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West Asia Wrap: Al Karma take charge in Iraq; Al Faisaly surge in Jordan

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Karma take charge in Iraq; Al Faisaly surge in Jordan

Doha: Al Karma are setting the pace in the Iraq Stars League, moving two points clear at the top after edging Zakho.

The race in Jordan is beginning to take shape while the other West Asian leagues were not in action due to the international break.

Group C: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) 4-3 Al Faisaly (JOR)

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Group C: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) 4-3 Al Faisaly (JOR)

Al Rayyan: Al Rayyan SC survived a spirited second-half fightback from Al Faisaly to secure a thrilling 4-3 win in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group C opener on Wednesday.

The Qatari side looked in control after taking a 3-1 lead at the interval before Mohammad Haddad and Ahmad Ersan struck late to set up a tense finish.

Group D: Al Hussein (JOR) 2-2 East Bengal FC (IND)

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Group D: Al Hussein (JOR) 2-2 East Bengal FC (IND)

Amman: Jordan’s Al Hussein recovered from going two goals behind to earn a 2-2 draw with East Bengal FC of India in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group D tie on Wednesday.

East Bengal led 2-0 at half-time but Al Hussein - in front of their home fans at Amman International Stadium - roared back with two goals of their own in the second half to rescue a point.

Europe Wrap: Ueda, Sano lead Asian charge

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Europe Wrap: Ueda, Sano lead Asian charge

Kuala Lumpur: Samurai Blue striker Ayase Ueda netted in his UEFA Champions League debut for Ligue 1 side Lille while fellow international Kodai Sano struck his first goal of the season for PSV in the Eredivisie. 

There was also an unexpected goalkeeping assist from Japan’s Taishi Nozawa in the Belgian Pro League and other starring Continental performances, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

West Asia Wrap: Martinelli stars for Al Hilal; Al Sadd continue sizzling form

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Martinelli stars for Al Hilal; Al Sadd continue sizzling form

Doha: Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick as Al Hilal SFC swept to a 6-0 win against Al Taawoun on Saturday to stay top in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Sadd SC moved two points clear in Qatar while Al Jazira and Al Ain FC dropped points for the first time in UAE.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic action across West Asia.

Qualifiers - Group D: Jordan 0-1 Tajikistan; Bahrain 1-3 Afghanistan

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group D: Jordan 0-1 Tajikistan; Bahrain 1-3 Afghanistan

Isa Town: Afghanistan put on a spirited performance to beat Bahrain 3-1 to sign off on their Group D campaign at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Sunday. 

The result earned Kourosh Barmak’s side their first win, ahead of Bahrain on goal difference and three points adrift of table-toppers Tajikistan, who were made to slog for a 1-0 win over Jordan in the earlier match. 

Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 1-4 Tajikistan; Bahrain 1-2 Jordan

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 1-4 Tajikistan; Bahrain 1-2 Jordan

Isa Town: Jordan scored in the dying seconds to beat Bahrain 2-1 and claim their second Group D win at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Thursday.

Saoud Abu Zaid’s injury-time goal put Ibrahim Jaber’s side three points clear at the top and primed to make their fifth consecutive final.

Tajikistan defeated Afghanistan 4-1 in the earlier meeting and will take on Jordan on Sunday while Bahrain will aim for victory against Afghanistan, with only the group winners assured of advancing automatically.

Qualifiers - Group D: Jordan 1-0 Afghanistan; Tajikistan 2-3 Bahrain

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group D: Jordan 1-0 Afghanistan; Tajikistan 2-3 Bahrain

Isa Town: Jordan had to work hard to fend off Afghanistan to earn a 1-0 win in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Group D encounter on Monday.

In the other tie, Ali Mahran grabbed a hat-trick to help Bahrain to a 3-2 win against Tajikistan.

Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Kuala Lumpur: Teams aiming to vie for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027™ title discovered their Qualifiers challenge following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 35 teams were divided into seven groups of five to contest a single round-robin centralised league for the qualifying rounds that run from November 8 to 20, 2026.

The seven group winners will join the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 who have automatically qualified - Australia, China PR, Japan (defending champions), Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam - in the Finals.

Europe Wrap: Dream La Liga start for Lee

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Europe Wrap: Dream La Liga start for Lee

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic’s Lee Kang-in netted on his debut for Atletico Madrid as the midfielder joined Saudi Arabia’s Saud Abdulhamid, Syria's Aiham Ousou and Japan’s Ayumu Yokoyama in scoring their first goals of the season.

Other Asian stars also made first appearances as the English Premier League, French Ligue 1, Italy’s Serie A and Spain’s La Liga kicked off their 2026/27 season, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

PS - Group E: Bam Khatoon FC (IRN) 3-1 Etihad Club (JOR)

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

PS - Group E: Bam Khatoon FC (IRN) 3-1 Etihad Club (JOR)

Hisor: Sara Didar netted twice as Bam Khatoon FC came from behind to beat Jordan’s Etihad Club 3-1 on Sunday and qualify for the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™.

The side from the Islamic Republic of Iran topped Group E with seven points to earn their third consecutive Group Stage appearance while Etihad Club, who were in with a chance coming into the match, closed three points adrift. 

India crowned inaugural eFootball Mobile champions

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

India crowned inaugural eFootball Mobile champions

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFAe Continental Championship 2026 by AFC concluded on Saturday with India crowned the inaugural eFootball Mobile champions after edging Japan in the Final.

Thailand also secured their place at the FIFAe Finals 2026 after defeating Jordan in the 2nd Chance Final, joining finalists India and Japan on the global stage.

For Jordan, their campaign continued through the Intercontinental Playoffs, where they defeated New Zealand in straight games to reach the FIFAe Finals.