West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal keep challengers at bay; Al Ain stay in contention

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal keep challengers at bay; Al Ain stay in contention

Doha: Al Hilal SFC stayed a point ahead in the Saudi Pro League title race with a 2-0 win against Al Ettifaq.

Al Ain drew level with leaders Shabab Al Ahli while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asian domestic scene.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy drama; Buriram statement and Sailors perfection headline pivotal week

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy drama; Buriram statement and Sailors perfection headline pivotal week

Kuala Lumpur: Tokyo Verdy and Sanfrecce Hiroshima set the tone in Japan with late drama and shootout composure while Newcastle Jets strengthened their grip on the A-League summit with another assured display.

In Thailand, Buriram United delivered a title statement away to BG Pathum United while Lion City Sailors continued their perfect run in Singapore with a seven-goal demolition of Tanjong Pagar.
 
There was also action in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic scene unfolded across ASEAN and East Asia this past week.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Gol Gohar go on top; ISL kicks off

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Gol Gohar go on top; ISL kicks off

Tehran: Gol Gohar took over at the top of the Iran Pro League as leaders and defending champions Tractor FC lost ground.

The Indian Super League kicked off with a win for titleholders Mohun Bagan Super Giant, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Preview: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) v Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Preview: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) v Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN)

Machida: Victory will be FC Machida Zelvia's only expectation when they play Chengdu Rongcheng FC in their concluding AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Tuesday.

Japan's Machida could end the League Stage top of the table while China PR's Chengdu desperately need victory if they are to stand a chance of advancing.

Preview: FC Seoul (KOR) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Preview: FC Seoul (KOR) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Seoul: FC Seoul will have to be at their best on Tuesday if they are to keep their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ hopes alive.

The Korea Republic outfit - sixth with nine points - will confirm their Round of 16 spot with victory but will face a FC Machida Zelvia who could finish top of the East Zone with three points.

#ACLTwo - Preview: R16 (2nd Leg)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

#ACLTwo - Preview: R16 (2nd Leg)

Kuala Lumpur: The quarter-finalists of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ will be decided over the coming days with the second leg of the Round of 16 to be concluded.

The ties promise to be thrilling affairs as the teams aim to stay in contention for the coveted trophy.