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Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC will begin the defence of their title with a tricky opener against Pakhtakor (UZB) in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli are bidding to become the first side to lift the coveted trophy for a third consecutive edition.

Preview: Al Qadsiah Club (KSA) v Al Wasl FC (UAE)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Al Qadsiah Club (KSA) v Al Wasl FC (UAE)

Dammam: Al Qadsiah Club and Al Wasl are set for a cagey encounter when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

While one team will be making their debut, the other is winless in their last five matches on the continental stage.

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

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

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

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli will be on a mission to extend their unbeaten run against Tractor FC when the sides square off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

The last three meetings between the sides from the United Arab Emirates and Islamic Republic of Iran ended with two wins and a draw for the former.

Preview: Al Shamal SC (QAT) v Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: Al Shamal SC (QAT) v Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Al Khor: Al Shamal SC couldn't have asked for tougher opponents for their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ opener on Monday

The Qatari side, making their tournament bow, will face two-time winners Al Ittihad Club of Saudi Arabia at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Preview: PFC Neftchi (UZB) v Air Force SC (IRQ)

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: PFC Neftchi (UZB) v Air Force SC (IRQ)

Fergana: PFC Neftchi and Air Force SC will be equally determined to kick off on the front foot when they meet in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ opener on Monday.

Uzbekistan's Neftchi are making a return to the competition after almost two decades while Iraq's Air Force will be on a mission to add to their AFC Cup success.

Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Lodz: Korea Republic sealed their spot into the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after edging 10-man Ecuador in their Group C fixture on Saturday.

The win saw Korea Republic finish second on four points behind group winners France, with Ecuador third on three points and facing an anxious wait to see if they will progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Lodz: Japan came from behind to hold Italy to a 1-1 draw in their final FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group D tie on Saturday.

The result means Japan concluded their group stage campaign unbeaten on five points to finish second, two adrift of Italy and will take on the winners of Group E in the Round of 16 on Friday.

Own the Matchday: New AFC Club Competition Matchday Fantasy and Predictor Games Launched for 2026/27 Season

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Own the Matchday: New AFC Club Competition Matchday Fantasy and Predictor Games Launched for 2026/27 Season

Visit the AFC Game Hub to experience the games and put your football knowledge to the test

Kuala Lumpur: Fans will have more ways to test their football knowledge and compete for exclusive prizes throughout the 2026/27 season, with the AFC Champions League Elite™ and AFC Champions League Two™ introducing new Matchday Fantasy and Matchday Predictor games.

Quest for glory to ignite in #ACLTwo

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Quest for glory to ignite in #ACLTwo

Kuala Lumpur: The contenders in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ will have their sights set on the ultimate prize as they target a winning start on the opening matchday, which kicks off on September 15 (Tuesday).

Previously known as the AFC Cup™, Asia’s second-tier men’s competition was revamped to its current name from the 2024/25 season and is taking place for the 22nd occasion.

Group F: China PR 0-0 Nigeria

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Group F: China PR 0-0 Nigeria

Sosnowiec: China PR remained unbeaten in Group F of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 after playing to a 0-0 draw against Nigeria on Thursday.

Having opened their campaign with an emphatic 5-0 win over New Caledonia, China PR will feel they could have taken maximum points after twice being denied by the crossbar.

Group E: DPR Korea 4-0 Costa Rica

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Group E: DPR Korea 4-0 Costa Rica

Lodz: DPR Korea booked their place in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 knockout stage after defeating Costa Rica 4-0 on Thursday.

The reigning champions produced a dominant victory over ten-player Costa Rica to earn their second win in Group E which confirmed their spot in the Round of 16.

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The pathway to AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ glory was revealed following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams, led by defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran, were divided into three groups.