#ACLTwo - Matchday 6 (East): Facts & Figures

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

#ACLTwo - Matchday 6 (East): Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Group Stage (East) came to a close this past week, with the continent witnessing agony and ecstasy as qualification was sealed and dreams were dashed.

As the eight teams who advanced to the Round of 16 wait to learn their fate at the draw on December 30, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from Matchday Six.

#ACLElite - MD6 (East): In numbers

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite - MD6 (East): In numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six (East) of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 concluded this past week with the race for Round of 16 places remaining tight.

After an exciting matchday, the-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye from the East Zone.

Preview - Round 2: AS FAR (MAR) v Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC (CHN)

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Preview - Round 2: AS FAR (MAR) v Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC (CHN)

Berrechid: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC will be ready to produce their best when they take on Moroccan side AS FAR in the second round of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026 on Sunday. 

At stake will be a semi-final showdown with European champions Arsenal and Wuhan Jiangda will be determined to not let the opportunity slip by.

Vote for your #AWCL Magic Moment Presented by STA

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Vote for your #AWCL Magic Moment Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: From last-ditch saves to length-of-the-pitch patterns, the AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26™ group stage has already delivered the whole highlight reel.

These are the flashes of brilliance that turned matches, lifted crowds and told you everything about resilience, class and chemistry in a single frame.

Looking back at the completed three matchdays, the-AFC.com has selected eight of the Magic Moments Presented by STA and asks you, the fans, to vote for your favourite at the bottom of this article. Consider it your licence to relive, rewind and reward the moment that made you leap from your seat. 

#AFCU23: 2024 revisited

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: 2024 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup™ returned to Qatar in 2024, with the West Asian nation having also hosted the 2016 edition.

As we rapidly approach the 2026 edition to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, the-AFC.com concludes its look back at previous editions of the tournament by shining the spotlight on what proved to be a historical championship in 2024.

IR Iran stay as Asia's best; Japan overtake Thailand

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

IR Iran stay as Asia's best; Japan overtake Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran remain as Asia's top side in the latest FIFA Futsal Men's World Ranking released on Thursday.

Japan, meanwhile, have overtaken Thailand as Asia's top-ranked women's since following their quarter-final run at the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025.