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Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan on top; Istiklol nearly there

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan on top; Istiklol nearly there

Tehran: Last season’s runners-up Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC took over the top of the Iran Pro League for the first time this season after a run of seven unbeaten matches.

FC Istiklol are on the verge of a second Tajik League title while Bashundhara Kings continue to lead the Bangladesh Football Premier League for a second straight week.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Draw: What they said

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Draw: What they said

Washington: Friday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw revealed the challenges Asia’s finest will face in the expanded global showpiece next summer.

It was a draw which had everything and the Asian teams were understandably excited as they began to lay plans for their respective sides.

The-AFC.com listened to what they had to say.

Asia's hopefuls discover challengers

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Asia's hopefuls discover challengers

Washington: Asia's representatives learnt their FIFA World Cup 2026 challengers following the conclusion of the draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on Friday.

The 48 teams were drawn into 12 groups for the global showpiece which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States on June 11-July 19, 2026.

Final draw: All you need to know

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Final draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be held on Friday and it promises to be a spectacular affair.

The expanded 48-team tournament - up from the 32-nation field that competed at the FIFA World Cup 2022 - will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year.

With Asia set to be well represented, the-AFC.com brings you all the details of the Final Draw.

Wins for Japan, Australia

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Wins for Japan, Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Japan earned their second win over Canada in four days, with Mina Tanaka’s first half strike giving them a 1-0 win at Nagasaki Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia, meanwhile, also defeated New Zealand for a second time, winning 2-0.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal take over, Fergana close league with loss

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal take over, Fergana close league with loss

Tehran: Esteghlal FC took over the lead in the Iran Pro League while defending champions Tractor SC moved up the standings with their first win in three fixtures.

Newly-crowned champions Neftchi Fergana closed the 2025 Uzbekistan Super League by falling to relegated Khorezm Urgench while defending champions Mohammedan SC had mixed fortunes in the Bangladesh Football Premier League.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Qualifiers - Group D: IR Iran 1-2 India; Chinese Taipei 1-3 Palestine

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: IR Iran 1-2 India; Chinese Taipei 1-3 Palestine

Ahmedabad: India qualified for the  AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Islamic Republic of Iran in their final Qualifiers Group D tie on Sunday.

The hosts finished level on seven points with Iran but advanced on the head-to-head ratio as they booked a fourth consecutive appearance at the Finals. 

Palestine ended their campaign earlier on Sunday with a 3-1 win against Chinese Taipei.

Group D: IR Iran 1-3 Italy

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Group D: IR Iran 1-3 Italy

Pasig: Islamic Republic of Iran’s FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025 campaign came to an end after Italy produced a second half fightback to win their Group D tie 3-1 on Sunday.

Iran finished third, three points adrift of Italy, who will face Portugal in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Qualifiers - Group D: Palestine 1-3 IR Iran; India 0-2 Lebanon

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: Palestine 1-3 IR Iran; India 0-2 Lebanon

Ahmedabad: Islamic Republic of Iran came from behind to defeat Palestine 3-1 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers Group D tie on Friday.

Lebanon concluded their campaign with a 2-0 win against India, their first of the campaign but their haul of six points is one behind Iran as they exited the competition.

Group A: Esteghlal FC (IRN) 1-1 Al Wasl FC (UAE)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group A: Esteghlal FC (IRN) 1-1 Al Wasl FC (UAE)

Shahr-E-Qods:  Al Wasl FC earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Esteghlal FC on Wednesday to book their berth in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26.

The stalemate took the United Arab Emirates side to 11 points, confirming them as the Group A winners with a match to spare while Esteghlal will slug it out with Bahrain’s Al Muharraq SC to determine who also advances. 

Qualifiers - Group D: IR Iran 1-1 Lebanon; India 3-1 Chinese Taipei

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: IR Iran 1-1 Lebanon; India 3-1 Chinese Taipei

Ahmedabad: Lebanon fought back to secure a 1-1 draw with Islamic Republic of Iran in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers Group D tie on Wednesday.

Hosts India secured their first win after fighting back to beat Chinese Taipei 3-1.

Group D: Panama 2-6 IR Iran

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Group D: Panama 2-6 IR Iran

Pasig: Islamic Republic of Iran bounced back into contention at the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025 after securing a 6-2 win against Panama on Wednesday.

Iran will next take on Italy on Saturday, with the top two teams in the group to advance to the knockout stage.