#ACLElite - Matchday One: What they said

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite - Matchday One: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The opening matchday of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 had it all - amazing comebacks, upset victories and debut goal as the race for continental glory kicked off.

The-AFC.com takes a look at what the teams had to say after a thoroughly thrilling Matchday One of the League Stage.

#ACLElite - Matchday One: In Numbers

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite - Matchday One: In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 was a scintillating affair as the 24 teams took their first step towards continental glory.

The opening round of the League Stage witnessed highs and lows and the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the 12 matches played across the continent.

#ACLElite - Matchday One: Five Takeaways

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite - Matchday One: Five Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 kicked off with a bang with thrill and spills witnessed across the 12 matches.

The-AFC.com highlights five takeaways from an exciting opening round of the League Stage.

#ACLTwo - Matchday One: Facts & Figures

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

#ACLTwo - Matchday One: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The race for the title kicked off in earnest with Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group Stage.

It was action galore across the eight groups and the-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that caught the eye.

Qualifiers - Matchday One: Results & Reports

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Matchday One: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers came to an end on Saturday with the seven groups producing scintillating action across the continent.

The hopefuls will continue their campaign on Monday, with the eight group winners and seven best-ranked runners-up to join hosts Indonesia at the Finals. Group D - to be hosted by Saudi Arabia - will be played between October 18 and 22.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Japan stay as Asia’s top side

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Japan stay as Asia’s top side

Kuala Lumpur: Japan maintained their status as Asia’s top side in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Thursday, despite slipping two places to sit 19th globally, with the top 10 remaining unchanged.

Kuwait made the biggest jump, moving three spots to 135 and 25th in Asia.

There were also positive moves for Tajikistan (104), Malaysia (123), Turkmenistan (138) and the Philippines – who all improved their global rankings by two spots.