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Group B: Qatar, UAE book last four tickets

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Group B: Qatar, UAE book last four tickets

Jeddah: Qatar and the United Arab Emirates confirmed their spots in the Gulf Cup 2026 semi-finals after securing their second straight victories in Group B on Sunday.

Qatar defeated Yemen 1-0 while UAE were 3-0 winners against Bahrain with both on six points and meet on Wednesday to decide who tops the group.

Group B: UAE, Qatar impress

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Group B: UAE, Qatar impress

Jeddah: United Arab Emirates made a flying start to their Gulf Cup 2026 campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win over Yemen in their Group B opener on Thursday.

Qatar also picked up maximum points, defeating defending champions Bahrain 2-0 to signal their title ambitions.

Preview - 27th Gulf Cup

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Preview - 27th Gulf Cup

Jeddah: Eight of the region’s leading sides will battle for supremacy when the 27th Gulf Cup kicks off in Jeddah on Wednesday.

Hosts Saudi Arabia will be seeking a fourth title, while defending champions Bahrain, record 10-time winners Kuwait and four-time champions Iraq are among the teams hoping to emerge victorious.

Group A: Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) 0-0 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Group A: Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) 0-0 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Riffa: Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf kept hosts Al Khaldiya SC at bay to claim a 0-0 draw to secure a share of the points from their opening Group A match in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Wednesday.

Neither side was able to find a way through at the Bahrain National Stadium as the teams kicked off their campaign, which will also see them take on Al Wahda from the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait SC during the group phase.

Group B: FC Arkadag (TKM) 1-0 Al Muharraq SC (BHR)

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Group B: FC Arkadag (TKM) 1-0 Al Muharraq SC (BHR)

Arkadag: FC Arkadag marked their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ campaign with a 1-0 win over Al Muharraq SC in their Group B opener on Tuesday.

Mekan Saparow’s 52nd minute header proved the difference as the Turmenistan side held firm against late pressure from Al Muharraq to secure all three points.

West Asia Wrap: Martinelli stars for Al Hilal; Al Sadd continue sizzling form

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Martinelli stars for Al Hilal; Al Sadd continue sizzling form

Doha: Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick as Al Hilal SFC swept to a 6-0 win against Al Taawoun on Saturday to stay top in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Sadd SC moved two points clear in Qatar while Al Jazira and Al Ain FC dropped points for the first time in UAE.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic action across West Asia.

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The pathway to AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ glory was revealed following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams, led by defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran, were divided into three groups.

Qualifiers - Group D: Jordan 0-1 Tajikistan; Bahrain 1-3 Afghanistan

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group D: Jordan 0-1 Tajikistan; Bahrain 1-3 Afghanistan

Isa Town: Afghanistan put on a spirited performance to beat Bahrain 3-1 to sign off on their Group D campaign at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Sunday. 

The result earned Kourosh Barmak’s side their first win, ahead of Bahrain on goal difference and three points adrift of table-toppers Tajikistan, who were made to slog for a 1-0 win over Jordan in the earlier match. 

Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 1-4 Tajikistan; Bahrain 1-2 Jordan

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 1-4 Tajikistan; Bahrain 1-2 Jordan

Isa Town: Jordan scored in the dying seconds to beat Bahrain 2-1 and claim their second Group D win at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Thursday.

Saoud Abu Zaid’s injury-time goal put Ibrahim Jaber’s side three points clear at the top and primed to make their fifth consecutive final.

Tajikistan defeated Afghanistan 4-1 in the earlier meeting and will take on Jordan on Sunday while Bahrain will aim for victory against Afghanistan, with only the group winners assured of advancing automatically.

Qualifiers - Group D: Jordan 1-0 Afghanistan; Tajikistan 2-3 Bahrain

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group D: Jordan 1-0 Afghanistan; Tajikistan 2-3 Bahrain

Isa Town: Jordan had to work hard to fend off Afghanistan to earn a 1-0 win in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Group D encounter on Monday.

In the other tie, Ali Mahran grabbed a hat-trick to help Bahrain to a 3-2 win against Tajikistan.

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.