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Preview - Group C: IR Iran v Uzbekistan

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group C: IR Iran v Uzbekistan

Riyadh: A wiser Uzbekistan will take to the pitch for their clash against Islamic Republic of Iran in Group C of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Saturday.

The Central Asian side beat debutants Lebanon 3-2 on Wednesday, but allowed their opponents back into the game towards the closing stage after going three up by the hour mark.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup.html/video/afcu23-|-group-c-korea-republic-0-0-ir-iran

Mixed feelings for Korea Republic’s Lee, IR Iran’s Ravankhah

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Mixed feelings for Korea Republic’s Lee, IR Iran’s Ravankhah

Riyadh:  Korea Republic head coach Lee Min-sung and his Islamic Republic of Iran counterpart Omid Ravankhah were pleased yet disappointed after their sides drew 0-0 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C opener on Wednesday.

Both teams struggled to find a way through, managing just one shot on target each as Uzbekistan took charge of the group after their 3-2 win against Lebanon.

Group C: Korea Republic 0-0 IR Iran

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Group C: Korea Republic 0-0 IR Iran

Riyadh: Korea Republic and Islamic Republic of Iran settled for a goalless draw in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ opening Group C match on Wednesday.

Both sides will need to pick up their game if 2020 champions Korea Republic are to overcome debutants Lebanon on Saturday while IR Iran will have their hands full against 2018 winners Uzbekistan.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup.html/photo/group-c-korea-republic-v-ir-iran

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v IR Iran

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v IR Iran

Riyadh:  Korea Republic are determined to kick off their campaign on a winning note when they face Islamic Republic of Iran in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C opening tie on Wednesday.

The 2020 champions are aiming to go all the way after making their exit at the quarter-final stage in the last two editions, and head coach Lee min-Sung is confident of their chances.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan’s unbeaten streak ends; Bashundhara winless in three

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan’s unbeaten streak ends; Bashundhara winless in three

Tehran: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC maintained control of the Iran Pro League despite seeing their 10-match unbeaten streak ground to an end.

Bashundhara Kings, who are winless in three outings, still lead the Bangladesh Football Premier League, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

#AFCU23 squads announced

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

#AFCU23 squads announced

Jeddah: The 16 contenders for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ have named the squads they hope will steer them to glory.

With just two days remaining until the seventh edition of AFC U23 Asian Cup kicks off, squads featuring the continent’s rising stars have been revealed and the-AFC.com highlights one player per team to look out for.

#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.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan maintain lead, Bashundara survive fightback

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan maintain lead, Bashundara survive fightback

Tehran: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC maintained their lead in the Iran Pro League after their 10 consecutive unbeaten match and their eighth win on the trot.

Leaders Bashundhara Kings were put to the wire in the Bangladesh Football Premier League, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Know your team: IR Iran

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Know your team: IR Iran

Jeddah: Islamic Republic of Iran’s perfect showing in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers will give them confidence of making an impact in the Finals, with the Central Asian nation aiming to lift the trophy for the first time.

Iran topped Group I after defeating United Arab Emirates, Guam and Hong Kong, China, scoring 13 goals and conceding just two to book their fifth appearance in the continental showcase.

Round of 16 cast finalised

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Round of 16 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 cast has been decided following the conclusion of Matchday Six of the West Zone on Wednesday.

The teams will know their knockout stage fate when the draw is held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 30.