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R16 - Preview: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) v Al Wahda FC (UAE)

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

R16 - Preview: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) v Al Wahda FC (UAE)

Jeddah: Al Ittihad Club will have to be at their best if they are to get the better of Al Wahda FC when the sides meet in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad overcame a slow start in the League Stage to finish fourth in the standings while Al Wahda of the United Arab Emirates were a rung lower.

R16 - Preview: Tractor FC (IRN) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

R16 - Preview: Tractor FC (IRN) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Jeddah: Tractor FC and Shabab Al Ahli are set for a thrilling clash when they meet in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday.

Islamic Republic of Iran's Tractor finished an impressive third in the West Zone League Stage while Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates were seventh.

Relieved Park applauds Korea Republic’s grit

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Relieved Park applauds Korea Republic’s grit

Pathum Thani: Head coach Park Youn-jeong admitted Korea Republic were put through the wringer before securing a 2-1 victory over Thailand in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 quarter-final on Sunday.

The two-time champions netted their winner in the second half of extra time after the match ended in a 1-1 stalemate at the end of regulation time, leaving Park vastly relieved.

Nuengrutai: Luck not on Thailand's side

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Nuengrutai: Luck not on Thailand's side

Pathum Thani: Thailand head coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian cut a dejected figure after her side's 2-1 defeat to Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Sunday.

The hosts came back strongly to level the score in the second half but conceded in extra time, leaving Nuengrutai heartbroken.

Han hails DPR Korea for passing stiff test

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Han hails DPR Korea for passing stiff test

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea head coach Han Chol Hok was full of praise for his charges as they booked their place in the last four of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ with a 3-0 win over Australia in the quarter-finals on Sunday.

The victory not only saw the reigning champions move a step closer to retaining their crown, but did so while remaining the only side yet to concede a goal.

Australia exit with pride, says Epakis

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Australia exit with pride, says Epakis

Pathum Thani: As Australia’s journey at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ was halted by DPR Korea in Sunday’s quarter-final clash, head coach Alexander Epakis urged his squad to hold their heads up high.

The 2024 semi-finalists faced the defending champions after a tough group stage match against six-time winners Japan on Wednesday, earning the head coach’s admiration for rising to the challenge of facing two tournament favourites on back-to-back occasions.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr extend winning streak; Al Sadd, Al Seeb on the verge

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr extend winning streak; Al Sadd, Al Seeb on the verge

Doha: Al Nassr Club achieved a new milestone of winning 13 successive Saudi Pro League matches as they stayed top with a 2-0 win against Al Okhdood on Saturday.

Al Sadd SC are on the verge of retaining their Qatar Stars League crown while Al Ain FC took a firm grip of the UAE Pro League with a crucial win against Shabab Al Ahli.

Al Seeb Club are a point away from the Oman Pro League title while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asia domestic scene.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Fergana suffer first defeat; Mohun Bagan back in business

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Fergana suffer first defeat; Mohun Bagan back in business

Bishkek: Defending champions Neftchi Fergana's six-match winning run came to a halt in the Uzbekistan Super League while their counterparts in the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan remain unbeaten.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant resumed their winning ways in India, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram, Svay Rieng canter to glory

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram, Svay Rieng canter to glory

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United retained their Thai League title with four matches to spare following a 2-0 win over Ayutthaya United on Sunday.

Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC did the same in Cambodia, winning the title for the third season in a row. Newcastle Jets were held by Adelaide United but maintained their three-point lead in Australia while champions Johor Darul Ta'zim dropped points for the first time this season in the Malaysia Super League.

There were also matches in Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Kashima, Vissel stay top; Seoul edge Jeonbuk

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Kashima, Vissel stay top; Seoul edge Jeonbuk

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng FC strengthened their position at the top of the Chinese Super League, while defending champions Shanghai Port FC continued to struggle.

In Japan, Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe maintained their leads in Group A and B respectively, while FC Seoul moved clear at the top in Korea Republic after edging Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Join the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.

Q-final: Thailand 1-2 Korea Republic

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Thailand 1-2 Korea Republic

Pathim Thani: Korea Republic squeezed into the last four of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ with a 2-1 win against a spirited Thailand in extra-time in their quarter-final match at the Thammasat Stadium on Sunday.

Park Ju-ha’s 106th minute winner earned Park Youn-jeoun’s side a semi-final meeting with DPR Korea on Wednesday and also booked them a spot at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026.

Q-final: DPR Korea 3-0 Australia

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Q-final: DPR Korea 3-0 Australia

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea remained flawless as they handed Australia a 3-0 defeat in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ quarter-finals at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Sunday.

The defending champions will now face either Korea Republic or Thailand in the last four stage, while staying on track to also retain their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title in Poland later this year.