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

Al Jazeera
March 25, 2026
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Iran's Tractor FC will face Dubai's Shabab Al-Ahli in the AFC Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals in Saudi Arabia.

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Iran's Tractor FC will face Dubai's Shabab Al-Ahli in the AFC Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals, with the match set to be played in Saudi Arabia. The draw for the continental club competition's knockout round was completed, setting up the matchup between the Iranian and Emirati sides. The quarterfinal represents a significant stage of Asia's premier club soccer tournament, which features the region's top teams competing for continental supremacy. Tractor FC's participation marks a notable appearance by an Iranian club in the competition's advanced rounds. The match will take place on Saudi soil, continuing the kingdom's role as a host venue for regional soccer competitions.

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