Europe Wrap: Iqbal, Lee make their mark

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Europe Wrap: Iqbal, Lee make their mark

Kuala Lumpur: Iraq midfielder Zidane Iqbal and Korea Republic’s Lee Jae-sung netted their first goals of the season, with the former in the Scottish Premiership for Dundee United and the latter for the Bundesliga’s Mainz 05. 

Jordan midfielder Mousa Al Tamari claimed his first Europa League goal for Rennes while there were also goals for Japan internationals Shuto Machino, Shogo Taniguchi and Junya Ito, Japan U20’s Shunsuke Saito and Australia’s Zachary Sapsford, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

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Preview: Al Shamal SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Shamal SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Al Khor: Al Shamal SC will have to be at their best if they are to stop Al Hilal SFC when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Qatar's Al Shamal have two draws to their name while Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal are on a perfect six points going into the clash at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Preview: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Preview: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) and Esteghlal FC are set for a spectacular showdown in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Both head into the tie on a perfect six points, setting the stage for an exciting affair at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai.

Preview: Beijing FC (CHN) v Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Preview: Beijing FC (CHN) v Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Beijing: Beijing FC can expect a tough test when they host Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Beijing: Beijing FC can expect a tough test when they host Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Preview: Ratchaburi FC (THA) v Kashiwa Reysol (JPN)

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Preview: Ratchaburi FC (THA) v Kashiwa Reysol (JPN)

Ratchaburi: Ratchaburi FC will have to brace themselves for a buoyant Kashiwa Reysol when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Thailand's Ratchaburi are in need of points following two defeats while Japan's Kashiwa re-ignited their campaign with victory on Matchday Two.

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)

Shanghai: Maximum points will be Shanghai Port FC's target when they play Cong An Ha Noi FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

China PR's Shanghai Port are enjoying a stellar start, having already accumulated four points while Vietnam's Ha Noi are on a two-match losing run.