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Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Wahda FC (UAE)

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Wahda FC (UAE)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC will be under no pressure when they host Al Wahda FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal are already assured of the West Zone League Stage top spot while Al Wahda of the United Arab Emirates need victory to boost their hopes of a second-place finish.

Preview: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Preview: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Baghdad: Al Duhail SC will have to do what they haven't been able to in their last three away ties - defeat Al Shorta if they are to stand a chance of advancing to the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™.

Qatar's Al Duhail are seventh in the standings but tied on eight points with fellow Qatari side Al Sadd SC and Sharjah FC of the United Arab Emirates.

Preview: Sharjah FC (UAE) v PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Preview: Sharjah FC (UAE) v PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Sharjah: Sharjah FC will expect to defeat PFC Nasaf when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

United Arab Emirates side Sharjah need three points to stand a chance of advancing while Nasaf's campaign is already over after securing just a single point from their earlier seven matches.

Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC and Shabab Al Ahli are set for a cracking face off when they meet in their concluding AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli will confirm a second-place finish in the League Stage while Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates need a point to be sure of advancing to the Round of 16.

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#ACLElite – Vote for your MD7 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD7 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Shortlists don’t get sharper than this. Below are the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Matchday 7 Player of the Match nominees. 

Now it’s over to you – the fans - to pick your favourite from the best of the best. 

Know your team: Australia

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Know your team: Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will be determined to savour continental glory again when they host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Champions in 2010, Australia have a long storied history with the competition - starting with their participation as guests in the inaugural edition played in Hong Kong, China in 1975.

The Matildas - who reached the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 which Australia co-hosted with New Zealand - will be among the favourites, especially with the backing of their passionate fans.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goal of MD7 presented by VISA

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goal of MD7 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 7 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 delivered a highlight reel of pure quality: training-ground routines, counter-punch finishes and long-range rockets that bent matches to their will.

From Doha to Kobe, these strikes mixed craft and courage; now it’s over to you - the fans - to pick the standout. 

#ACLElite - Matchday 7: What they said

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - Matchday 7: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: There was joy for some and heartbreak for others on Matchday Seven of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™.

The-AFC.com listened to what was said after 12 intense matches as the continental showpiece returned to the forefront after the winter break.

#ACLTwo - Round of 16 (1st Leg): Facts & Figures

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

#ACLTwo - Round of 16 (1st Leg): Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The first leg of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 witnessed exciting tussles, big wins and last gasp comebacks.

With the teams to meet again next week, the-AF.com takes a look at facts and figures from the first leg that caught the eye.

Matsunaga chasing World Cup dream with Chinese Taipei

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Matsunaga chasing World Cup dream with Chinese Taipei

Sydney: When Saki Matsunaga lined up to face Japan at the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship last July, it represented a surreal and emotional experience for her.

Born in Funabashi, a city in Chiba Prefecture, Matsunaga picked up the sport at three under her father’s guidance and went on to play for Japan at the then-World University Games in 2017, before turning out for Sfida Setagaya FC and Ehime FC.

But, with a burning ambition to reach the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Matsunaga decided to embark on a different trajectory at the end of 2023.

#ACLElite - MD7: In numbers

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - MD7: In numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Seven of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ saw more Round of 16 places filled after an action-packed 12 matches.

The matches saw big wins, heartbreak and eliminations and the-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye.