ASEAN Wrap: Title races tighten as heavyweights deliver statement wins

Mon, 11 May, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Title races tighten as heavyweights deliver statement wins

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi FC moved closer towards the V.League 1 crown after surviving a major scare against Nam Dinh FC, while Indonesia’s Persib Bandung claimed a crucial derby victory to edge nearer to the Liga 1 title.

In Singapore, Albirex Niigata stunned reigning champions Lion City Sailors to breathe life back into the race at the top while there was also domestic action elsewhere across ASEAN.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the action went down across the region.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend advantage; Kashima stay dominant

Mon, 11 May, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend advantage; Kashima stay dominant

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng FC strengthened their position at the top in China PR, while Kashima Antlers continued their impressive form in Japan despite being pushed all the way by Yokohama F. Marinos.

Join the-AFC.com in our look at the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

Road to Final: Kuwait SC

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Road to Final: Kuwait SC

Ardhiyah: Kuwait SC are within one match of a fourth continental title with the Kuwait champions to meet Cambodia's Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ final on Wednesday.

Three-time AFC Cup™ champions, Kuwait SC overcame tremendous challenges to advance to the final, which will be played in front of their adoring fans.

The-AFC.com retraces Kuwait SC's journey to the final.

Road to Final: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Road to Final: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Ardhiyah: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC will be aiming to get it right at the second time of trying when they meet Kuwait SC in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ final on Wednesday.

The Cambodian side suffered heartbreak at the same stage last year, falling to a 2-1 defeat against Turkmenistan's FK Arkadag but have shown tremendous self belief to storm into the final again.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how Svay Rieng made their way to the continental final.

#AFCU17 - Group D: India 0-3 Uzbekistan

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Group D: India 0-3 Uzbekistan

Jeddah: Uzbekistan booked their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final spot with a 3-0 win against India in their Group D tie at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Sunday.

The victory also meant FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 qualification for the defending champions, whose win meant Australia also advanced, with the sides to meet on Wednesday to decide the group winners. 

#AFCU17 - Group C: Vietnam 1-4 Korea Republic

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Group C: Vietnam 1-4 Korea Republic

Jeddah: Korea Republic scored four times in the closing minutes to defeat Vietnam 4-1 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C tie on Sunday.

The win moved them to four points, with Yemen their final group stage opponents on Wednesday. Vietnam, who defeated Yemen 1-0 in their opener, will face the United Arab Emirates.