East Asia Wrap: FC Tokyo move top; Seoul beaten; Kaohsiung extend lead

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

East Asia Wrap: FC Tokyo move top; Seoul beaten; Kaohsiung extend lead

Seoul: FC Tokyo moved to the top of the J1 League standings following a commanding victory over Okayama, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima climbed to second.

In Korea Republic, newly crowned champions FC Seoul suffered defeat to Incheon United, while Kaohsiung Attackers extended their advantage in Chinese Taipei and FC Ulaanbaatar strengthened their position at the Mongolian Premier League summit.

The-AFC.com takes a look at the latest domestic action across East Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Ratchaburi roar back; Dewa stun Persija

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Ratchaburi roar back; Dewa stun Persija

Kuala Lumpur: It was a week of dramatic comebacks and significant results across ASEAN, with Ratchaburi FC producing a stunning five-goal second-half turnaround to defeat Sisaket United 5-2 in Thailand.

Dewa United handed Indonesian Liga 1 leaders Persija Jakarta a 2-1 defeat. In Vietnam, Nam Dinh strengthened their grip on top spot with a 3-1 comeback win over Viettel.
 
There were also matches in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the latest domestic action across ASEAN.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Title race heats up in IR Iran

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Title race heats up in IR Iran

Tehran: The tussle for top place in the Iran Pro League continues to go down the wire with Persepolis hanging on to the lead and Mobarakeh Sepahan SC, Foolad and defending champions Tractor FC waiting in the wings to take over. 

FC Bars Issyk-Kul are a match away from defending their title in Kyrgyz Republic while Mohun Bagan Super Giant took over the lead in India, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal back on top; three-way tie in Qatar

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal back on top; three-way tie in Qatar

Doha: Al Hilal SFC regained the Saudi Pro League top spot following a 2-0 win against Al Fateh.

Al Sadd SC and Al Duhail SC capitalised on Al Rayyan SC dropping points to move level with the leaders in the Qatar Stars League.

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

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday Four

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday Four

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ enters its business with Matchday Four to be contested this coming week.

It promises to be intense as several Round of 16 spots could be confirmed, setting the stage for exciting clashes across the continent.

The-AFC.com previews the upcoming action, with matches to be played between Tuesday and Thursday.

DPR Korea, Japan set up s-final showdown; China PR’s run ends

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

DPR Korea, Japan set up s-final showdown; China PR’s run ends

Sale: DPR Korea and Japan set up a FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 semi-final showdown after advancing from their respective last eight ties in contrasting fashion on Sunday.

DPR Korea cruised to a 3-0 win against the United States while Japan edged Ghana 1-0, with the two Asian heavyweights to meet on Wednesday.
 
China PR, meanwhile, exited the tournament after a 2-1 defeat to Brazil, who will meet Nigeria next.