DUBAI, 11th September, 2025 (WAM) -- Eight-time UAE league champions Al Wasl FC will begin their Group A chapter of the AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) against Iran's Esteghlal FC on 17th September at 8:00 pm at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai. The Group Stage of the ACL Two begins on 16th September as the 32 teams for the 2025/26 edition target Continental success. Al Hussein - winners of a second straight Jordanian league crown in 2024/25 - welcome Iran's Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC to the Amman International Stadium at the same time. Qatar's Al Ahli SC make a long-awaited return to Continental action at 7 pm at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, with Bahrain's cup winners Al Khaldiya SC - in their second appearance - serving as the opposition. They take on Ratchaburi FC, who placed fourth in the Thai league in 2024/25, at 7 pm.