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.

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Know your team: Indonesia

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Know your team: Indonesia

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia held their own in their FIFA U-17 World Cup debut on home soil two years ago and the Southeast Asian side will be aiming to scale even greater heights at Qatar 2025.

Although their 2023 campaign ended in the group stage, Indonesia walked away with their heads held high after holding Ecuador and Panama to draws.

Know your team: DPR Korea

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 kicks off on November 3 with the tournament expanded to 48 teams.

Asia will have nine representatives and the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the continent's hopefuls, with DPR Korea kicking off the series.

DPR Korea will head into the tournament knowing that they have to be at their best from the first blow of the whistle if they are to progress from a tough Group G.

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.

#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.

Preview -Group Stage: Matchday Two

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Preview -Group Stage: Matchday Two

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 Group Stage is set for a scintillating Matchday Two with the teams having no room for error.

Some enjoyed flying starts while other need victories to get their campaigns back on track and the-AFC.com takes a look at how the groups stand, with Matchday Two action to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The three group winners and best second-placed side from the West Zone will advance to the quarter-finals while the top two sides from the two East Zone groups will progress.