#ACLElite – Vote for your MD1 Player of the Match by STA

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD1 Player of the Match by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ was fast, fierce, and full of storylines. From late winners to comeback grit, MD1 set the tone for a season that won't blink.

We've shortlisted the standout Players of the Match from West to East. From Dusan Tadic's orchestration to Rey Manaj's stoppage-time rocket, Suphanat Mueanta's spark, and Erik's takeover display, MD1 belonged to the players who seized the moment.

Study our nominees and don't forget to cast your vote.

#ACLElite – Vote for your VISA Top Goal of MD1

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your VISA Top Goal of MD1

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 lived up to the hype with excitement, drama, and of course, top goals, as Asia's heavyweights announced themselves across the continent. 

Long-distance rocket, one-two and stoppage-time winner, you name it! MD1 delivered the full spectrum: breakneck counters, precision from the edge, and nerves of steel when it mattered most. 

Following the first round of fixtures, the-AFC.com selects the standout finishes from MD1 and asks you, the fans of Asian football, to vote for your favourite VISA Best Goal at the bottom of the article. 

AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Match Predictor returns for the Playoffs

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Match Predictor returns for the Playoffs

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is back in the spotlight—and so is the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Match Predictor. The clock is ticking, football fans can still catch up to join the competition and win prizes of the Playoff Stage. 

The game is free to play and available on the-afc.com/aq_matchpredictor and through the AFC LIVE App on iOS and Android. 

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will look to break new ground on the global stage once again when they kickstart their FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 campaign on Sunday.

Having finished as runners-up in the 2019 edition, Korea Republic remain as ambitious as ever despite key absences in the squad.

Know Your Team – Japan

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Know Your Team – Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will aim to turn continental disappointment into global success when they begin their FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 campaign on Saturday.

The Young Samurai Blue reached the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 earlier this year, falling 2-0 to eventual champions Australia.

The defeat denied them a chance at a record-equalling seventh continental crown but qualification for the global stage was secured yet again for the global youth showpiece.

Know Your Team - Australia

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Know Your Team - Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will look to transfer continental success to the global stage at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 which kicks off on Saturday. 

Winning the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 put Trevor Morgan’s side in good stead as the Young Socceroos booked a return to the global showpiece for the first time in 12 years.