Preview -Group Stage: Matchday Two

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Preview -Group Stage: Matchday Two

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 Group Stage is set for a scintillating Matchday Two with the teams having no room for error.

Some enjoyed flying starts while other need victories to get their campaigns back on track and the-AFC.com takes a look at how the groups stand, with Matchday Two action to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The three group winners and best second-placed side from the West Zone will advance to the quarter-finals while the top two sides from the two East Zone groups will progress.

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Preview: Round of 16

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Preview: Round of 16

Sale: Asia will have three representatives as the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 enters the knockout stage with Round of 16 action.

Leading the continent's charge will be defending champions DPR Korea with China PR and Japan also aiming to lay their hands on the trophy.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr maintain relentless pace; Qatar SC in charge

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr maintain relentless pace; Qatar SC in charge

Doha: Al Nassr Club's sizzling season continued with a 2-0 defeat of Al Hazm as they stayed perfect in the Saudi Pro League.

Qatar SC lead the race in Qatar while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Lebanon so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor on fire; Paro bag sixth overall title

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor on fire; Paro bag sixth overall title

Tehran: Tractor FC followed up their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 win against Sharjah FC earlier last week by pushing Iran Pro League leaders Gol Gohar off the top with a second 5-0 win.

Paro FC claimed their fourth straight title, and sixth overall, in the Bhutan Premier League while Kyrgyz Premier League newcomers FC Bars Issyk-Kul claimed pole position in the standings for the first time.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Know your team: Indonesia

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Know your team: Indonesia

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia held their own in their FIFA U-17 World Cup debut on home soil two years ago and the Southeast Asian side will be aiming to scale even greater heights at Qatar 2025.

Although their 2023 campaign ended in the group stage, Indonesia walked away with their heads held high after holding Ecuador and Panama to draws.

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City impress; JDT set new record; Buriram show grit

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City impress; JDT set new record; Buriram show grit

Kuala Lumpur: It was a week filled with statement performances across ASEAN as Melbourne City FC fired four past Perth Glory to claim their first A-League win, Buriram United extended their unbeaten run in Thailand and Phu Dong Ninh Binh staged another comeback to stay top in Vietnam.

Borneo FC continued their perfect streak in Indonesia, Johor Darul Ta’zim hit double figures to underline their dominance in Malaysia and Geylang International climbed to second in Singapore with a confident win.
 
There were also matches in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.