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Preview - Playoffs Knockout Stage 2nd Leg: Iraq (1) v (1) UAE

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Preview - Playoffs Knockout Stage 2nd Leg: Iraq (1) v (1) UAE

Basra:  Iraq and the United Arab Emirates are set for another tantalising showdown in the second leg of their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Playoffs Knockout Stage on Tuesday.

The first leg in Abu Dhabi ended in a 1-1 draw, with Iraq taking the lead through Ali Al Hamadi, with Luanzinho equalising for the UAE. 

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD5 Preview

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD5 Preview

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round is set to be a tense affair with several teams expected to confirm their tickets to the continental showpiece.

With only the six group winners to advance Saudi Arabia 2027, fans can expect those still in contention to produce their best.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the groups stand ahead of Tuesday’s action.

#AFCU17 hopefuls primed for Saudi Arabia 2026 quest

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

#AFCU17 hopefuls primed for Saudi Arabia 2026 quest

Kuala Lumpur: The road to the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 begins on November 22 (Saturday) for 38 sides as they look to secure their place in the 21st edition of the Finals.

Only the seven group winners from the Qualifiers will progress and join the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 that have already qualified: Qatar, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, Korea Republic, DPR Korea, Japan, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia.

Nguyen pleased with Ho Chi Minh City’s tenacity, Melbourne’s Matricciani seeks perfect finish

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Nguyen pleased with Ho Chi Minh City’s tenacity, Melbourne’s Matricciani seeks perfect finish

Ho Chi Minh City: Head coach Nguyen Hong Pham was full of praise for his Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC side after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Lion City Sailors in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 Group A tie on Sunday.

Late goals from Tran Nguyen Bao Chau and Thua K’ confirmed Ho Chi Minh City’s place in the knockout stage, with their clash with Melbourne City FC on Wednesday to decide the winners.

Preview: Round of 16

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Preview: Round of 16

Doha: DPR Korea, Japan and Uzbekistan will represent Asia in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with the ties to be played on Tuesday.

Uzbekistan will meet Italy while it will be an-Asian clash between DPR Korea and Japan.

The-AFC.com previews the matches, with the three teams hoping to emulate Saudi Arabia as champions.

Know your team: IR Iran

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Know your team: IR Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will want nothing more than to impress on the global stage when they compete at the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup Philippines 2025.

Head coach Shahrzad Mozafar’s task will be to restore confidence in a side that finished third at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 and look to prove they remain Asia’s best.

Group A: Lion City Sailors FC (SGP) 0-2 Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Group A: Lion City Sailors FC (SGP) 0-2 Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

Ho Chi Minh City: Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC left it late to defeat Lion City Sailors FC 2-0  in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 Group A tie on Sunday to confirm their knockout stage spot.

The Vietnamese side’s victory means Australia’s Melbourne City FC have also confirmed their quarter-final ticket with the sides to meet on Wednesday to decide the group winners. 

Group A: Stallion Laguna FC (PHI) 0-7 Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Group A: Stallion Laguna FC (PHI) 0-7 Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Ho Chi Minh City: Melbourne City FC qualified for the knockout stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 after securing an emphatic 7-0 win against Stallion Laguna FC on Sunday.

The Australian side's progression was confirmed following Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC's 2-0 defeat of Lion City Sailors FC in the group’s other game, with the top two to meet on Wednesday to decide the group winners.

Preview - Group B: Matchday 1

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Preview - Group B: Matchday 1

Wuhan: The race for quarter-final berths begins in Group B of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 in Wuhan on Monday.

Defending champions Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC of China PR,  India’s East Bengal FC, Islamic Republic of Iran’s Bam Khatoon FC and Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf will all be aiming to start strongly with only the top two guaranteed progression to the knockout stage.

Tokyo Verdy’s Kusunose, Naegohyang’s Ri target improvements for next stage

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Tokyo Verdy’s Kusunose, Naegohyang’s Ri target improvements for next stage

Yangon: Yangon: Head coach Naoki Kusunose has urged his Tokyo Verdy Beleza side to raise the bar after becoming the first team to advance into the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2025/26 quarter-finals following their 0-0 draw with Suwon FC Women on Saturday.

The Japanese side topped the Group C standings with seven points, one ahead of DPR Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC - who also confirmed their place after cruising 3-0 past ISPE WFC of Myanmar.

#FutsalWWC - All you need to know

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

#FutsalWWC - All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The best players are set to converge in the Philippines for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025.

Ahead of the big kick-off on Friday, the-AFC.com takes you through all you need to know about this sparkling new tournament.

R32: Penalty joy for Uzbekistan

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

R32: Penalty joy for Uzbekistan

Doha: Substitute goalkeeper Nematulloh Rustamjonov was the hero as Uzbekistan edged Croatia 4-3 on penalties after their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Round of 32 tie ended 1-1 on Saturday.

Rustamjonov, who came on in the 88th minute, saved Raul Kumar’s spot-kick as reigning AFC U17 Asian Cup™ titleholders Uzbekistan set up a Round of 16 meeting with European champions Italy on Tuesday.