updated 22 December 2025 Women's national teams Rankings are calculated by FIFA. Last updated 11 December 2025 == International competitions participation ==
International competitions participation
;Legend • — CAF teams • — AFC teams • — Champions • — Runners-up • — Third place • — Fourth place • – Semi-final (no third place match) • QF — Quarterfinals (1934–1938, 1954–1970, and 1986–present: knockout round of 8) • R2 — Round 2 (1974–1978, second group stage, top 8; 1982: second group stage, top 12; 1986–2022: knockout round of 16) • R1 — Round 1 (1930, 1950–1970 and 1986-present: group stage; 1934–1938: knockout round of 16; 1974–1982: first group stage) • Q — Qualified for upcoming tournament • — Qualified but withdrew • — Did not qualify • — Did not enter / Withdrew / Banned / Entry not accepted by FIFA • — Hosts • — Not affiliated to FIFA FIFA World Cup FIFA Women's World Cup Olympic Games FIFA Arab Cup Note: in the 2025 tournament, the third place match was abandoned. FIFA later declared that both participating teams would share third place in the tournament. Arab Games Defunct competitions FIFA Confederations Cup == See also ==