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AFC Extraordinary Congress 2026 approves key statutory amendments

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

AFC Extraordinary Congress 2026 approves key statutory amendments

Tokyo: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Extraordinary Congress 2026 has approved a series of important amendments to the AFC Statutes today in Tokyo, Japan.

In reaction to the exceptional circumstances created by FIFA’s upcoming changes to its international calendar and following consultation with football’s world governing body, the amendments include transitional governance provisions aimed at ensuring the continuing alignment of the AFC’s electoral and competitions cycle.

Player to watch: Jay Idzes (INA)

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Jay Idzes (INA)

Kuala Lumpur: A commanding presence at the heart of Indonesia's defence, skipper Jay Idzes has emerged as a key figure in the Garuda's transformation into a more competitive force in Asian football.

The 26-year-old centre-back polished his skills in Italy, and his experience at the highest level of the European game will be an important asset as the Southeast Asian side look to make their mark at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

#ACLElite Matchday Fantasy: Best Picks for Matchday Three

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

#ACLElite Matchday Fantasy: Best Picks for Matchday Three

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ returns for Matchday Three, and the fantasy action is heating up. Matchday Two delivered another dose of unforgettable moments, from Cristiano Ronaldo finding the net for his 981st career goal to Houssine Rahimi soaring to another flying performance.  

Meanwhile, those who trusted Ruben Neves with the captain's armband had plenty to celebrate, as the Al Hilal SFC midfielder also found his name on the scoresheet. 
 
With star names delivering and fantasy fortunes shifting, the question is: who will rise to the occasion next? Before turning our attention to the exciting fixtures of Matchday Three, let's take a quick look back at the standout moments and top performers from the previous round. 

Group E: China PR 7-0 Samoa

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Group E: China PR 7-0 Samoa

Rabat: China PR cruised into the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Round of 16 after a sparkling 7-0 win over Samoa in their Group E tie on Thursday.

The East Asian side are level on six points with the United States, with their meeting on Sunday to decide the group winners. 

Group F: Spain 3-1 Australia

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Group F: Spain 3-1 Australia

Rabat: Australia’s knockout stage hopes suffered a blow after they were defeated 3-1 by Spain in their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 match on Thursday.

All, however, is not lost for the Young Matildas - who are on one point - as a win against Mexico in their final Group F fixture on Sunday could well be enough to clinch a Round of 16 berth.

Watch Live: AFC Extraordinary Congress 2026

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Watch Live: AFC Extraordinary Congress 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Extraordinary Congress 2026, scheduled to take place on October 23, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, at 11am (GMT+9), can be watched HERE.

The agenda for the AFC Extraordinary Congress 2026 has been confirmed and can be accessed here.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday Two Player of the Match Presented by STA

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday Two Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage turned up the heat on Matchday Two, with last-gasp drama, stunning goals and match-winning performances lighting up the continent from East to West. 

Now, the spotlight is on the Players of the Match winners! Check out the list and pick your star and make your vote count in the battle to crown the best of the best.

Player to watch: Chanathip Songkrasin (THA)

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Chanathip Songkrasin (THA)

Kuala Lumpur: Chanathip Songkrasin’s status as one of Thailand’s footballing legends has long been established after a career for club and country that is unmatched in the history of Southeast Asian football.

The 33-year-old will travel for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ seeking to notch up another mark in an illustrious career that has seen the playmaker set new milestones for players from his home region.

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Group D: Japan 2-0 France

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Group D: Japan 2-0 France

Rabat: Japan booked their spot in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Round of 16 after defeating France 2-0 in their Group D tie on Wednesday.

Mei Hanashiro scored a brilliant last-gasp brace to secure a second successive victory for Japan and seal their place in the knockout stage with a match to spare.

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Group E: New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC (TPE) 1-1 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Group E: New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC (TPE) 1-1 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Yangon: Manila Digger FC stayed on course for a spot in the knockout stage following a 1-1 draw with New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC  in their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group E tie at the Thuwunna Football Stadium on Wednesday. 

The stalemate moved Manila Digger to four points and they will need to beat Shan United FC on Saturday for top spot, while Hang Yuan take on Kasuka.