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Preview: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Basra: Esteghlal FC and Al Sadd SC are set for a titanic clash in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

Both will be seeking winning starts as they look to go all the way in Asia's premier men's club tournament.

Preview: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) v Tractor FC (IRN)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) v Tractor FC (IRN)

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli will be on a mission to extend their unbeaten run against Tractor FC when the sides square off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

The last three meetings between the sides from the United Arab Emirates and Islamic Republic of Iran ended with two wins and a draw for the former.

Preview: The 2026 Challenge

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: The 2026 Challenge

Kuala Lumpur: The next generation of talent will converge in Japan for the Asian Games 2026 as Korea Republic and Japan look to defend their gold medal in the men’s and women’s categories respectively.

With the Women’s competition to kick-off the action on Monday, the-AFC.com previews the upcoming football festival.

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The pathway to AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ glory was revealed following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams, led by defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran, were divided into three groups.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor in fine form; Nasaf stun Fergana

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor in fine form; Nasaf stun Fergana

Tehran: Tractor FC’s quest for a second Iran Pro League title gained traction as the defending champions stretched their unbeaten start to six matches. 

PFC Nasaf, the 2024 Uzbekistan Super League champions defeated titleholders Neftchi Fergana, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Qualifiers - Group C: DPR Korea 4-0 Palestine; IR Iran 3-1 Vietnam

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group C: DPR Korea 4-0 Palestine; IR Iran 3-1 Vietnam

Viet Tri: Three goals in six second half minutes ensured DPR Korea sealed a 4-0 win over Palestine on Sunday as O Thae Song’s side finished top of Group C of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers with a perfect record while the Islamic Republic of Iran took second after handing Vietnam a 3-1 defeat.

Goals from Kim Yu Jin, An Jin Sok and Pak Kwang Song in the 50th, 54th and 56th minutes put their team in control with Ko Myong Ryong completing the scoring in the final minute as DPR Korea secured their third win in a row.

DPR Korea finished with a maximum nine points while the Iranians slotted into second three points behind. Palestine took third with Vietnam rooted to the bottom without a point.

Qualifiers - Group C: DPR Korea 2-1 IR Iran; Palestine 2-1 Vietnam

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group C: DPR Korea 2-1 IR Iran; Palestine 2-1 Vietnam

Viet Tri:  Stoppage time goals from Kang Wi Song and Kang Myong Bom saw DPR Korea claim a 2-1 win over the Islamic Republic of Iran in Viet Tri on Thursday to move into pole position in Group C of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ qualifiers as Palestine won 2-1 against Vietnam.

Kang Wi Song’s 92nd minute header had cancelled out Mohammadmahdi Jannianavaei’s 47th minute opener for the Iranians before Kang Myong Bom hit the 94th minute winner for O Thae Song’s side.

The victory is DPR Korea’s second in a row in Group C and moves them onto six points, three ahead of the Iranians and Palestine with Vietnam sitting on the bottom of the table without a point.

Hopefuls discover #AWCL Group Stage challengers

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Hopefuls discover #AWCL Group Stage challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ is set for take-off following the conclusion of the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 clubs were divided into three groups of four, with DPR Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC aiming to defend their title.

Qualifiers - Group C: IR Iran 2-1 Palestine; Vietnam 0-3 DPR Korea

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Qualifiers - Group C: IR Iran 2-1 Palestine; Vietnam 0-3 DPR Korea

Viet Tri: Islamic Republic of Iran and DPR Korea produced scintillating football in the second half as they kicked off their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group C campaigns with wins on Monday.

Iran defeated Palestine 2-1 while DPR Korea cruised to a 3-0 win against hosts Vietnam.

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Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor power on; Paro pull further ahead

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor power on; Paro pull further ahead

Bishkek: Tractor FC remained unbeaten after four matches as the defending champions stamped their mark on the newly-started Iran Pro League.

Paro FC’s Yuta Mishima, with 14 goals in 12 appearances, is on a hot streak in the Bhutan Pro League, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Kuala Lumpur: Teams aiming to vie for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027™ title discovered their Qualifiers challenge following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 35 teams were divided into seven groups of five to contest a single round-robin centralised league for the qualifying rounds that run from November 8 to 20, 2026.

The seven group winners will join the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 who have automatically qualified - Australia, China PR, Japan (defending champions), Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam - in the Finals.