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Preview - Group D: MD2

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group D: MD2

Doha: Iraq will be aiming to tighten their grip on a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 when they face Sudan in their Group D tie at Stadium 974 on Saturday.

Graham Arnold’s charges edged Bahrain 2-1 and have a two-point advantage at the summit after Sudan held 2021 champions Algeria to a goalless draw.

Ebrahim Lutfalla’s own goal gave Iraq the momentum to secure an opening day victory with Mohanad Ali doubling their lead in the 25th minute  before Bahrain scored a late consolation through Sayed Hashim.

Group D: Iraq 2-1 Bahrain

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Group D: Iraq 2-1 Bahrain

Doha: Iraq got their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group D campaign off to a flying start with a 2-1 win against Bahrain on Wednesday.

An own goal from Bahrain keeper Ebrahim Lutfalla gave Iraq the momentum before Mohanad Ali sealed the win from inside the box.

Iraq will next meet Sudan on Saturday, with Bahrain taking on defending champions Algeria, who were held to a goalless draw by Sudan in their opening match.

Qualifiers - Group A: Bahrain 10-0 Brunei Darussalam; Timor-Leste 2-1 Sri Lanka; China PR 4-0 Bangladesh

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Bahrain 10-0 Brunei Darussalam; Timor-Leste 2-1 Sri Lanka; China PR 4-0 Bangladesh

Chongqing: China PR confirmed their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ ticket with a 4-0 win against Bangladesh on Sunday.

The victory meant China PR finished with a perfect 15 points, with Bangladesh three adrift.

Bahrain and Timor-Leste, meanwhile, completed their campaigns with victories against Brunei Darussalam and Sri Lanka respectively.

Qatar 2025: All you need to know

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Qatar 2025: All you need to know

Doha: The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 kicks off on Monday with 16 teams set to vie for the title.

Ahead of the competition kicking off with Group A action, the-AFC.com sums up all you need to know about the FIFA Arab Cup.

Qualifiers - Group A: Brunei Darussalam 0-2 Timor-Leste; Bangladesh 2-1 Bahrain; Sri Lanka 0-8 China PR

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Brunei Darussalam 0-2 Timor-Leste; Bangladesh 2-1 Bahrain; Sri Lanka 0-8 China PR

Chongqing: Bangladesh and China PR are set for a blockbuster final day clash after both registered their fourth consecutive wins in Group A of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers on Friday.

Bangladesh defeated Bahrain 2-1 while China PR strolled to an 8-0 win against Sri Lanka.

Timor-Leste, meanwhile, registered their first points with a 2-0 defeat of Brunei Darussalam.

Bahrain, Oman confirm spots

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Bahrain, Oman confirm spots

Doha: Bahrain and Oman advanced to the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 group stage after carving out tough wins on Wednesday.

It was, however, the end of the road for Lebanon and Yemen.

Qualifiers - Group A: Sri Lanka 0-5 Bangladesh; Timor-Leste 0-3 Bahrain; China PR 12-0 Brunei Darussalam

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Sri Lanka 0-5 Bangladesh; Timor-Leste 0-3 Bahrain; China PR 12-0 Brunei Darussalam

Chongqing: Bangladesh and China PR stayed perfect in Group A of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers with resounding victories on Wednesday.

Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka 5-0 while China PR cruised 12-0 past Brunei Darussalam. 

Bahrain kept their slim hopes of qualifying alive with a 3-0 defeat of Timor-Leste.

Qualifiers - Group A: Bangladesh 8-0 Brunei Darussalam; Bahrain 2-1 Sri Lanka; China PR 14-0 Timor-Leste

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Bangladesh 8-0 Brunei Darussalam; Bahrain 2-1 Sri Lanka; China PR 14-0 Timor-Leste

Chongqing: Bangladesh and China PR stayed perfect in Group A of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers with resounding wins on Monday.

Bangladesh defeated Brunei Darussalam 8-0 while China PR cruised 14-0 past Timor-Leste.

Bahrain, meanwhile, revived their hopes with a 2-1 win over Sri Lanka.

Qualifiers - Group A: Bangladesh 5-0 Timor-Leste; Brunei Darussalam 0-4 Sri Lanka; Bahrain 0-4 China PR

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Bangladesh 5-0 Timor-Leste; Brunei Darussalam 0-4 Sri Lanka; Bahrain 0-4 China PR

Chongqing: Bangladesh, China PR and Sri Lanka kicked off their respective AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A campaigns with victories on Saturday.

Bangladesh cruised 5-0 past Timor-Leste while China and Sri Lanka defeated Bahrain and Brunei Darussalam respectively by 4-0 score lines. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Gharafa maintain pace in Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Gharafa maintain pace in Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Doha: Al Nassr Club registered their eighth consecutive victory as they remained in charge of the Saudi Pro League.

Al Gharafa SC stayed equally hot in the Qatar Stars League, sitting top with a four-point advantage while there was also action in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Group B: Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) 0-0 PFC Andijon (UZB)

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Group B: Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) 0-0 PFC Andijon (UZB)

Arad: Al Khaldiya SC and PFC Andijon battled to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group B tie on Wednesday.

The result put Al Khaldiya on six points, a point behind leaders Al Ahli SC of Qatar with Andijon third on four

Group A: Al Wasl FC (UAE) 2-2 Al Muharraq SC (BHR)

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Group A: Al Wasl FC (UAE) 2-2 Al Muharraq SC (BHR)

Dubai: Adryelson headed in a 84th minute equaliser to keep Al Wasl FC on top of Group A in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 on Wednesday as the side from the United Arab Emirates twice came back from behind to draw 2-2 with Bahrain’s Al Muharraq SC.

Juninho Piauiense gave the visitors a second minute lead but a Nicolas Gimenez penalty three minutes into first half stoppage time levelled the scores before Elliot Simoes restored Muharraq’s lead three minutes after the restart.

But Adryelson responded with six minutes remaining to earn his side a draw that keeps Al Wasl three points clear of Muharraq in the standings.