West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top; Al Sadd pull clear

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top; Al Sadd pull clear

Doha: Al Nassr Club seized the Saudi Pro League top spot back with an impressive win against Al Hazem as Al Hilal SFC were held.

Al Sadd SC moved clear in the Qatar Stars League while the UAE Pro League is set for an exciting conclusion with Shabab Al Ahli and Al Ain involved in a thrilling race.

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

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy shootout drama; Buriram blitz; Persib in control

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy shootout drama; Buriram blitz; Persib in control

Kuala Lumpur: Tokyo Verdy’s stoppage-time rescue and penalty composure headlined Round 3 in Japan, where they edged FC Machida Zelvia 3–2 in the shootout after a 2–2 draw, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima struck in the 90+7th minute to beat Cerezo Osaka 2–1 and stay top in Group B.

Thailand saw Buriram United deliver the most emphatic performance of the week, dismantling Sukhothai 6–0 while in Indonesia, Persib Bandung maintained their grip on the summit with a narrow 1–0 win over Persita while there were also matches in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across ASEAN and East Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor slip up again; East Bengal take over ISL

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor slip up again; East Bengal take over ISL

Tehran: Reigning champions Tractor FC missed a chance to go to the top of the Iran Pro League as the top five sides continue to take turns in a tightly-contested race.

East Bengal FC claimed pole position as the Indian Super League moved into its second week, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

#ACLElite - League Stage in numbers

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - League Stage in numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ is heading into the business end following the conclusion of the League Stage this past week.

As the remaining 16 teams plot the next phase of their challenge, the-AC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the highly thrilling League Stage.

#ACLTwo - R16 (2nd Leg): Facts & Figures

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

#ACLTwo - R16 (2nd Leg): Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ concluded on Thursday with the return leg serving scintillating action.

As the remaining teams prepare for the two-legged quarter-finals that will be played in March, the-AFC.com takes a look at some facts and figures from the second leg that caught the eye.

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will have their armour fully sharpened when they embark on their return after a 23-year absence at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Central Asian side are determined to make up for lost time, with a promising generation of stars ready to announce themselves on the continental stage.