Vietnam ease into final

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Vietnam ease into final

Hanoi: Title holders Vietnam will take on Thailand in the final of the ASEAN Championship 2026 after Kim Sang-sik’s side registered a 2-0 win over Malaysia in Hanoi on Wednesday to complete a 4-0 aggregate semi-final win.

Substitute Nguyen Xuan Son scored in the 62nd and 89th minutes as Vietnam finally found a way past goalkeeper Azri Ghani, who gave the Malaysians hope of an unlikely comeback with a performance that frustrated the home side throughout the clash at My Dinh Stadium.
 
Vietnam will travel to Bangkok to face the Thais in the opening leg on Saturday with the return to be played in Hanoi on Wednesday.

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Thailand survive Singapore fightback to advance

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Thailand survive Singapore fightback to advance

Bangkok: Thailand advanced to the final of the ASEAN Championship 2026 despite slipping to a 2-1 loss against Singapore in Bangkok on Tuesday as Anthony Hudson’s side completed a 4-3 aggregate win to progress to the two-legged decider.

Kakana Khamyok’s 61st minute penalty proved decisive, the spot-kick levelling the scores after Harhys Stewart had given Singapore a 45th minute lead only for Pansa Hemviboon’s own goal to restore the visitors’ one-goal advantage.

Gavin Lee’s side were unable to find their way through the Thai defence for a third time, however, and Thailand will face either Vietnam or Malaysia in the home-and-away final in their quest for a record-extending eighth title.

Preview - Preliminary Stage: Matchday Two

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Preview - Preliminary Stage: Matchday Two

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 2 of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage will see teams doing their best towards securing qualification to the Group Stage.

Only the six group winners will advance to join defending champions Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea, Melbourne City FC (AUS), Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR), INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN), Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN) and Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE) in the Group Stage, leaving no room for error for the 24 sides in action on Thursday.

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.

League Stage Draw: What they said

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

League Stage Draw: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ is primed for take off following Tuesday’s League Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Fans can expect highly exciting battles, with the continent’s premier men’s club football tournament expanded to 32 teams.

The-AFC.com caught up with several team representatives to hear what they had to say about the Draw. 

#ACLElite - Hopefuls discover path to glory

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

#ACLElite - Hopefuls discover path to glory

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for a thrilling AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ following the League Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

The upcoming edition of Asia’s top-tier men’s club competition will feature an expanded cast of 32 sides for the first time since the revamp to its current name in 2024/25.