Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia lead the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26, which was released today.

Having ended the 2024/25 rankings on top, the West Asians have retained their position in the latest update, which factors in the latest results from the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2025/26™, AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2025/26™.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top; Al Sadd pull clear

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top; Al Sadd pull clear

Doha: Al Nassr Club seized the Saudi Pro League top spot back with an impressive win against Al Hazem as Al Hilal SFC were held.

Al Sadd SC moved clear in the Qatar Stars League while the UAE Pro League is set for an exciting conclusion with Shabab Al Ahli and Al Ain involved in a thrilling race.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Lebanon so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor slip up again; East Bengal take over ISL

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor slip up again; East Bengal take over ISL

Tehran: Reigning champions Tractor FC missed a chance to go to the top of the Iran Pro League as the top five sides continue to take turns in a tightly-contested race.

East Bengal FC claimed pole position as the Indian Super League moved into its second week, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy shootout drama; Buriram blitz; Persib in control

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy shootout drama; Buriram blitz; Persib in control

Kuala Lumpur: Tokyo Verdy’s stoppage-time rescue and penalty composure headlined Round 3 in Japan, where they edged FC Machida Zelvia 3–2 in the shootout after a 2–2 draw, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima struck in the 90+7th minute to beat Cerezo Osaka 2–1 and stay top in Group B.

Thailand saw Buriram United deliver the most emphatic performance of the week, dismantling Sukhothai 6–0 while in Indonesia, Persib Bandung maintained their grip on the summit with a narrow 1–0 win over Persita while there were also matches in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across ASEAN and East Asia.

#ACLElite - Matchday 8: What they said

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - Matchday 8: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: There was qualification joy for some while the journey of several others ended as the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ came to a conclusion this past week.

Several sides showcased their title credentials while some were just glad to qualify and the-AFC.com listened to what was said after 12 intense matches across the continent.

#ACLTwo - R16 (2nd Leg): Facts & Figures

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

#ACLTwo - R16 (2nd Leg): Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ concluded on Thursday with the return leg serving scintillating action.

As the remaining teams prepare for the two-legged quarter-finals that will be played in March, the-AFC.com takes a look at some facts and figures from the second leg that caught the eye.