Europe Wrap: Asia's finest shine

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Europe Wrap: Asia's finest shine

Kuala Lumpur: It proved a good week out for Indonesia and Australia’s international goalkeepers Emil Audero and Mathew Ryan, who kept their first clean sheets of the season in Italy and Spain respectively.

Asia’s internationals also bagged their share of goals and assists across all competitions in key leagues, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

Qualifiers - MD2: Results & Reports

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - MD2: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers concluded on Monday with all tickets to the Finals still up for grabs.

All seven groups will see top-of-the-table clashes and the action promises to be of the highest quality.

The eight group winners and seven best-ranked runners-up will join hosts Indonesia at the Finals. Group D will be contested in Saudi Arabia between October 18 and 22.

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

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Ittihad stay perfect

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Ittihad stay perfect

Doha: Al Nassr Club and Al Ittihad Club made it three wins out of three as they opened a two-point lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings.

In Qatar, leaders Al Shamal had to settle for a draw with Al Gharafa SC while Al Ain FC and Shabab Al Ahli lead in the UAE Pro League.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Lebanon so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

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.