East Asia Wrap: Kashima, Vissel in showdown; Chengdu suffer setback

Mon, 25 May, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Kashima, Vissel in showdown; Chengdu suffer setback

Tokyo: Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe will square off for the title in Japan after they topped their respective League Stage groups.

Chengdu Rongcheng’s lead was trimmed in China PR after suffering only their second defeat of the season while in Chinese Taipei, the title race is going down to the final week.

ASEAN Wrap: Persib top of the mountain; Johor Darul Ta’zim complete sweep

Mon, 25 May, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Persib top of the mountain; Johor Darul Ta’zim complete sweep

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim completed another dominant domestic campaign after defeating Kuching City FC to lift the Malaysia Cup and secure a third consecutive quadruple.

Auckland FC were crowned A-League champions after edging Sydney FC in the grand final, while Persib Bandung sealed the Indonesia Super League title on the final day.

Vietnam champions Cong An Ha Noi FC were denied a late victory while Kaya FC-Iloilo boosted their hopes in the Philippines title race with an impressive win over leaders One Taguig.

West Asia Wrap: Champs crowned in Iraq, Lebanon

Mon, 25 May, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Champs crowned in Iraq, Lebanon

Doha: Air Force SC and Al Ansar were crowned champions of Iraq and Lebanon respectively over the past week.

Joao Felix celebrated Al Nassr Club emerging the Saudi Pro League champions by being named the Player of the Season.

Champions Al Seeb Club concluded their Oman Pro League season in style while there were also matches in Kuwait and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asia domestic scene.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Arkadag march on; East Bengal claim maiden ISL title

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Arkadag march on; East Bengal claim maiden ISL title

Arkadag: Defending champions FK Arkadag continued their relentless march towards their fourth consecutive Yokary Liga title with two high-scoring outings. 

East Bengal clinched the Indian Super League in a thrilling final-day encounter to deny Mohun Bagan Super Giant while Bashundhara Kings concluded their season with three titles in Bangladesh, so join the-AFC.com as we look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

#AWCL - Facts & Figures

Mon, 25 May, 2026

#AWCL - Facts & Figures

Suwon: The AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ concluded on Saturday with DPR Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC lifting the coveted trophy at the Suwon Sports Complex.

It was a tournament which had it all and as we await for next season's challenge to kick off, the-AFC.com takes a look at some facts and figures that caught the eye.

#AFCU17: Facts & Figures

Sun, 24 May, 2026

#AFCU17: Facts & Figures

Jeddah: The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ came to a thrilling conclusion on Friday with Japan crowned champions after edging China PR 3-2 in a pulsating final at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium Legends.

As the dust settles on another memorable edition, the-AFC.com looks at the facts and figures that defined the tournament.