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Preview: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Preview: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Baghdad: Al Shorta will brace themselves for a backlash when they host Al Ahli Saudi FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Al Ahli's unbeaten run on the continent was halted at 22 matches by Sharjah FC and the defending champions will be on a mission to redeem themselves against an Al Shorta side who have only managed a single point.

Preview: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) v Al Wahda FC (UAE)

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Preview: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) v Al Wahda FC (UAE)

Al Rayyan: Al Gharafa SC will have to be at their best if they are to stop Al Wahda FC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Monday.

Qatar's Al Gharafa sit ninth in the standings with just three points while UAE's Al Wahda have already confirmed their Round of 16 spot.

Preview: Sharjah FC (UAE) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Preview: Sharjah FC (UAE) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Sharjah: Sharjah FC will be on a mission to achieve what no team has been able to do this season - defeat Al Hilal SFC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ - when the teams meet on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal lead the West Zone standings with a perfect 15 points while UAE's Sharjah - who are eight adrift - sit in seventh.

Preview: Tractor FC (IRN) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Preview: Tractor FC (IRN) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Tabriz: Tractor FC will confirm their Round of 16 spot with victory against Al Duhail SC when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Islamic Republic of Iran's Tractor ended Matchday Five third in the West Zone standings with 11 points, four ahead of sixth-placed Al Duhail of Qatar.

AFC to introduce Nations League to enhance development opportunities

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

AFC to introduce Nations League to enhance development opportunities

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening National Team football across the Continent with plans to introduce an AFC Nations League in the coming period, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance development opportunities for its Member Associations (MAs) and establish a more structured and sustainable international match framework.

In line with the recent successful reforms across the AFC’s club competitions ecosystem, the Confederation continues to pursue strategic initiatives that support sustainable growth, competitive balance and meaningful match exposure, while improving calendar certainty for National Teams.

Know your team: Japan

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Japan

Jeddah: Defending champions Japan will be determined to maintain their grip on the trophy when they compete in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

The only team to have lifted the coveted trophy twice, Go Oiwa’s side will start as one of the favourites once again.

Year in Review: AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™

Kuala Lumpur: Australia emerged champions of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™ after a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory over Saudi Arabia in the final.

It was the Young Socceroos’ first title at the tournament and secured FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 qualification, with Saudi Arabia and losing semi-finalists Japan and Korea Republic also advancing to the global showpiece.

#ACLTwo Match Predictor: West Pre-Matchday 6 – Tips & Strategy

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

#ACLTwo Match Predictor: West Pre-Matchday 6 – Tips & Strategy

Kuala Lumpur: Al Nassr Club underlined their dominance in Group D of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ with a four-goal statement away to FC Istiklol, punching their Round of 16 ticket; 17 scored, and just one conceded tells you everything about their authority.  

Above all, Al Nassr remains the most trusted team for Match Predictor players.

In the East, the curtain has fallen with eight teams sealed into the last-16, while the West needs one more act to close. Let's revisit the key beats from MD5 before we turn to your MD6 plays. 

The game is free to play and available on the-afc.com/acltwo_predictor and through the AFC LIVE App on iOS and Android. 

#ACLElite - MD6 (West): 3 things to look out for

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite - MD6 (West): 3 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The West Zone of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ returns after a month's break with Matchday Six to be played over the coming days.

Al Hilal SFC and Al Wahda FC have already punched their Round of 16 tickets, leaving six spots vacant and the-AFC.com picks out three things to look out on what promises to be a pulsating matchday.

Know your team: Jordan

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Jordan

Jeddah: Jordan will be confident that they can go all the way in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 after an impressive qualifying campaign.

Jordan topped Group A with ease - securing three wins with 19 goals scored and only one conceded.

Know your team: Kyrgyz Republic

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Kyrgyz Republic

Jeddah: Kyrgyz Republic will be eager to make their inaugural AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Finals appearance a memorable one by hitting the ground running at Saudi Arabia 2026.

After six unsuccessful attempts, the Central Asian side finally broke through by topping their qualifying group to book a historic place at the continental tournament.

Valiant Jordan suffer final heartbreak

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Valiant Jordan suffer final heartbreak

Al Rayyan: Jordan gave it their best but it wasn’t enough as they went down 3-2 to Morocco in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 final at the Lusail Stadium on Thursday.

An Ali Olwan brace saw Jordan come from behind to lead but Abderrazzaq Hamdallah’s double meant Morocco broke Jordan’s hearts to lift the trophy, with the pulsating final needing extra time for it to be settled.  

The third-place playoff between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, was abandoned due to inclement weather, with the relevant FIFA committee to decide on the outcome.