ASEAN Wrap: Champions face early tests across six leagues

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Champions face early tests across six leagues

Kuala Lumpur: Defending champions featured prominently across ASEAN this week, with Johor Darul Ta’zim and Cong An Ha Noi FC extending their perfect starts, while Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC also continued their winning run in Cambodia. 

Persija Jakarta, meanwhile, claimed a dramatic late victory over defending champions Persib Bandung in Indonesia.

Buriram United were held by Chiangrai United in Thailand, while Lion City Sailors fought back from two goals down to draw with Hougang United in Singapore. The-AFC.com takes a look at the latest domestic action across ASEAN.

West Asia Wrap: Martinelli stars for Al Hilal; Al Sadd continue sizzling form

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Martinelli stars for Al Hilal; Al Sadd continue sizzling form

Doha: Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick as Al Hilal SFC swept to a 6-0 win against Al Taawoun on Saturday to stay top in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Sadd SC moved two points clear in Qatar while Al Jazira and Al Ain FC dropped points for the first time in UAE.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor lose steam; Muras close in on Issyk-Kul

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor lose steam; Muras close in on Issyk-Kul

Tehran: Tractor FC fell to their first defeat in the Iran Pro League after a six-match unbeaten start, with Esteghlal FC nipping at their heels. 

Muras United are level with leaders FC Bars Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyz Republic and Paro FC look unstoppable in Bhutan, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Machida held; Seoul triumphant; Lee Man stay perfect

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Machida held; Seoul triumphant; Lee Man stay perfect

Tokyo: FC Machida Zelvia saw their perfect start halted but remain top in Japan with Vissel Kobe now just one point behind.

FC Seoul strengthened their grip on the K League 1 summit with victory over defending champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Lee Man Warriors maintained their perfect start in Hong Kong, China while Tianjin Jinmen Tiger secured a narrow win in China PR. The-AFC.com takes a look at the latest domestic action across ASEAN.

Asian challenge continues

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Asian challenge continues

Lodz: Asia’s challenge at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 continues with all four teams advancing to the knockout stage.

Defending champions DPR Korea led the march, with China PR, and Korea Republic joining them in the Japan, DPR Korea and China in the Round of 16.

Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC will begin the defence of their title with a tricky opener against Pakhtakor (UZB) in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli are bidding to become the first side to lift the coveted trophy for a third consecutive edition.