Qualifiers - Group I: N. Mariana Islands 0-7 Mongolia

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Qualifiers - Group I: N. Mariana Islands 0-7 Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar: Mongolia laid down an early marker after cruising 7-0 past Northern Mariana Islands in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Development Phase Group I tie at the MFF Stadium on Monday.

Northern Mariana Islands will look to bounce back when they face Guam on Thursday, while another victory for Mongolia against Guam on Matchday Three will see them finish top of the group, which will earn them promotion to the Qualification Phase of the next edition.  

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#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers: MD1 Results & Reports

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers: MD1 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The journey towards the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ begins on Monday with the first round of matches in the centralised Qualifiers.

Taking place for a 23rd time since being introduced in 1980, this iteration of the qualification pathway offers 15 berths at next year’s Finals and sees the maiden implementation of a two-tiered format.

The Qualification Phase divides 31 teams across eight groups, with all group winners and the seven best second-placed teams advancing to join hosts China PR at the 43rd edition of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™. Meanwhile, the six lowest-ranked fourth-placed teams are relegated to the Development Phase of the next Qualifiers.

Concurrently, the Development Phase features 11 teams that are split into three groups, with the first and second-placed teams of each group to be promoted to the Qualification Phase of the next Qualifiers.

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

#AWCL Group Stage thrillers to be determined

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

#AWCL Group Stage thrillers to be determined

Kuala Lumpur: The contenders for the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ will discover their Group Stage fate on September 3 (Thursday) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A cast of 12 clubs has been finalised following the conclusion of the Preliminary Stage—which witnessed a record number of participants—on Sunday, ahead of the third edition of the Continent’s premier women’s club tournament.

Akhmedov urges Uzbekistan clubs to aim high

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Akhmedov urges Uzbekistan clubs to aim high

Kuala Lumpur: Odil Akhmedov has challenged Uzbekistan clubs to aim for the sky when they compete in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™.

Reaching the semi-finals is the best Uzbekistan clubs have managed on the highest stage of Asian club football, with four separate appearances achieved equally by Pakhtakor and FC Bunyodkor.

Uzbekistan football, however, is enjoying a purple patch -  as highlighted by various national team age-group successes and a first FIFA World Cup appearance - and Akhmedov wants to see his nation’s clubs emulating the achievements. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd impress

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd impress

Doha: Al Nassr showed they mean business in their title defence with two wins in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Sadd SC were equally impressive in Qatar while the action in UAE was sizzling as three teams lead the early race.

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

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor power on; Paro pull further ahead

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor power on; Paro pull further ahead

Bishkek: Tractor FC remained unbeaten after four matches as the defending champions stamped their mark on the newly-started Iran Pro League.

Paro FC’s Yuta Mishima, with 14 goals in 12 appearances, is on a hot streak in the Bhutan Pro League, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.