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.

#ACLElite - Matchday One: In Numbers

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite - Matchday One: In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 was a scintillating affair as the 24 teams took their first step towards continental glory.

The opening round of the League Stage witnessed highs and lows and the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the 12 matches played across the continent.

#ACLTwo - Matchday One: Facts & Figures

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

#ACLTwo - Matchday One: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The race for the title kicked off in earnest with Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group Stage.

It was action galore across the eight groups and the-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that caught the eye.