ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy drama; Buriram statement and Sailors perfection headline pivotal week

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy drama; Buriram statement and Sailors perfection headline pivotal week

Kuala Lumpur: Tokyo Verdy and Sanfrecce Hiroshima set the tone in Japan with late drama and shootout composure while Newcastle Jets strengthened their grip on the A-League summit with another assured display.

In Thailand, Buriram United delivered a title statement away to BG Pathum United while Lion City Sailors continued their perfect run in Singapore with a seven-goal demolition of Tanjong Pagar.
 
There was also action in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic scene unfolded across ASEAN and East Asia this past week.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal keep challengers at bay; Al Ain stay in contention

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal keep challengers at bay; Al Ain stay in contention

Doha: Al Hilal SFC stayed a point ahead in the Saudi Pro League title race with a 2-0 win against Al Ettifaq.

Al Ain drew level with leaders Shabab Al Ahli while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asian domestic scene.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Gol Gohar go on top; ISL kicks off

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Gol Gohar go on top; ISL kicks off

Tehran: Gol Gohar took over at the top of the Iran Pro League as leaders and defending champions Tractor FC lost ground.

The Indian Super League kicked off with a win for titleholders Mohun Bagan Super Giant, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Buriram: Buriram United will be determined to not slip up when they host Shanghai Shenhua FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday.

A draw will be enough to seal progression for the Thai side while China PR's Shenhua will be targeting just their second win of the campaign.

Preview: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Preview: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Iskandar Puteri: Johor Darul Ta’zim can't afford anything other than victory when they meet Vissel Kobe in their concluding AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Tuesday.

Malaysia's JDT are seventh in the standings with eight points while Japan's Vissel Kobe will be seeking victory to confirm themselves as the top team in the East Zone.

#ACLTwo - Preview: R16 (2nd Leg)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

#ACLTwo - Preview: R16 (2nd Leg)

Kuala Lumpur: The quarter-finalists of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ will be decided over the coming days with the second leg of the Round of 16 to be concluded.

The ties promise to be thrilling affairs as the teams aim to stay in contention for the coveted trophy.