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.
In the West Zone, Group A top seeds Al Wasl FC (UAE) were drawn alongside Esteghlal FC (IRN), Al Muharraq SC (BHR) and Al Wehdat (JOR) while debutants Al Ahli SC (QAT) will have to contend with PFC Andijon (UZB), AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 champions FC Arkadag (TKM) and Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) in Group B.
Group C will see Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (IRN), Al Hussein (JOR), Mohun Bagan Super Giant (IND) and Ahal FC (TKM) vying for the two spots into the Round of 16 while Group D will witness battles between nine-time Saudi Pro League champions Al Nassr Club (KSA), Al Zawraa SC (IRQ), FC Istiklol (TJK) and FC Goa (IND).
In the East Zone, Beijing FC (CHN), Macarthur FC (Aus), Tai Po FC (HKG) and Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) will go head-to-head in Group E while Gamba Osaka (JPN), Nam Dinh FC (VIE), Ratchaburi FC (THA) and Eastern FC (HKG) are the Group F cast.
Group G will be contested by Bangkok United (THA), Selangor FC (MAS), 2024/25 runners-up Lion City Sailors (SGP) and Persib Bandung (IND) with three-time Asian champions FC Pohang Steelers (KOR), BG Pathum United (THA), Kaya FC-Ilolio (PHI) and Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) will all hope to advance from Group H.
