Sepahan, Esteghlal Learn Fate in AFC Champions League Two 2025-26
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The stage is set for the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 following the conclusion of the Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday.
The 32 teams --16 each from the East and West Regions-- were divided into eight groups, with the competition to kick off on September 16.TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The stage is set for the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 following the conclusion of the Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday.
The Group Stage is scheduled to conclude on December 24, 2025 before moving into the Round of 16 between February 10-19, 2026. The Quarter-finals and Semi-finals are set for March 3-12 and April 7-15 respectively, with the Final penciled in for May 16, 2026.
Draw Result
Group A: Al Wasl FC (UAE), Esteghlal FC (IRN), Al Muharraq SC (BHR), Al Wehdat (JOR)
Group B: Al Ahli SC (QAT), PFC Andijon (UZB), FC Arkadag (TKM), Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)
Group C: Sepahan SC (IRN), Al Hussein (JOR), Mohun Bagan Super Giant (IND), Ahal FC (TKM)
Group D: Al Nassr Club (KSA), Al Zawraa SC (IRQ), FC Istiklol (TJK), FC Goa (IND)
Group E: Beijing FC (CHN), Macarthur FC (AUS), Tai Po FC (HKG), Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)
Group F: Gamba Osaka (JPN), Nam Dinh FC (VIE), Ratchaburi FC (THA), Eastern FC (HKG)
Group G: Bangkok United (THA), Selangor FC (MAS), Lion City Sailors FC (SGP), Persib Bandung (IDN)
Group H: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR), BG Pathum United (THA), Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI), Tampines Rovers FC (SGP)
