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Final draw: All you need to know

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Final draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be held on Friday and it promises to be a spectacular affair.

The expanded 48-team tournament - up from the 32-nation field that competed at the FIFA World Cup 2022 - will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year.

With Asia set to be well represented, the-AFC.com brings you all the details of the Final Draw.

Preview - Group B: MD2

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group B: MD2

Doha: Saudi Arabia will be aiming to maintain their winning start when they take on Comoros in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group B tie at the Al Bayt Stadium on Friday.

Salem Al Dawsari delivered a standout performance against Oman, setting up goals for Feras Al Brikan and Saleh Al Shehri in the opening day win against Oman. 

Group B: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Oman

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Group B: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Oman

Doha: Saudi Arabia held off a spirited Oman to win 2-1 their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group B tie at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday.

The Green Falcons will meet Comoros next on Friday, while Oman play Morocco.

West Asia Wrap: Saudi King's Cup semi-finalists decided

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Saudi King's Cup semi-finalists decided

Doha: Al Ittihad Club remained on track to defend the Saudi King's Cup title after advancing to the semi-finals.

Joining them in the last four stage were Al Hilal SFC, Al Ahli Saudi FC and Al Kholood, with the rest of the West Asian domestic leagues on a break due to the FIFA Arab Cup 2025.

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ was decided following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The seven group winners join Asia's representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 - DPR Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan - at the Finals.

The Finals will be contested on May 7-24, 2026. 

Qatar 2025: All you need to know

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Qatar 2025: All you need to know

Doha: The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 kicks off on Monday with 16 teams set to vie for the title.

Ahead of the competition kicking off with Group A action, the-AFC.com sums up all you need to know about the FIFA Arab Cup.

Jesus hails Al Nassr’s versatility

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Jesus hails Al Nassr’s versatility

Hisor: Head coach Jorge Jesus said squad depth was the key for Al Nassr Club’s 4-0 win over FC Istiklol in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™Group D tie on Wednesday.

Goals from Joao Felix, Mohamed Simikan, Sadio Mane and Aiman Yahya secured the group’s top spot and the Saudi Pro League side can now start preparing for the knockout rounds.

Group D: FC Istiklol (TJK) 0-4 Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group D: FC Istiklol (TJK) 0-4 Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Hisor: Al Nassr confirmed their progress to the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ on Wednesday as Jorge Jesus’ side handed hosts FC Istiklol a 4-0 defeat at Hisor Central Stadium to seal top spot in Group D with their fifth win in row.

Joao Felix’s 12th minute penalty gave Al Nassr the lead before Mohamed Simikan doubled the advantage with five minutes left in the first half and Sadio Mane stroked in the third in the 84th minute. Aiman Yahya hit the fourth in stoppage time.

Jesus’ squad move onto 15 points from five games while the result leaves FC Istiklol on six points from five matches as Igor Cherevchenko’s side attempt to claim the runners-up spot in the group and a place in the next phase.

Inzaghi sets Al Hilal perfect target

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Inzaghi sets Al Hilal perfect target

Riyadh: Simone Inzaghi will not allow his Al Hilal SFC side to rest on their laurels despite securing their fifth straight continental  AFC Champions League Elite™ knockout stage berth with three matches to spare on Tuesday.

The 4-0 success over Iraq’s Al Shorta saw Al Hilal keep their perfect run intact and the 49-year-old is determined to extend their winning momentum until the end of the league stage, with top spot the Italian’s target.

MD5: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 4-0 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

MD5: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 4-0 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC confirmed their Round of 16 spot with three matches to spare after defeating Al Shorta 4-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie at the Kingdom Arena on Tuesday.

Extending their perfect run to five wins means Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal are assured of a top eight spot in the West Zone’s League Stage irrespective of what happens in the remaining matches while Iraq’s Al Shorta are on the brink of elimination with just one point to their name. 

Homework pays off for Sharjah

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Homework pays off for Sharjah

Jeddah: Sharjah FC head coach Abdulmajid Al Nimr credited his team’s thorough preparation for their 1-0 victory over defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Monday.

After a listless first half, Ousmane Camara’s 81st-minute strike earned Sharjah the win, ending Al Ahli’s 22-match unbeaten run on the continental stage.

Al Duhail make Belmadi proud; Conceicao rues Al Ittihad’s defensive collapse

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Al Duhail make Belmadi proud; Conceicao rues Al Ittihad’s defensive collapse

Doha: Djamel Belmadi and Sergio Conceicao were left with contrasting emotions after an absorbing contest in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 saw Al Duhail SC secure a 4-2 win against Al Ittihad Club on Monday.

Belmadi was understandably the happier of the two head coaches after an Adil Boulbina hat-trick earned the Qatari side their second win to lift them to seven points, one ahead of Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad.