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Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 2-3 Korea Republic

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 2-3 Korea Republic

Bishkek: Korea Republic came from behind to edge Lebanon 3-2 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group A tie on Sunday.

Lebanon will next face Kyrgyz Republic on Thursday with Korea Republic facing the hosts on Sunday.

East Asia Wrap: Rongcheng, Seoul stay firmly in charge

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Rongcheng, Seoul stay firmly in charge

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng and FC Seoul maintained their grips on the title races in China PR and Korea Republic respectively with victories.

In Japan, Kashiwa Reysol and Kashima Antlers stayed perfect while the season in Hong Kong, China is also beginning to see twists and turns.

Join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic football scene across East Asia.

Kim opts for Rangers; Seol makes Augsburg move

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Kim opts for Rangers; Seol makes Augsburg move

Kuala Lumpur: Kim Min-su will play in the Scottish Premier League after completing his transfer from Girona FC to Rangers FC on Thursday.

Also moving to a new club is fellow Korea Republic player Seol Young-woo who joined German Bundesliga side FC Augsburg from Crvena zvezda of Serbia.

Europe Wrap: Dream La Liga start for Lee

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Europe Wrap: Dream La Liga start for Lee

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic’s Lee Kang-in netted on his debut for Atletico Madrid as the midfielder joined Saudi Arabia’s Saud Abdulhamid, Syria's Aiham Ousou and Japan’s Ayumu Yokoyama in scoring their first goals of the season.

Other Asian stars also made first appearances as the English Premier League, French Ligue 1, Italy’s Serie A and Spain’s La Liga kicked off their 2026/27 season, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: JDT create history; Chengdu stunned in nine-goal thriller

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: JDT create history; Chengdu stunned in nine-goal thriller

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta'zim began their Malaysia Super League title defence in emphatic fashion, beating Kuching City 3-0 to set a world record unbeaten league run to 109 matches.

Chengdu Rongcheng suffered a dramatic defeat but remain well clear at the Chinese Super League summit, while FC Machida Zelvia, Kashiwa Reysol and defending champions Kashima Antlers maintained their perfect starts in Japan.

FC Seoul strengthened their grip on top spot in Korea Republic with a seven-goal rout, while five teams made winning starts as the new Hong Kong Premier League season got underway.

Phair seals Feyenoord deal; Kim returns to Jeonnam

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Phair seals Feyenoord deal; Kim returns to Jeonnam

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic International Casey Phair has taken the next step in her career by joining Dutch side Feyenoord, the club announced on Wednesday.

Also on the move is defender Kim Joo-heon, who has returned to Jeonnam Dragons following his loan spell with Geoje Citizen.

East Asia Wrap: Rongcheng, Seoul remain firmly in charge

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Rongcheng, Seoul remain firmly in charge

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng and FC Seoul maintained their tight grips on the title race in China PR and Korea Republic respectively with wins over the weekend.

Kashima Antlers recorded their second victory in as many matches but ended the matchday fourth in the standings as the new season of the J1 League starts to gather pace.

The-AFC.com reviews the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

Vine lands in Melbourne; Cho heads to Spain

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Vine lands in Melbourne; Cho heads to Spain

Kuala Lumpur: Melbourne City FC have secured one of Australian football’s most recognisable names, with Matildas star Cortnee Vine signing with the club for the 2026/27 campaign.

The 28-year-old Vine returned home following two seasons in the United States with North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League.

PS: Gangwon FC (KOR) 0-1 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

PS: Gangwon FC (KOR) 0-1 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Gangneung: Gamba Osaka secured their place in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday as Gaku Nawata’s extra-time strike earned the J1 League side a 1-0 win over hosts Gangwon FC from Korea Republic.

Nawata scored 13 minutes into extra-time for the reigning AFC Champions League Two™ title-holders after neither side had managed to find a way through during the regulation 90 minutes.

Osaka will join compatriots Kashima Antlers, Vissel Kobe, Kashiwa Reysol and Kyoto Sanga in the draw for the league phase, which has been expanded from 24 to 32 teams, in Kuala Lumpur on August 18.

Gangwon were eliminated despite dominating for long periods against a Gamba side that exhibited obvious signs of rustiness in a match that was played after just one week of action in the new J1 League season.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stumble but stay top; Kashima launch title defence with thriller

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stumble but stay top; Kashima launch title defence with thriller

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng suffered defeat but retained top spot in China PR, while FC Seoul were held again in Korea Republic as Ulsan HD closed the gap to seven points with victory over Pohang Steelers.

In Japan, defending champions Kashima Antlers began their title defence with a dramatic victory as the new J.League campaign got underway.

Lee secures Belgium move; Urozov heads to Russia

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Lee secures Belgium move; Urozov heads to Russia

Kuala Lumpur: Lee Han-beom will play his club football in Belgium after the Korea Republic international sealed a move to Club Brugge on Monday.

The 24-year-old was an ever-present in the Korea Republic starting line-up at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the centre-back not missing a single minute of the action in the group stage.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu held again; Ulsan climb to second

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu held again; Ulsan climb to second

Seoul: Chengdu Rongcheng were forced to settle for another draw but remain top of the Chinese Super League while Qingdao West Coast climbed to second

Ulsan HD continued their resurgence in Korea Republic to move into second place. Join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across East Asia.