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West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr stay hot; another setback for Al Sadd

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr stay hot; another setback for Al Sadd

Doha: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr Club's bid for the Saudi Pro League title remained on track.

Al Sadd SC suffered a setback in their Qatar Stars League title defence while Al Ain surged back to the top in the UAE Pro League.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our review of the past week's West Asia domestic scene.

Arnold: Iraq will surprise the world

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Arnold: Iraq will surprise the world

Monterrey: Graham Arnold expects Iraq to take the FIFA World Cup 2026 by storm after the West Asian nation confirmed qualification with a 2-1 win against Bolivia in their playoff on Tuesday.

Aymen Hussein netted the winner in the 53rd minute after Moises Paniagua had cancelled out Ali Al Hamadi's 10th minute opener as Iraq sealed a return to the global showpiece for the first time since making their debut 40 years ago.

Iraq praised by AFC President as 40-year wait ends

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Iraq praised by AFC President as 40-year wait ends

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his congratulations to Iraq following the national team’s hard-fought qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Lions of Mesopotamia officially punched their ticket to football’s grandest stage for the first time since their 1986 debut in Mexico after securing a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in the FIFA Playoff Tournament at the Monterrey Stadium on Tuesday.

Hussein powers Iraq to Finals

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Hussein powers Iraq to Finals

Monterrey: Aymen Hussein scored the winner as Iraq booked their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Bolivia 2-1 in their playoff at Monterrey Stadium on Tuesday.

The win sees the West Asian side return to the global showpiece for the first time since making their debut in 1986, ironically when the tournament was last held in Mexico.

Iraq will have France, Senegal and Norway for company in Group I of the global showpiece. 

Preview - Playoff: Iraq v Bolivia

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Preview - Playoff: Iraq v Bolivia

Monterrey: Graham Arnold has vowed that Iraq will not hold back against Bolivia when the sides meet in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoff on Tuesday.

At stake is a spot in Group I of the global showpiece alongside France, Norway and Senegal, with Iraq seeking a return to the Finals for the first time since making their debut in 1986.

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd stumble again; race heats up in UAE, Jordan

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd stumble again; race heats up in UAE, Jordan

Doha: Al Sadd SC suffered a second consecutive defeat but maintained control of the Qatar Stars League title race.

In the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, the two-horse races continued while there was also action in Iraq and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic scene across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Five-star Al Nassr; Al Sadd stunned

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Five-star Al Nassr; Al Sadd stunned

Doha: Al Nassr Club maintained their push for the Saudi Pro League title with a stunning win against Al Khaleej.

Al Sadd SC suffered a shock defeat in Qatar while Al Ain FC stayed just ahead in the United Arab Emirates. There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly look at the domestic scene across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Late drama keeps Al Nassr in pole; Shabab Al Ahli drop points

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Late drama keeps Al Nassr in pole; Shabab Al Ahli drop points

Riyadh: A dramatic late goal secured Al Nassr Club a 1-0 win against Neom as they stayed two points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League.

Shabab Al Ahli squandered a chance to regain the UAE Pro League top spot while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd remain in driver's seat

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd remain in driver's seat

Doha: Al Nassr stayed top of the Saudi Pro League with two important victories this past week while Al Sadd SC maintained their tight grip in the Qatar Stars League.

Al Ain took over as the UAE Pro League leaders while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic action across West Asia.

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.

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R16 (2nd Leg): Adryelson powers Al Wasl past Al Zawraa

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Adryelson powers Al Wasl past Al Zawraa

Dubai: Adryelson scored twice as Al Wasl completed a magnificent comeback to defeat Iraq’s Al Zawraa SC 4-2 after extra-time in the second leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

UAE’s Al Wasl advanced 6-5 on aggregate, with Adryelson first drawing them level in the third minute of added time and then scoring again in the 109th minute to take his team to a quarter-final showdown with either Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club or FK Arkadag of Turkmenistan.