The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 West Zone group stage concluded on December 25, determining the eight teams advancing to the round of 16. Standout performances from Al Nassr Club and Al Wasl FC highlighted the final matchday, with the knockout draw set for December 30 in Kuala Lumpur. Several clubs secured progression through decisive victories across the groups.
The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 West Zone wrapped up its group stage on Wednesday, December 25, finalising the round of 16 participants after Matchday Six. This marks a key step in the continental club competition, with teams now awaiting the draw at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on December 30.
In Group A, Al Wasl FC of the UAE topped the standings with an unbeaten 14 points after a 2-1 victory over Al Wehdat of Jordan at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai. Adryelson scored in the first half, but Mostafa Moawad equalised before Fabio Lima's strike sealed the win. Esteghlal FC from Iran claimed second place with eight points, following a 3-0 triumph against Al Muharraq SC of Bahrain at Sheikh Ali Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium in Arad. Goals came from Esmaeil Gholizadeh, Duckens Nazon, and Jasir Asani, leaving Al Muharraq one point short of qualification.
Group B saw Qatar's Al Ahli SC finish first on 10 points with a 2-0 defeat of PFC Andijon from Uzbekistan at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, eliminating their opponents. Turkmenistan's FK Arkadag edged into second with seven points via a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bahrain's Al Khaldiya SC in Arkadag, overtaking them by one point.
In Group D, Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club completed a perfect group campaign, thrashing Al Zawraa SC of Iraq 5-1 at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh. Kingsley Coman starred with a brace, underscoring Al Nassr's title ambitions. Despite the loss, Al Zawraa advanced as runners-up on goal difference ahead of FC Istiklol.
These results set the stage for exciting knockout clashes, blending established powers with emerging contenders from the region.
