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West Asia Wrap: Race remains tight in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Race remains tight in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

Doha: Al Hilal SFC and Shabab Al Ahli maintained their pole positions in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates respectively with crucial wins this past week.

Al Sadd SC, meanwhile, took over the Qatar Stars League top spot with all three teams holding single point advantages at the top in their respective leagues.

There was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly look back of the domestic action across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held; Erbil suffer setback

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held; Erbil suffer setback

Doha: Al Hilal SFC's lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League was reduced to five points following a 1-1 draw with Al Riyadh on Sunday.

Erbil SC's title hopes suffered a setback in Iraq while there were also matches in Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman, so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal, Al Gharafa firmly in charge

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal, Al Gharafa firmly in charge

Doha: Al Hilal SFC widened their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League with two crucial wins the past week while Al Gharafa SC showed no signs of slowing down in Qatar.

Al Ain suffered a setback in the UAE Pro League while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman and Syria.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal surge clear; Al Gharafa, Al Ain in control

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal surge clear; Al Gharafa, Al Ain in control

Doha: Al Hilal SFC opened a four-point gap at the top of the Saudi Pro League after Al Nassr Club suffered a second successive defeat.

Al Ain FC hold a four-point lead in the UAE Pro League while Al Gharafa SC are one better in Qatar. There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our review of the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Ronaldo stars as Al Nassr continue to dictate

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Ronaldo stars as Al Nassr continue to dictate

Doha: Al Nassr Club stayed firmly in charge of the Saudi Pro League title race with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice in their 3-0 win over Al Akhdoud.

Al Gharafa SC's push for Qatar Stars League glory suffered a setback while Al Ain FC were held in the UAE.

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

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 B: Oman 2-1 Comoros

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Group B: Oman 2-1 Comoros

Doha: Oman secured a 2-1 win against Comoros in their final FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group B tie at Stadium 974 on Monday but it was in vain as they exited the tournament.

Despite moving up to four points, Morocco’s 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the other match saw them advancing instead of Carlos Queiroz’s side.

Preview - Group B: MD3

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group B: MD3

Doha: Oman are ready to do their part when they take on Comoros in their final FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group B tie on Monday.

A valuable point was earned on Friday after they held FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-finalists Morocco to a goalless draw to keep their faint hopes of a place in the quarter-finals alive.

Group B: Oman 0-0 Morocco

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Group B: Oman 0-0 Morocco

Al Rayyan: Oman had to settle for a goalless draw with 10-man Morocco in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group B tie at the Education City Stadium on Friday. 

The result left Oman’s knockout stage hopes hanging by a thread and they have to defeat Comoros on Monday to stand a chance of advancing. Morocco, who moved up to four points, will face already qualified Saudi Arabia.

Preview - Group B: MD2

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group B: MD2

Doha: Saudi Arabia will be aiming to maintain their winning start when they take on Comoros in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group B tie at the Al Bayt Stadium on Friday.

Salem Al Dawsari delivered a standout performance against Oman, setting up goals for Feras Al Brikan and Saleh Al Shehri in the opening day win against Oman. 

Group B: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Oman

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Group B: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Oman

Doha: Saudi Arabia held off a spirited Oman to win 2-1 their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group B tie at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday.

The Green Falcons will meet Comoros next on Friday, while Oman play Morocco.

Qualifiers - Group G: Syria 2-2 Myanmar; Oman 4-0 Afghanistan

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group G: Syria 2-2 Myanmar; Oman 4-0 Afghanistan

Yangon: Myanmar held off a late fightback from Syria to advance to the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ following a 2-2 stalemate in their concluding  Qualifiers Group G tie on Sunday.

Myanmar finished with 10 points, one ahead of Oman with Syria a further two adrift to seal a return to the Finals for the first time since 2006.