Preview: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Basra: Esteghlal FC and Al Sadd SC are set for a titanic clash in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

Both will be seeking winning starts as they look to go all the way in Asia's premier men's club tournament.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-preview-matchday-1

Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC will begin the defence of their title with a tricky opener against Pakhtakor (UZB) in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli are bidding to become the first side to lift the coveted trophy for a third consecutive edition.

Preview: Al Qadsiah Club (KSA) v Al Wasl FC (UAE)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Al Qadsiah Club (KSA) v Al Wasl FC (UAE)

Dammam: Al Qadsiah Club and Al Wasl are set for a cagey encounter when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

While one team will be making their debut, the other is winless in their last five matches on the continental stage.

Preview: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) v Tractor FC (IRN)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) v Tractor FC (IRN)

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli will be on a mission to extend their unbeaten run against Tractor FC when the sides square off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

The last three meetings between the sides from the United Arab Emirates and Islamic Republic of Iran ended with two wins and a draw for the former.

Preview: Al Shamal SC (QAT) v Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Al Shamal SC (QAT) v Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Al Khor: Al Shamal SC couldn't have asked for tougher opponents for their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ opener on Monday

The Qatari side, making their tournament bow, will face two-time winners Al Ittihad Club of Saudi Arabia at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Preview: PFC Neftchi (UZB) v Air Force SC (IRQ)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: PFC Neftchi (UZB) v Air Force SC (IRQ)

Fergana: PFC Neftchi and Air Force SC will be equally determined to kick off on the front foot when they meet in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ opener on Monday.

Uzbekistan's Neftchi are making a return to the competition after almost two decades while Iraq's Air Force will be on a mission to add to their AFC Cup success.