West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held; Al Sadd close in

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held; Al Sadd close in

Doha: Al Hilal SFC's lead in the Saudi Pro League was reduced to three points after they were held by Al Qadisiyah.

Al Sadd SC, meanwhile, narrowed the gap with Al Gharafa SC to just two points after defeating the leaders while two wins over the week saw Shabab Al Ahli moving to the top of the UAE Pro League.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the West Asia domestic scene.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor take the lead, Maziya remain tops

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor take the lead, Maziya remain tops

Tehran: Reigning champions Tractor FC took over the Iran Pro League for the first time this season after defeating previous leaders Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC.

In the Maldives, Maziya Sports and Recreation Club’s title run hit a speedbump, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Goals, statements and leaders keeping control across the region

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Goals, statements and leaders keeping control across the region

Kuala Lumpur: It was another lively week across ASEAN football with big scorelines, shifting positions and title contenders refusing to blink under pressure.

Australia saw the summit change hands after a dominant display, Thailand delivered a surprise at the top without altering the wider picture and Vietnam’s frontrunners stayed unbeaten in a tense clash that had everything.
 
There were also matches in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia and Laos so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

Knockout stage cast finalised

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Knockout stage cast finalised

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ is set for a thrilling knockout stage following the completion of the group stage on Sunday.

The quarter-finals will be played on Tuesday, with four enticing match-ups on the cards.

Group D: IR Iran see off spirited Afghanistan to finish top

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Group D: IR Iran see off spirited Afghanistan to finish top

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran survived a fightback from Afghanistan to top Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ with a 5-2 win on Sunday.

The defending champions - who finished with nine points - will face Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals while Afghanistan will play Japan.

#WAC2026: The Dream XI revealed

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#WAC2026: The Dream XI revealed

Kuala Lumpur: After thousands of votes, the verdict is in. The ultimate #WAC2026 Dream XI is revealed. 

Twelve teams will head to Australia in less than a month in pursuit of ultimate continental glory at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™. 

To build momentum ahead of kick-off, the #WAC2026 Dream XI Campaign invited fans across Asia and beyond to look back, debate, and celebrate the players who have defined and continue to shape women's football on the continent.

From all-time greats who laid the foundations to modern icons and rising stars carrying the torch forward, supporters were given one simple but powerful task: picking the best XI from an elite pool of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards. 

And now, the stars of the shows: