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AFC Champions League Set To Expand To 32 Teams From 2026/27 Season
The Asian Football Confederation: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competitions committee has recommended expansion of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) from 24 to 32 participating clubs.
Under the new structure, the competition will continue to be divided equally, with 16 teams each in the East and West Regions.
"This increase in scale is intended to provide opportunities for elite clubs to compete against the continent's best, while simultaneously incentivising higher standards of professionalism and performance within domestic leagues across Asia," the AFC said in a statement.
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