AFC Women’s Champions League - Knockout stage cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 quarter-final cast was confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage on Sunday.

The top teams from each of the three groups and two best third-placed sides advanced to the quarter-finals, with the draw to be held on January 15.

Defending champions Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC booked their ticket after defeating Islamic Republic of Iran's Bam Khatoon FC 4-0 on Sunday, finishing top of Group B with seven points.

Advancing with them from the group were PFC Nasaf, who finished as the runners-up following a 3-0 defeat of India's East Bengal FC on Sunday. The Uzbekistan side ended the group stage with four points.

Australia's Melbourne City FC topped Group A , with last season's runners-up having won all their matches.

Ho Chi Minh City Women's FC also advanced from Group A as the runners-up, with the Vietnam side having accumulated six points.

Tokyo Verdy Beleza were the standout team in Group C, with the Japanese side finishing top with seven points.

DPR's Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC finished as the Group C runners-up after notching six points.

Advancing on the best third-placed tickets were Philippines' Stallion Laguna FC (Group A) and Suwon FC Women of Korea Republic.

The quarter-finals are scheduled for March 28-29 with the centralised semi-finals and final to be played between May 20 and 23.

Knockout stage cast finalised

Group B: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC (CHN) 4-0 Bam Khatoon FC (IRN)

Group B: East Bengal FC (IND) 0-3 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Group C: Japan 6-0 New Zealand

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Group D: Brazil 4-1 IR Iran