Know your team: China PR

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Know your team: China PR

Jeddah: China PR will be hoping to make progress at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 after securing qualification as one of the best runners-up.

Having featured in all but one edition of the Finals, China PR will be seeking to break into new territory at the continental competition.

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Know your team: Thailand

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Thailand

Jeddah: Thailand will not be short of confidence when they go into their sixth successive AFC U23 Asian Cup™ challenge in the coming days.

Qualification was secured after topping Group F and Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul’s side will be looking to make a big splash at Saudi Arabia 2026.

Know your team: Australia

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Australia

Jeddah: Australia will be determined to put their group stage exit in the previous edition behind them by shining at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

The Olyroos missed out on the quarter-finals in 2024 after finishing third in their group, their exit prompted by goalless draws against Qatar and Jordan and losing 1-0 to Indonesia. 

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage finalised

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 hopefuls discovered their challengers following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw on Tuesday.

All eight Round of 16 ties promise to be thrillers with all the hopefuls aiming to lift the coveted trophy for the first time.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ delivered everything we craved at the business end of the group phase: epic 6-goal clash, late winner, ruthless finishes, and moments of individual brilliance.  

Some sealed qualifications, others sparked comebacks, and a few reminded us why football can turn on a single touch. 
 
Now it's over to you. Here are the standout strikes competing for the Visa Top Goal of Matchday six. 

Caught on Camera: 2025

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Caught on Camera: 2025

Kuala Lumpur: 2025 was another momentous year for Asian football as the continent witnessed history made at all levels of the game.

Al Ahli Saudi FC ruling the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25™, Australia winning the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™ title, Jordan and Uzbekistan qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time and DPR Korea lifting the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup trophy for a record-extending fourth time were just some of the highlights.

The-AFC.com pays tribute to another wonderful year for Asian football.