R16: China PR's run ended by Brazil

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

R16: China PR's run ended by Brazil

Sale: China PR had to concede to Brazil's superiority as the East Asian side suffered a 3-0 defeat in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

It was China PR's first appearance in the knockout stage but Brazil were simply too strong on the night.

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Know your team: Japan

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Know your team: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will be aiming to create history when they compete in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 which kicks off on November 3.

Despite being perennial qualifiers, success has eluded the East Asian side but with a well rounded squad, head coach Nozomi Hiroyama will be confident of steering Japan into the knockout stage and beyond.

Europe Wrap: Asian stars steal spotlight

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Europe Wrap: Asian stars steal spotlight

Kuala Lumpur: Australia international Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, his countryman Zachary Sapsford and Japan international Koki Ogawa all found the back of the net as their clubs made inroads in major European leagues. 

There were also fine performances from more of the Continent’s best, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

Preview: Four on a mission

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Preview: Four on a mission

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 will see two rescheduled Matchday Five games played on Wednesday as the teams aim to boost their Round of 16 chances.

The-AFC.com looks at what could unfold in these two matches as the group stage moves into the business end.

#ACLELITE – Vote for your VISA Top Goals of MD3

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

#ACLELITE – Vote for your VISA Top Goals of MD3

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ served up a clutch of finishes that defined matches: set-piece stunners, ruthless counters and cool heads in crowded boxes.

We've picked eight strikes from West to East – some crafted by slick team play, others carved by pure individual brilliance. Relive each moment below and back your favourite.

Group B: Bashundhara Kings (BAN) 0-3 Al Ansar FC (LBN)

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Group B: Bashundhara Kings (BAN) 0-3 Al Ansar FC (LBN)

Sulaibikhat: Al Ansar FC got their campaign back on track after defeating Bashundhara Kings 3-0 in their AFC Challenge League Group B clash on Tuesday.

Al Ansar will next meet Oman’s Al Seeb on Friday with Bashundhara taking on Kuwait SC.