Central & South Asia Wrap: Joy for Tractor, Sepasi in Iran; blues for Bhutan’s Paro

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Joy for Tractor, Sepasi in Iran; blues for Bhutan’s Paro

Tehran: Tractor FC moved to second in the Iran Pro League after the defending champions beat last season’s runners-up Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC as league newcomers Fajr Sepasi took over the table.

Paro FC slumped to their first defeat of the season in the Bhutan Premier League while Vakhsh Bokhtar and FC Arkadag continue their unbeaten streaks in Tajikistan and Turkmenistan respectively, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Svay Rieng, Buriram continue to sizzle

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Svay Rieng, Buriram continue to sizzle

Kuala Lumpur: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng continued their dominance in Cambodia with another emphatic win, while Buriram edged a key battle in Thailand to stay perfect.

In Laos, Young Elephant extended their flawless start while in Malaysia, Johor Darul Ta'zim stayed imperious with yet another exciting win, as Kaya FC-Iloilo and Geylang International delivered commanding displays in the Philippines and Singapore respectively.

Here’s a full look at the past week’s domestic action in ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Kashima go top in Japan; Gimcheon slice gap in Korea Republic

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Kashima go top in Japan; Gimcheon slice gap in Korea Republic

Hong Kong: Kashima Antlers climbed to the summit of the J1 League after edging Urawa Reds, while Kyoto Sanga slipped after suffering defeat against Shimizu S-Pulse.

In China PR, Chengdu Rongcheng held Shanghai Shenhua in a top-of-the-table clash as Shanghai Port closed in with victory against Beijing FC. In Korea Republic, Gimcheon Sangmu reduced Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors’ lead with an important away win.

Meanwhile, HK Rangers stayed perfect in Hong Kong, and Tainan City rose to the top in Chinese Taipei. Join the-AFC.com for a look back at the week’s domestic action across East Asia.

Preview - Qualifiers: Matchday Two

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Preview - Qualifiers: Matchday Two

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 could begin to take shape on Monday when the hopefuls swing into action for Matchday Two of the Qualifiers.

The action promises to be hot and the-AFC.com takes a look at how the seven groups that are being contested stand, with Group D - to be hosted by Saudi Arabia - to take place in October.

The eight group winners and seven best-ranked runners-up will join hosts Indonesia at the Finals.

Qualifiers - Matchday One: Results & Reports

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Matchday One: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers came to an end on Saturday with the seven groups producing scintillating action across the continent.

The hopefuls will continue their campaign on Monday, with the eight group winners and seven best-ranked runners-up to join hosts Indonesia at the Finals. Group D - to be hosted by Saudi Arabia - will be played between October 18 and 22.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

#ACLElite - Matchday One: What they said

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite - Matchday One: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The opening matchday of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 had it all - amazing comebacks, upset victories and debut goal as the race for continental glory kicked off.

The-AFC.com takes a look at what the teams had to say after a thoroughly thrilling Matchday One of the League Stage.