ASEAN Wrap: Perfect leaders, late drama and tightening title races

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Perfect leaders, late drama and tightening title races

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim’s relentless march in Malaysia continued with a perfect 18th straight win, while Indonesia’s Persib Bandung ran riot to remain firmly in control at the summit.

In Australia, Newcastle Jets were held for the first time this season while Singapore delivered one of the most dramatic moments of the week as Lion City Sailors were held in a six-goal thriller.

There was also action in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the ASEAN domestic scene.

East Asia Wrap: Kashima stay perfect; Jeonbuk stumble

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Kashima stay perfect; Jeonbuk stumble

Hong Kong: Defending champions Kashima Antlers impressed in Japan’s group stage action, while the new K League season began with immediate drama as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors suffered an opening defeat.

Kitchee strengthened their advantage in Hong Kong while leaders Fu Jen University suffered defeat in Chinese Taipei.

The-AFC.com looks at the past week’s domestic action across East Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd remain in driver's seat

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd remain in driver's seat

Doha: Al Nassr stayed top of the Saudi Pro League with two important victories this past week while Al Sadd SC maintained their tight grip in the Qatar Stars League.

Al Ain took over as the UAE Pro League leaders while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan, Fergana triumph

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan, Fergana triumph

Mumbai: The Uzbekistan Super League opened with a win for defending champions Neftchi Fergana while it was also smooth sailing for titleholders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League.

Tractor FC returned to winning ways in the Iran Pro League as Esteghlal FC maintained their lead for the second straight week, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Australia’s Montemurro focuses on positives; Torcaso proud of Philippines' effort

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Australia’s Montemurro focuses on positives; Torcaso proud of Philippines' effort

Perth: Joe Montemurro looked at the positives after Australia’s 1-0 victory over the Philippines in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group A opener on Sunday.

Despite dominating 85 percent of possession, Australia managed just six shots on target, falling short of the high-scoring performance many had anticipated.

#WAC2026 breaks attendance record in dazzling opening ceremony

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 breaks attendance record in dazzling opening ceremony

Perth: The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ kicked off on Sunday with an unforgettable Opening Ceremony at the stunning Perth Stadium, where a staggering 44,379-strong crowd, the highest ever attendance in the competition’s history, gathered to witness the start of the Continent’s premier women’s national team competition.

The attendance at Perth Stadium tonight spectacularly eclipsed the previous record of 18,000, which was recorded at the 2014 edition of the competition in Vietnam, underscoring the palpable excitement and anticipation surrounding the latest iteration of Asia’s flagship women’s competition.