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Group B: FK Arkadag (TKM) 1-0 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Group B: FK Arkadag (TKM) 1-0 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

Arkadag: Turkmenistan’s FK Arkadag worked hard to secure a 1-0 win against Al Khaldiya SC of Bahrain to progress to the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 on Wednesday.

Arkadag overtook Al Khalidya with the win to finish on seven points, one better than their opponents. Qatar’s Al Ahli SC topped Group B with 10 points. 

Group A: Al Muharraq SC (BHR) 0-3 Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Group A: Al Muharraq SC (BHR) 0-3 Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Arad:  Esteghlal FC made their way into the Round of 16 with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Al Muharraq in their final AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Group A tie at the Sheikh Ali Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium on Wednesday. 

Goals from Esmaeil Gholizadeh, Duckens Nazon and Jasir Asani gave the Islamic Republic of Iran side eight points, six behind group winners Al Wasl of the UAE. Bahrain’s Al Muharraq, who were also in the running coming into the match, finished a point adrift.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ain continue to sizzle

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Ain continue to sizzle

Dubai: Al Ain FC moved five points clear at the top of the UAE Pro League with victory against Al Ittihad Kalba.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria as the season resumed in West Asia following the conclusion of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025.

Group D: Bahrain 3-1 Sudan

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Group D: Bahrain 3-1 Sudan

Doha: Bahrain ended their campaign on a high note with a 3-1 defeat of Sudan in their concluding FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group D tie at Education City Stadium on Tuesday.

Dragan Talajic’s Bahrain ended their campaign in third place on three points.

Preview - Group D: MD3

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group D: MD3

Doha: Iraq will be aiming to end their Group D campaign with victory against Algeria in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 on Tuesday.

Defending champions Algeria, however, will be determined to - at the very least - avoid defeat as Sudan - who play Bahrain - could pip them to a quarter-final spot.

Group D: Bahrain 1-5 Algeria

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Group D: Bahrain 1-5 Algeria

Doha: Bahrain were eliminated after suffering their second defeat in Group D of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, going down 5-1 to Algeria on Saturday.

Their elimination was confirmed following Iraq's 2-0 defeat of Sudan in the group's later tie.

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.