The quarter-finalists for the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 were confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage on Saturday. The 2025–26 AFC Challenge League is the 12th edition of the Asia's third-tier continental club football competition, organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and the second under the AFC Challenge League title. [1][2] Arkadag are the reigning champions, but will not defend their title as the winner of the Challenge League automatically qualifies for the Champions League Two Group stage. The winner will be given a direct slot for the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Two group ... About AFC Challenge League History, Format, Organization, Media Coverage The AFC Challenge League (previously known as the AFC President's Cup, abbreviated as ACGL) is an annual competition organized by the Asian Football Confederation. The competition is played among clubs from nations that did not receive direct qualifying slots to the top-tier AFC Champions League Elite or the second-tier AFC Champions League Two, based on the AFC club competitions ranking. The winner of the AFC Challenge ... AFC Challenge League 2025/2026 live scores on Flashscore.com offer livescore, results, AFC Challenge League standings and match details (goal scorers, red cards, …).