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Skibbe pleased as Vissel kick off season in style

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Skibbe pleased as Vissel kick off season in style

Kobe: Michael Skibbe was delighted to see his Vissel Kobe side qualifying for the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 following a 2-0 win against FC Seoul on Tuesday.

The victory confirmed Vissel Kobe’s second successive appearance in the Round of 16 but the German tactician admitted it was achieved with some difficulty due in part to the busy schedule ahead.

MD7: Vissel Kobe (JPN) 2-0 FC Seoul (KOR)

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

MD7: Vissel Kobe (JPN) 2-0 FC Seoul (KOR)

Kobe: Vissel Kobe booked their ticket to the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ knockout stage with a late 2-0 win over FC Seoul on Tuesday.

Second-half goals by Yoshinori Muto and Gotoku Sakai at the Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium cemented Michael Skibbe side’s place at the top of the table with 16 points. 

Korea Republic’s FC Seoul, seven points adrift, will need a win in their last match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima to stay in the running. 

Preview: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Preview: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Ulsan: Ulsan HD FC and Melbourne City FC are set for a blockbuster clash when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Wednesday.

Victory for Korea Republic's Ulsan will mean staying well on track for Round of 16 qualification while three points for Australia's Melbourne City will confirm their ticket.

Preview: Gangwon FC (KOR) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Preview: Gangwon FC (KOR) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Chuncheon: Gangwon FC will be determined to not slip up when they meet Shanghai Port FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Wednesday.

Korea Republic's Gangwon ended Matchday Six ninth with seven points while Shanghai Port anchored the standings with just two.

Preview: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v FC Seoul (KOR)

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Preview: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v FC Seoul (KOR)

Kobe: Vissel Kobe will prime themselves for Round of 16 qualification when they welcome FC Seoul for their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Tuesday.

Japan's Vissel only need to avoid defeat to book their spot while Korea Republic's FC Seoul will target maximum points to boost their hopes.

Djetybaev: Kyrgyz Republic will benefit greatly from experience

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Djetybaev: Kyrgyz Republic will benefit greatly from experience

Jakarta: Head coach Nurjan Djetybaev feels the experience gained at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ will shape the future of the game in Kyrgyz Republic.

The Central Asian side ended their campaign by edging Korea Republic 3-2 in a high-octane match for their first win after a 4-2 loss to Iraq and a 5-3 defeat to Indonesia.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-group-a-kyrgyz-republic-3-2-korea-republic

Group A: Kyrgyz Republic defeat Korea Republic in thriller

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Group A: Kyrgyz Republic defeat Korea Republic in thriller

Jakarta: Kyrgyz Republic secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Korea Republic in a fast-paced AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group A match on Saturday.

The Central Asian side were made to work for their first three points by Paulo Fernandes’ men, who closed their campaign empty-handed. 

Korea Republic’s Kim on a special mission

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Korea Republic’s Kim on a special mission

Jakarta: Kim Gun-woo and the Korea Republic squad are on a double mission at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™.

A successful tournament is the obvious aim but Kim said they also want to capture the attention and interest of the people of Korea Republic with their matches and performances.

Indonesia’s Souto, Iraq’s Carlos primed for showdown

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Indonesia’s Souto, Iraq’s Carlos primed for showdown

Jakarta: There will be no letting up from Indonesia and Iraq despite both having already secured their respective berths in the quarter-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ when they face off on Saturday.

At stake will be the Group A top spot, which could mean a smoother progression route in the knockout stage and both teams are determined for a third consecutive win. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-group-a-korea-republic-2-3-iraq

Group A: Korea Republic 2-3 Iraq

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Group A: Korea Republic 2-3 Iraq

Jakarta: Iraq struck with less than a minute on the clock to edge Korea Republic 3-2 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group A tie on Thursday.

The last gasp win took Iraq to six points and with Indonesia defeating Kyrgyz Republic 5-3 in the group’s later tie, both teams confirmed their quarter-final tickets with a match to spare and will square off on Saturday to decide who tops the group.