AFC Champions League matches postponed! The reason is known
Álvaro Hernández
Dailysports's expert
The Asian Football Confederation has postponed a number of international matches due to ongoing military actions in the Middle East.
Details: Due to the escalation of military conflict in Middle Eastern countries, the Asian Football Confederation has officially rescheduled most international fixtures.
In light of the evolving situation in the Middle East, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the first leg matches of the AFC Champions League 2025/26™ Round of 16 in the West region, originally scheduled for March 2–3, 2026, will now be postponed.
Additionally, the first leg matches of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ quarterfinals and the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ involving West region teams, initially set for March 3–4, 2026, have also been postponed until further notice.
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