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#AsianCup2027 - The Groups

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#AsianCup2027 - The Groups

Riyadh: Fans can expect a scintillating AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following Saturday's Final Draw in Riyadh.

While the usual teams will start as the pre-tournament favourites, the continental showpiece has a tendency of producing surprises and the-AFC.com takes a look at what can be expected from the groups.

West Asia Wrap: Showdown in Riyadh; champs crowned in UAE, Jordan, Oman

Mon, 11 May, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Showdown in Riyadh; champs crowned in UAE, Jordan, Oman

Doha: Al Nassr Club and Al Hilal SFC will square off on Tuesday in the Saudi Pro League decider while champions were crowned in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Oman.

Al Gharafa SC stunned AL Sadd Sc in the Amir Cup final in Qatar while leaders Air Force SC suffered defeat in Iraq.

Join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asian domestic scene.

#AsianCup2027 - Final Draw: What they said

Sun, 10 May, 2026

#AsianCup2027 - Final Draw: What they said

Riyadh: The stage is set for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with Saturday’s Final Draw producing six enticing groups.

As the teams plan their preparations for the January 7-February 5, 2027 continental showpiece, the-AFC.com listened to what several head coaches had to say after the glittering Final Draw at the historical Salwa Palace in Riyadh.

#AsianCup2027 - Road to glory paved

Sun, 10 May, 2026

#AsianCup2027 - Road to glory paved

Riyadh: Fans can expect a spectacular AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with Saturday's glittering Final Draw at the historical Salwa Palace in Riyadh producing a thrilling group stage.

The continental showpiece, to be hosted by Saudi Arabia for the first time, kicks off on January 7, 2027.

West Asia Wrap: Al Qadsiah end Al Nassr's winning run; Al Sadd celebrate in style

Mon, 04 May, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Qadsiah end Al Nassr's winning run; Al Sadd celebrate in style

Doha: Al Qadsiah turned on the power to defeat Al Nassr Club 3-1 on Sunday as the Saudi Pro League title race took an unexpected turn.

Al Sadd SC brought the Qatar Stars League season to a close with a thrilling win while Shabab Al Ahli lost ground in the UAE Pro League race.

Al Seeb Club moved within three points of the title in Oman while there was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ain firmly in charge; Air Force SC held

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Ain firmly in charge; Air Force SC held

Doha: Al Ain FC continued their march towards the UAE Pro League title with a 2-0 win over Al Bataeh as they surged further clear at the top.

Air Force Club were held to a surprise draw in Iraq while Al Seeb Club moved closer to the title in Oman. There were also matches in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our look back at the past week's domestic action across West Asia. 

Europe Wrap: Kim sets new Bundesliga milestones

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Europe Wrap: Kim sets new Bundesliga milestones

Kuala Lumpur: Kim min-jae became the second Korea Republic international after Jeong Woo-yeong to win the Bundesliga title following Bayern Munich’s 35th league triumph. The defender is also the only Korea Republic player to clinch back-to-back titles in Germany.  

Other continental stars also made the headlines, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

Al Ahli will be ready, promises Draxler

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Al Ahli will be ready, promises Draxler

Dubai: Julian Draxler is relishing the prospect of facing Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club after helping Al Ahli SC defeat Al Hussein 3-1 on Sunday to reach the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ West Zone semi-final.

The playmaker created the opening goal for Erik Exposito before scoring the second directly from a corner kick. Michel Vlap added the third late on as Qatar’s Al Ahli set up a semi-final against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr on Wednesday. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr widen lead; Air Force SC, Al Seeb firmly in charge

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr widen lead; Air Force SC, Al Seeb firmly in charge

Doha: Al Nassr Club extended their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League with a 1-0 win against Al Ettifaq.

Al Seeb Club edged closer to defending their title in Oman while Air Force Club surged further clear in Iraq. There were also matches in Bahrain, Jordan and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asia domestic scene.

Q-final: Al Ahli beat Al Hussein to keep dream alive

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Al Ahli beat Al Hussein to keep dream alive

Dubai: Former Germany midfielder Julian Draxler scored direct from a corner to lead Al Ahli SC to a 3-1 win over Al Hussein from Jordan on Sunday as the Qatari side progressed to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™.

Erik Exposito had given Al Ahli the lead in the second minute but, while Yousef Qashi levelled the scores 19 minutes later, it was Draxler who proved to be the difference between the teams, spectacularly bending in his set-piece in the 65th minute.

Michel Vlap also scored a stoppage time penalty and the result means Al Ahli will take on Al Nassr Club from Saudi Arabia in the semi-final on Wednesday, with the winners facing Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the final next month.

Preview - Q-final: Al Ahli SC (QAT) v Al Hussein (JOR)

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Al Ahli SC (QAT) v Al Hussein (JOR)

Dubai: Al Ahli SC and Al Hussein are set for a no-holds barred clash when they meet in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ on Sunday.

Both are seeking continental glory for the first time but will head into the clash in contrasting form.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr extend winning streak; Al Sadd, Al Seeb on the verge

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr extend winning streak; Al Sadd, Al Seeb on the verge

Doha: Al Nassr Club achieved a new milestone of winning 13 successive Saudi Pro League matches as they stayed top with a 2-0 win against Al Okhdood on Saturday.

Al Sadd SC are on the verge of retaining their Qatar Stars League crown while Al Ain FC took a firm grip of the UAE Pro League with a crucial win against Shabab Al Ahli.

Al Seeb Club are a point away from the Oman Pro League title while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asia domestic scene.