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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: Al Shamal SC (QAT) v Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Al Shamal SC (QAT) v Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Al Khor: Al Shamal SC couldn't have asked for tougher opponents for their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ opener on Monday

The Qatari side, making their tournament bow, will face two-time winners Al Ittihad Club of Saudi Arabia at the Al Bayt Stadium.

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.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr stumble; Al Sadd cruise

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr stumble; Al Sadd cruise

Doha: Al Nassr Club lost top spot in the Saudi Pro League to Al Hilal SFC following a 2-1 defeat to Al Ittihad Club on Saturday.

Al Sadd SC's winning start continued in Qatar while Al Jazira and Al Ain stayed perfect in the United Arab Emirates.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Qualifiers - Group E: Saudi Arabia 1-0 Qatar; Oman 1-1 Hong Kong, China

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group E: Saudi Arabia 1-0 Qatar; Oman 1-1 Hong Kong, China

Doha: Saudi Arabia topped Group E to qualify for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ after defeating Qatar 1-0 on Sunday.

With three wins in the bag, the three-time champions finished five points ahead of Oman, who fought back to hold Hong Kong, China to a 1-1 draw to take one of the best runners-up qualification spots.

Qualifiers - Group E: Oman 2-3 Saudi Arabia; Hong Kong, China 0-3 Qatar

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group E: Oman 2-3 Saudi Arabia; Hong Kong, China 0-3 Qatar

Doha: Saudi Arabia stayed perfect in Group E after defeating Oman 3-2 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers match on Thursday.

With six points in the bag, the 2018 champions hold the advantage with a three-point gap on Oman and Qatar.

Qatar revived their campaign with a 3-0 win against Hong Kong, China.

Group E: Qatar 1-2 Oman; Saudi Arabia 2-0 Hong Kong, China

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Group E: Qatar 1-2 Oman; Saudi Arabia 2-0 Hong Kong, China

Doha: Oman put on a spirited display to edge Qatar 2-1 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group E tie on Monday.

Saudi Arabia stamped their authority in the other fixture with a 2-0 win over Hong Kong, China.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd impress

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd impress

Doha: Al Nassr showed they mean business in their title defence with two wins in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Sadd SC were equally impressive in Qatar while the action in UAE was sizzling as three teams lead the early race.

There was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic scene across West Asia.

Guiagon joins Al Taawoun; Al Hamadi seals Wednesday loan

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Guiagon joins Al Taawoun; Al Hamadi seals Wednesday loan

Kuala Lumpur: Cote d’Ivoire International Parfait Guiagon has penned a deal with Saudi Pro League side Al Taawoun FC while Iraq’s Ali Al Hamadi has gone on loan to English outfit Sheffield Wednesday.

Punjab FC strengthened their defence with Patrick Bahanack, Hinata Kida completed a permanent switch to JEF United Ichihara Chiba and Jessika Nash returned to Australia with Melbourne City.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr set early pace; winning start for Al Sadd

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr set early pace; winning start for Al Sadd

Doha: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of the season as champions Al Nassr Club cruised to a 4-0 win against Al Riyadh in their Saudi Pro League 2026/27 tie.

Akram Afif also got his first of the season as defending champions Al Sadd SC kicked off their new campaign with a 3-1 defeat of Al Ahli.

Defending champions Al Ain were among four teams who won their second successive matches in the UAE Pro League while Air Force SC had to settle for a second draw in as many matches.

Herrington joins Hull; Trezeguet moves to Al Riyadh

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Herrington joins Hull; Trezeguet moves to Al Riyadh

Kuala Lumpur: Australia defender Lucas Herrington has secured a move to English Premier League side Hull City, while Egypt international Mahmoud Trezeguet has joined Saudi Arabia’s Al Riyadh as clubs continued to strengthen ahead of the 2026/27 season.

NEOM SC also added Saudi Arabia midfielder Faisal Al Ghamdi, with Qatar SC, Wellington Phoenix and several Indonesian clubs completing moves of their own.

Mabil returns home; Denilson strengthens Dewa United

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Mabil returns home; Denilson strengthens Dewa United

Kuala Lumpur: Australia international Awer Mabil has ended more than a decade abroad to join Melbourne City, while Dewa United have added Brazilian forward Denilson Junior to their attacking ranks.

Persik Kediri, Brisbane Roar, Al Shamal and Lusail SC were also active as transfer activity continued across ASEAN, West Asia and Australia.