Pulse-Pounding AFC CL2 Quarterfinals: Al Nassr vs Al Wasl Set March dates
19 February 2026
Quarterfinals Schedule Confirmed
The Asian Football Confederation has revealed the AFC Champions League 2 quarterfinal lineup after all qualifiers were decided, led by Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr and the UAE’s Al Wasl.
Al Nassr reached the quarters by defeating an Arkadag Turkmenistan side 2-0 on aggregate, with a 1-0 win in each leg.
Al Wasl eliminated Al Zawraa of Iraq with a dramatic comeback in the second leg, turning a 3-2 deficit into a 4-2 victory and a 6-5 aggregate triumph.
The AFC scheduled the first leg for March 3 in the United Arab Emirates, followed by the return on March 10 in Saudi Arabia, at a venue named Al-Ol Park.
What to watch
Wasl’s win showcased the tournament’s balance and nerve across two legs, keeping Nassr in contention for a deep run.
The March dates set the stage for a high-stakes tie as the competition intensifies.
Date: February 19, 2026
Punchline 1: If football were a board game, this quarterfinal would be Monopoly—lots of chances, and somehow everyone ends up in jail (the goalie).
Punchline 2: I asked my calendar for a timeout, and it booked a kickoff instead. Even my planner wants to watch this drama unfold.
