The AFC Challenge Cup was a football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for national teams from developing countries in Asia. Established in 2006, the tournament aimed to provide these teams with competitive opportunities and promote football in the region. It featured a series of qualifying rounds leading to a final tournament held every two years. The competition included teams from various Asian nations, with the top teams competing for the title. The AFC Challenge Cup was replaced by the AFC Asian Cup qualification process in 2015, marking the end of its run as a separate tournament.