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Player to watch: Akram Afif (QAT)

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Akram Afif (QAT)

Kuala Lumpur: Few players have had a greater influence on Qatar's rise in Asian football than attacking midfielder Akram Afif, who was instrumental in the Maroons' historic back-to-back AFC Asian Cup™ triumphs.

As the West Asian side look towards defending their title at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, the two-time AFC Player of the Year's experience, creativity and ability to shine on decisive occasions will once again place him in the spotlight.

West Asia Wrap: Al Qadsiah go top; Al Sadd lose ground

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Qadsiah go top; Al Sadd lose ground

Doha: Al Qadsiah took advantage of Al Hilal SFC not being in action to seize the Saudi Pro League lead while Al Sadd SC suffered late heartbreak against Al Duhail SC.

Al Jazira fought back for a share of the points to lead the UAE Pro League while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across West Asia.

Rasovic sees progress, Moreno urges Al Rayyan to rise

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Rasovic sees progress, Moreno urges Al Rayyan to rise

Buraidah: Vuk Rasovic believes Al Taawoun’s hard work on the training ground is beginning to pay off after the Saudi Arabian side edged Al Rayyan 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group C tie on Wednesday.

The victory took Al Taawoun to the top of the standings with four points following their opening draw with Oman’s Al Nahda, with Rasovic encouraged by his players’ growing understanding of his methods.

Group C: Al Taawoun FC (KSA) 2-1 Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Group C: Al Taawoun FC (KSA) 2-1 Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Buraidah: Al Taawoun climbed to the top of Group C after edging Al Rayyan 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ fixture on Wednesday.

The win sees the Saudi Pro League side lead with four points, having drawn their opening tie against Oman Al Nahda, while Al Rayyan suffered their first defeat.

Inzaghi: Al Hilal’s homework paid off

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Inzaghi: Al Hilal’s homework paid off

Doha: Simone Inzaghi knew exactly what paved the way for Al Hilal SFC’s 2-0 win against Al Sadd SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ match on Tuesday.

Having played Al Ittihad Club on Saturday in the Saudi Pro League, the Italian tactician relied on tactics born from work done off the field as goals from Ollie Watkins and Ruben Neves secured them a second successive win.

MD2: Al Sadd SC (QAT) 0-2 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

MD2: Al Sadd SC (QAT) 0-2 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Doha: Al Hilal SFC recorded their second successive victory after defeating Al Sadd SC 2-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Tuesday.

Ollie Watkins put Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal ahead in the first half with a Ruben Neves spot-kick confirming the points as Qatar’s Al Sadd suffered a second consecutive defeat. 

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Al Shamal’s discipline pleases Prats

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Al Shamal’s discipline pleases Prats

Muscat: Head coach David Prats believes Al Shamal SC showed they can compete against the continent’s best after seeing his side hold Tractor FC to a goalless draw in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

The result earned Qatar’s Al Shamal a second consecutive draw in their debut campaign, while Tractor of the Islamic Republic of Iran picked up their first League Stage point.

MD2: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) 1-2 Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

MD2: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) 1-2 Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Al Rayyan: Esteghlal FC edged Qatar’s Al Gharafa SC 2-1 to secure their second win in  he AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium on Monday.

Ferjani Sassi’s 48th-minute goal cancelled out a stunning strike by Jasir Asani in the first half before Hossein Goudarzi’s 60th-minute winner ensured the Islamic Republic of Iran outfit finished with another three points. 

MD2: Tractor FC (IRN) 0-0 Al Shamal SC (QAT)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

MD2: Tractor FC (IRN) 0-0 Al Shamal SC (QAT)

Muscat: Tractor FC and Al Shamal SC played out a goalless draw in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ clash on Monday.

The stalemate sees Islamic Republic of Iran’s Tractor picking up their first point in the League Stage while Al Shamal of Qatar settled for a second consecutive draw in their debut campaign.

Preview: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Doha: A hurting Al Sadd SC will be aiming to reverse the tide when they host Al Hilal SFC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

In what will be a meeting between two former Asian champions, Al Sadd need to bounce back after suffering a heavy defeat on Matchday One while Al Hilal will be seeking a second victory.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal stay hot; Al Sadd shocked

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal stay hot; Al Sadd shocked

Doha: Al Hilal SFC stayed top of the Saudi Pro League with an impressive win against Al Ittihad Club.

Defending champions Al Sadd SC suffered their first defeat of the season while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly look back at the domestic action across West Asia.