Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul in second stumble

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul in second stumble

Bishkek: FC Bars Issyk-Kul sustained another loss in Kyrgyz Republic after going six matches undefeated, with the defending champions falling to three-time winners FC Abdysh-Ata.

There were mixed fortunes for Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mohammedan SC in India and Bangladesh respectively, 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: 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.

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.

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.

#U17WAC - Preview: Quarter-finals

Sun, 10 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview: Quarter-finals

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ enters the business end with the quarter-finals to be played on Monday.

The teams are within three matches of lifting the coveted trophy while the winners of the last eight ties will confirm their tickets to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026.