Al Shorta retained the Iraqi Stars League title in style, completing a hat-trick of triumphs with a match to spare.

Kaya FC-Iloilo secured their second league title in as many seasons after they registered a narrow 1-0 win against Davao Aguilas in the penultimate set of fixtures in the Philippines on Sunday while their closest challengers Cebu FC were beaten 2-1 by Stallion Laguna.

Kyrgyz Republic head coach Maksim Lisitsyn has vowed to continue making history for Kyrgyz football as the White Falcons gear up for their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 campaign.

Japan technical director Masakuni Yamamoto insisted preparation will be key if the Samurai Blue are to secure an eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup qualification when the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 kicks off in September.

Having emerged from the second round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ with an unbeaten record, the Islamic of Republic of Iran will be aiming to continue their impressive form when the next stage kicks off in September.

Ye Yint Aung bagged the only goal of the final as Shan United edged perennial rivals Yangon United 1-0 at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Wednesday to secure the MNL League Cup – their first silverware of the new season after claiming the Myanmar National League title last time around.

Korea Republic have an illustrious record to preserve when they enter the draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ on Thursday.

Jordan will be aiming to secure their maiden FIFA World Cup ticket when they kick start their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ campaign.

The buzz is building for the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ draw with the 18 teams eager to learn their opponents for places in the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

The draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 27.