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Qualifiers - Group E: Saudi Arabia 1-0 Qatar; Oman 1-1 Hong Kong, China

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group E: Saudi Arabia 1-0 Qatar; Oman 1-1 Hong Kong, China

Doha: Saudi Arabia topped Group E to qualify for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ after defeating Qatar 1-0 on Sunday.

With three wins in the bag, the three-time champions finished five points ahead of Oman, who fought back to hold Hong Kong, China to a 1-1 draw to take one of the best runners-up qualification spots.

Qualifiers - Group E: Oman 2-3 Saudi Arabia; Hong Kong, China 0-3 Qatar

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group E: Oman 2-3 Saudi Arabia; Hong Kong, China 0-3 Qatar

Doha: Saudi Arabia stayed perfect in Group E after defeating Oman 3-2 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers match on Thursday.

With six points in the bag, the 2018 champions hold the advantage with a three-point gap on Oman and Qatar.

Qatar revived their campaign with a 3-0 win against Hong Kong, China.

Group E: Qatar 1-2 Oman; Saudi Arabia 2-0 Hong Kong, China

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Group E: Qatar 1-2 Oman; Saudi Arabia 2-0 Hong Kong, China

Doha: Oman put on a spirited display to edge Qatar 2-1 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group E tie on Monday.

Saudi Arabia stamped their authority in the other fixture with a 2-0 win over Hong Kong, China.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd impress

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd impress

Doha: Al Nassr showed they mean business in their title defence with two wins in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Sadd SC were equally impressive in Qatar while the action in UAE was sizzling as three teams lead the early race.

There was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic scene across West Asia.

Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Kuala Lumpur: Teams aiming to vie for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027™ title discovered their Qualifiers challenge following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 35 teams were divided into seven groups of five to contest a single round-robin centralised league for the qualifying rounds that run from November 8 to 20, 2026.

The seven group winners will join the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 who have automatically qualified - Australia, China PR, Japan (defending champions), Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam - in the Finals.

Oman FA champions social inclusion through Down Syndrome and Autism programme

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Oman FA champions social inclusion through Down Syndrome and Autism programme

Muscat: Supported by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF), the Oman Football Association (OFA) successfully delivered an inclusive football programme for people with Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Muscat, Oman.

Benefiting a total of 36 participants — 15 with Down Syndrome and 21 with Autism — the programme was conducted in collaboration with the Oman Paralympic Committee, Oman Autism Society and Special Olympics Oman.

#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Thu, 28 May, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers are set to be a scintillating affair following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

To be staged between August 25 and September 6, 2026 in a centralised league system, these Qualifiers will feature the implementation of a new format as part of key reforms to the AFC’s youth competitions that were ratified earlier this year.

Designed to ensure more meaningful matches and opportunities for teams to compete against opponents of similar technical competency, a two-phase system featuring a promotion and relegation mechanism has been introduced.

West Asia Wrap: Champs crowned in Iraq, Lebanon

Mon, 25 May, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Champs crowned in Iraq, Lebanon

Doha: Air Force SC and Al Ansar were crowned champions of Iraq and Lebanon respectively over the past week.

Joao Felix celebrated Al Nassr Club emerging the Saudi Pro League champions by being named the Player of the Season.

Champions Al Seeb Club concluded their Oman Pro League season in style while there were also matches in Kuwait and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asia domestic scene.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Hilal set for final day drama

Sun, 17 May, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Hilal set for final day drama

Doha: The race for the Saudi Pro League title will go down to the wire after Al Hilal SFC stayed within two points of Al Nassr Club on Saturday with just one matchday remaining.

Al Muharraq Club retained their Bahraini Premier League crown while there were also matches in the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Oman. The-AFC.com takes a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

#AsianCup2027 - The Groups

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#AsianCup2027 - The Groups

Riyadh: Fans can expect a scintillating AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following Saturday's Final Draw in Riyadh.

While the usual teams will start as the pre-tournament favourites, the continental showpiece has a tendency of producing surprises and the-AFC.com takes a look at what can be expected from the groups.

West Asia Wrap: Showdown in Riyadh; champs crowned in UAE, Jordan, Oman

Mon, 11 May, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Showdown in Riyadh; champs crowned in UAE, Jordan, Oman

Doha: Al Nassr Club and Al Hilal SFC will square off on Tuesday in the Saudi Pro League decider while champions were crowned in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Oman.

Al Gharafa SC stunned AL Sadd Sc in the Amir Cup final in Qatar while leaders Air Force SC suffered defeat in Iraq.

Join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asian domestic scene.

#AsianCup2027 - Final Draw: What they said

Sun, 10 May, 2026

#AsianCup2027 - Final Draw: What they said

Riyadh: The stage is set for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with Saturday’s Final Draw producing six enticing groups.

As the teams plan their preparations for the January 7-February 5, 2027 continental showpiece, the-AFC.com listened to what several head coaches had to say after the glittering Final Draw at the historical Salwa Palace in Riyadh.