Preview - Group C: Japan v Indonesia

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Preview - Group C: Japan v Indonesia

Hohhot: Indonesia are bracing themselves for a huge test when they face Japan in their AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group C opener on Wednesday. 

The Southeast Asian side finished third at the ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship 2024 and have previously earned one third-place and two fourth place finishes at the Southeast Asian Games. 

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Preview - Group C: Thailand v Bahrain

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Preview - Group C: Thailand v Bahrain

Hohhot: After finishing third at both previous editions, Thailand enter the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 with high hopes of lifting the coveted trophy.

At number five, the Southeast Asians are the highest-ranked FIFA side in the tournament and will face 32nd-ranked Bahrain in their Group C opener on Wednesday.

Preview - Group B: IR Iran v Philippines

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Preview - Group B: IR Iran v Philippines

Hohhot: Set to make their tournament debut, the Philippines arguably could not have asked for tougher opening opponents than the Islamic Republic of Iran as both prepare to face off in their AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup ™ China 2025 Group B tie on Wednesday.

The reigning champions have won all of their 10 matches in the competition’s history and will be confident of adding a third crown. Having led them to glory in the inaugural 2015 edition, Foruzan Solymani returns to helm a side with plenty of experience, with five players set to appear in their third tournament.

Preview - Group B: Vietnam v Hong Kong, China

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Preview - Group B: Vietnam v Hong Kong, China

Hohhot: Despite both making their third AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ appearances, Vietnam and Hong Kong, China will meet for the first time in the competition’s history on in their China 2025 Group B opener on Wednesday.

Nguyen Dinh Hoang’s charges bagged 28 goals to emerge as the Qualifiers’ highest-scoring team enroute to sealing their berth in Hohhot and the Southeast Asians have embarked on an intensive preparation regime as they aim to qualify for the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup Philippines 2025.

Preview - Group A: China PR v Australia

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Preview - Group A: China PR v Australia

Hohhot: Australia will be looking to start with an impact when they face hosts China PR in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group A tie on Tuesday.

Australia are making their tournament debut, having navigated the Qualifiers with four wins.

Preview - Group A: Uzbekistan v Chinese Taipei

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Preview - Group A: Uzbekistan v Chinese Taipei

Hohhot: Uzbekistan and Chinese Taipei will kick off their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 campaigns when they square off in their Group A opener on Tuesday.

The sides are targeting a strong start, with both eager to better their 2018 feat of reaching the quarter-finals.

#ACLEliteFinal: In Numbers

Sun, 04 May, 2025

#ACLEliteFinal: In Numbers

Jeddah: The final of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 lived up to expectations with the fans treated to breathtaking football by Al Ahli Saudi FC and Kawasaki Frontale.

While there was joy for Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli, Frontale of Japan were left heartbroken at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

The-AFC.com highlights several interesting facts and figures from the pulsating final.

West Asia Wrap: Titles won in Jordan, Oman, UAE

Mon, 05 May, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Titles won in Jordan, Oman, UAE

Jeddah: Al Hussein and Al Seeb Club defended their Jordanian Pro League and Oman Pro League titles respectively with emphatic victories on Saturday.

Shabab Al Ahli, meanwhile, claimed the UAE Pro League crown after closest challengers Sharjah suffered defeat.

There were also matches in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait and Lebanon so join the-AFC.com in our recap of the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: FC Goa win Kalinga Super Cup; Tractor clinch maiden Iran Pro League

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: FC Goa win Kalinga Super Cup; Tractor clinch maiden Iran Pro League

Bhubaneswar: FC Goa claimed their second Kalinga Super Cup after an assertive 3-0 win over Jamshedpur FC while Tractor FC cruised past Shams Azar 4-0 to secure their first Iran Pro League title.

There were also more thrills and spills as leading clubs in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan continued to fight it out for dominance.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic action across Central and South Asia this past week.

ASEAN Wrap: Four in a row for Buriram, Svay Rieng champs again

Mon, 05 May, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Four in a row for Buriram, Svay Rieng champs again

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United clinched their fourth consecutive Thai League 1 title with an emphatic win against Nongbua Pitchaya.

In Cambodia, Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC made it back-to-back title triumphs with three matches to spare while Adelaide United become the final team to advance to the A-League Finals Series.

There were also matches in Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic action across ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu take control; Kashima in fine form

Mon, 05 May, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu take control; Kashima in fine form

Hong Kong: Chengdu Rongcheng moved to the top of the Chinese Super League after a crucial win against second-placed Shanghai Shenghua.

In Japan, Kashima Antlers have a three-point gap while Daejeon Hana continued to dictate terms in Korea Republic.

There were also matches in Hong Kong and Macau so join the-AFC.com as we take a deep dive in the past week's domestic action across East Asia.