East Asia Wrap: Kashima drop points but stay ahead; Shanghai Port stumble

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Kashima drop points but stay ahead; Shanghai Port stumble

Hong Kong: Kashima Antlers maintained their lead in Japan despite being held by Kyoto Sanga, while Kashiwa Reysol remain in close pursuit.

In China PR, Shanghai Port slipped to defeat against Shandong Taishan, allowing Chengdu Rongcheng and Shanghai Shenhua to close the gap to one and two points respectively with just two matchdays remaining.

Korea Republic’s Gimcheon Sangmu stunned newly crowned champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, while North District and Kitchee remain level at the summit in Hong Kong, China.

Join the the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City impress; JDT set new record; Buriram show grit

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City impress; JDT set new record; Buriram show grit

Kuala Lumpur: It was a week filled with statement performances across ASEAN as Melbourne City FC fired four past Perth Glory to claim their first A-League win, Buriram United extended their unbeaten run in Thailand and Phu Dong Ninh Binh staged another comeback to stay top in Vietnam.

Borneo FC continued their perfect streak in Indonesia, Johor Darul Ta’zim hit double figures to underline their dominance in Malaysia and Geylang International climbed to second in Singapore with a confident win.
 
There were also matches in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr maintain relentless pace; Qatar SC in charge

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr maintain relentless pace; Qatar SC in charge

Doha: Al Nassr Club's sizzling season continued with a 2-0 defeat of Al Hazm as they stayed perfect in the Saudi Pro League.

Qatar SC lead the race in Qatar while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Lebanon so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor on fire; Paro bag sixth overall title

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor on fire; Paro bag sixth overall title

Tehran: Tractor FC followed up their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 win against Sharjah FC earlier last week by pushing Iran Pro League leaders Gol Gohar off the top with a second 5-0 win.

Paro FC claimed their fourth straight title, and sixth overall, in the Bhutan Premier League while Kyrgyz Premier League newcomers FC Bars Issyk-Kul claimed pole position in the standings for the first time.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Know your team: Indonesia

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Know your team: Indonesia

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia held their own in their FIFA U-17 World Cup debut on home soil two years ago and the Southeast Asian side will be aiming to scale even greater heights at Qatar 2025.

Although their 2023 campaign ended in the group stage, Indonesia walked away with their heads held high after holding Ecuador and Panama to draws.

Know your team: DPR Korea

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 kicks off on November 3 with the tournament expanded to 48 teams.

Asia will have nine representatives and the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the continent's hopefuls, with DPR Korea kicking off the series.

DPR Korea will head into the tournament knowing that they have to be at their best from the first blow of the whistle if they are to progress from a tough Group G.