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Qualifiers - Group B: India 0-4 Uzbekistan; Bangladesh 0-3 Syria

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group B: India 0-4 Uzbekistan; Bangladesh 0-3 Syria

Tashkent: Uzbekistan moved to the top of Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers with a dominant 4-0 win over India on Thursday.

The result gave the Central Asia side maximum points, with a win or draw over Syria on Sunday booking their ticket to the Finals. 

In the earlier fixture, Syria kept their hopes alive with a 3-0 win over Bangladesh. 

The West Asia side secured their first three points ahead of a clash with Uzbekistan on Sunday while Bangladesh will look for their first win against India. 

Hopefuls discover #AWCL Group Stage challengers

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Hopefuls discover #AWCL Group Stage challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ is set for take-off following the conclusion of the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 clubs were divided into three groups of four, with DPR Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC aiming to defend their title.

Qualifiers - Group B: Syria 0-1 India; Uzbekistan 2-0 Bangladesh

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Qualifiers - Group B: Syria 0-1 India; Uzbekistan 2-0 Bangladesh

Tashkent: Uzbekistan kicked off their bid for a second title with a 2-0 win against Bangladesh in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Monday.

India, meanwhile, scored late to defeat Syria 1-0 in the earlier match.

Akhmedov urges Uzbekistan clubs to aim high

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Akhmedov urges Uzbekistan clubs to aim high

Kuala Lumpur: Odil Akhmedov has challenged Uzbekistan clubs to aim for the sky when they compete in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™.

Reaching the semi-finals is the best Uzbekistan clubs have managed on the highest stage of Asian club football, with four separate appearances achieved equally by Pakhtakor and FC Bunyodkor.

Uzbekistan football, however, is enjoying a purple patch -  as highlighted by various national team age-group successes and a first FIFA World Cup appearance - and Akhmedov wants to see his nation’s clubs emulating the achievements. 

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor power on; Paro pull further ahead

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor power on; Paro pull further ahead

Bishkek: Tractor FC remained unbeaten after four matches as the defending champions stamped their mark on the newly-started Iran Pro League.

Paro FC’s Yuta Mishima, with 14 goals in 12 appearances, is on a hot streak in the Bhutan Pro League, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Europe Wrap: Dream La Liga start for Lee

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Europe Wrap: Dream La Liga start for Lee

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic’s Lee Kang-in netted on his debut for Atletico Madrid as the midfielder joined Saudi Arabia’s Saud Abdulhamid, Syria's Aiham Ousou and Japan’s Ayumu Yokoyama in scoring their first goals of the season.

Other Asian stars also made first appearances as the English Premier League, French Ligue 1, Italy’s Serie A and Spain’s La Liga kicked off their 2026/27 season, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

Central & South Asia Wrap: IR Iran welcomes new season; East Bengal clinch Durand Cup

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: IR Iran welcomes new season; East Bengal clinch Durand Cup

Tehran: The Iran Pro League returned to action with its 2026/27 season following the suspension of the 2025/26 edition in February, with the league now expanded from 16 to 18 teams. 

East Bengal FC claimed the 2026 Durand Cup in India after a 22-year wait, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

PS - Group C: Banaat FC (UAE) 0-7 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

PS - Group C: Banaat FC (UAE) 0-7 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Qarshi: Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf became the final team to confirm their spot in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage after defeating Banaat FC 7-0 on Sunday.

The win saw Nasaf stay perfect in Group C with three wins and head coach Botir Kodirkulov can start looking forward to bettering last season’s run to the quarter-finals.

Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan learn Brazil 2027 playoff path

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan learn Brazil 2027 playoff path

Kuala Lumpur: Chinese Taipei and Uzbekistan have discovered their paths in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 Playoff Tournament, with the two sides aiming to further increase Asia’s representation at the global showpiece.

The preliminary phase draw, conducted in Zurich on Thursday, placed the AFC representatives among six teams battling for two places in the final phase of the Inter-Confederation Playoffs.

PS - Group C: Royal Thimphu College FC (BHU) 0-3 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

PS - Group C: Royal Thimphu College FC (BHU) 0-3 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Qarshi: It’s advantage to PFC Nasaf after they claimed their second win in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage with a 3-0 victory against Royal Thimphu College FC on Thursday.

The win means that Nasaf will head into their final Group C match on Sunday against UAE’s Banaat FC holding a two-point lead and only needing to avoid defeat to progress to the group stage.

PS - Group C: PFC Nasaf (UZB) 11-0 Master FC (LAO)

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

PS - Group C: PFC Nasaf (UZB) 11-0 Master FC (LAO)

Qarshi: Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf were at their best as they cruised 11-0 past Master FC of Laos in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage tie on Monday.

Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva starred with a hat-trick as Nasaf opened their Group C campaign in style ahead of their clash against Bhutan’s Royal Thimphu College on Thursday, while Master will be hoping for a change in fortunes when they face Banaat FC of United Arab Emirates.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul, Fergana stay ahead

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul, Fergana stay ahead

Bishkek: FC Bars Issyk-Kul regained pole position in Kyrgyz Republic while Neftchi Fergana cruised in Uzbekistan as their respective title contenders Muras United and Pakhtakor continue to threaten. 

In India, the 2026 Durand Cup inches to a close, so join the-AFC.com as we look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.