Asian Champions League quarterfinal sends Iran’s Tractor FC to Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By The Associated PressMarch 25, 2026 at 01:18 PM

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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has set the schedule for the Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals, with matches to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in April. The draw determined that Iran's Tractor FC will play Shabab Al-Ahli of Dubai in a playoff match for a spot in the quarterfinals against Buriram United of Thailand. The western zone playoffs, postponed due to the conflict in the Middle East, are rescheduled for April 13-14. Jeddah will also host the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final from April 16-25. Other key matchups include Vissel Kobe against the winner of Al-Hilal vs. Al-Sadd, Al-Ahli Saudi vs. Al-Duhail, and Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Wahda. The AFC hopes the matches can proceed as planned, pending regional stability.

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Japan’s Vissel Kobe was drawn to play the winners of the playoff between Al-Hilal and Al-Sadd.

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We all want to play matches as soon as possible. So, hopefully we’re able to finish fixtures in April as we have planned.

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The tournament quarterfinals, semifinals and final will be hosted in Jeddah from April 16 to 25.

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The western zone playoffs, postponed due to the war in the Middle East, have been rescheduled for April 13-14 in Jeddah.

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Tractor FC will play Shabab Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia for a place in the Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals.

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Vissel Kobe 40% United Arab Emirates 40% Al-Sadd 40% Jeddah 50% Thailand 50% Al-Hilal 50% Buriram United 60% Dubai 60% Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ×270% Saudi Arabia ×280% Shabab Al-Ahli ×280% Tractor FC ×390%

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asian champions league 100% tractor fc 90% afc 80% saudi arabia 70% quarterfinals 70% playoff 60% shabab al-ahli 60% football 50% jeddah 40%

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Al Jazeera

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Saudi Arabia

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