Preview: Group Stage

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Preview: Group Stage

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ is set for another exciting chapter as clubs from across Asia prepare to battle for continental glory.

With the competition offering emerging clubs the opportunity to make their mark on the Asian stage, the group stage promises plenty of intriguing encounters, regional rivalries and memorable moments.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the group stage could unfold.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/acgl-–-preview-group-stage-1

Starynskyi: Crown give Cambodia reason to be proud

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Starynskyi: Crown give Cambodia reason to be proud

Gangneung: Oleg Starynskyi believes Phnom Penh Crown FC gave Cambodian football fans a night to remember after defeating Gangwon FC 2-1 to maintain their perfect start in Group H of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday.

The away victory over Gangwon lifted Crown to six points from two matches, with Starynskyi  delighted his players embraced the challenge while staying true to their style.

Adelaide’s excellence earns Andrioli, Goodwin praise

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Adelaide’s excellence earns Andrioli, Goodwin praise

Pathum Thani: Head coach Airton Andrioli and captain Craig Goodwin extolled the virtues of Adelaide United after the Australian side produced a 2-1 comeback win against BG Pathum United in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday.

Andrioli was delighted to see a combative performance against the Thai side despite not being in their optimum match condition with the A-League only starting at the weekend.

Player to watch: Son Heung-min (KOR)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Son Heung-min (KOR)

Kuala Lumpur: Since scoring his first goal on the international stage for Korea Republic against India at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™, Son Heung-min has established himself as one of Asian football’s greats.

The 34-year-old will travel to Saudi Arabia to make a fifth and likely final attempt to lead his nation to their first AFC Asian Cup title since 1960 after going close to breaking that drought in 2015.

Morocco 2026: Facts & Figures

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Morocco 2026: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 is set for take-off with 24 teams vying for the title.

As the next generation of aspiring superstars prepare for battle, the-AFC.com highlights several interesting facts and figures.

AFC Awards Bangkok 2026 nominees announced

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

AFC Awards Bangkok 2026 nominees announced

Kuala Lumpur: A glittering list of nominees was revealed today by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the AFC Awards Bangkok 2026, which is slated to take place on November 19 (Thursday).

The 30th edition of the star-studded ceremony will be staged in Thailand for a second time since its capital city first played host in 2017, with the intricate Aksra Theatre King Power to serve as the venue once again.