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Know your team: Syria

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Syria

Jeddah: Syria will return to the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ determined to make up for their absence from the last two editions.

After four straight appearances between 2013 and 2020, the West Asian side missed out in 2022 and 2024 but will head into Saudi Arabia 2026 with their confidence boosted after a sterling qualifying campaign. 

Know your team: United Arab Emirates

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Know your team: United Arab Emirates

Jeddah: United Arab Emirates will relish the opportunity to reach new ground when the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 begins on January 6.

UAE have yet to go past the quarter-final stage and that will be the first target for this new generation of talent.

Know your team: Qatar

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Qatar

Jeddah: Qatar will be targeting the title at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ as they seek to translate consistent appearances at the Finals with success. 

After missing out in 2013, the West Asian side have featured in every edition but have never advanced to the title decider. 

Know your team: Japan

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Japan

Jeddah: Defending champions Japan will be determined to maintain their grip on the trophy when they compete in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

The only team to have lifted the coveted trophy twice, Go Oiwa’s side will start as one of the favourites once again.

Know your team: Jordan

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Jordan

Jeddah: Jordan will be confident that they can go all the way in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 after an impressive qualifying campaign.

Jordan topped Group A with ease - securing three wins with 19 goals scored and only one conceded.

Know your team: Kyrgyz Republic

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Kyrgyz Republic

Jeddah: Kyrgyz Republic will be eager to make their inaugural AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Finals appearance a memorable one by hitting the ground running at Saudi Arabia 2026.

After six unsuccessful attempts, the Central Asian side finally broke through by topping their qualifying group to book a historic place at the continental tournament.

Know your team: Vietnam

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Vietnam

Jeddah: Vietnam will be striving to lift the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ trophy for the first time when they compete at Saudi Arabia 2026™.

A constant presence at the continental showpiece, the closest Vietnam have come to emerging champions was in 2018, when they lost to Uzbekistan in the final. 

Know your team: Saudi Arabia

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Saudi Arabia

Jeddah: A highly confident Saudi Arabia will aim to maximise home ground advantage in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

Champions in 2022, Saudi Arabia relinquished their title to Japan in 2024 edition but will head into the tournament on home soil in fine form, having lifted the Arab U23 Cup 2025 with a 2-0 victory over Iraq in the final on Tuesday.

#AFCU23: The Stadiums

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: The Stadiums

Jeddah: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ will be played in four stadiums across two cities.

Jeddah and Riyadh will witness what promises to be high quality action with 32 matches to be played. The-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the four stadiums.

#AFCU23: Stars who have shone

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: Stars who have shone

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup™ has a history of showcasing some of the brightest talents on the continent as the players on display look to continue their rise to prominence.

Many of those who have stood out for their countries over the years have gone on to become key performers for their senior national teams and represent some of the biggest clubs in Asia and beyond.

As the seventh edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup approaches its kick-off on January 6, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on some of the other big names to have graced the tournament.

#AFCU23: Test your knowledge

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: Test your knowledge

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 is just weeks away and excitement is building.

As the teams get set for what promises to be thrilling action, the-AFC.com invites you - the fans - to test your knowledge of a tournament that has never failed to excite.

#AFCU23: 2024 revisited

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: 2024 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup™ returned to Qatar in 2024, with the West Asian nation having also hosted the 2016 edition.

As we rapidly approach the 2026 edition to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, the-AFC.com concludes its look back at previous editions of the tournament by shining the spotlight on what proved to be a historical championship in 2024.

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Qualifiers - Final Round: How the Groups stand

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: How the Groups stand

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round had it all as the games lit up the continent.

A thrilling round of action saw Singapore make history, heartbreak and battles to the end set up, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the groups stand with just one matchday remaining.

Kim hails Vietnam’s winning mentality

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Kim hails Vietnam’s winning mentality

Vientiane: Kim Sang-sik was impressed with the performance of Vietnam after they came through a stern Laos test to win their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F tie 2-0 on Wednesday.

Laos proved to be stubborn opponents and limited Vietnam’s attacking threats before Nguyen Xuan Son’s 68th minute penalty broke the deadlock, with Pham Tuan Hai putting the seal on the win late on.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-f-nepal-v-malaysia-1

Qualifiers - Group F: Laos 0-2 Vietnam

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group F: Laos 0-2 Vietnam

Vientiane: Vietnam kept the pressure on Malaysia after digging deep to beat Laos 2-0 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F tie at Lao National Stadium KM16 on Wednesday.

Nguyen Xuan Son, returning to action for Vietnam for the first time since January, and Pham Tuan Hai scored in the second half to take their team back to three points behind Malaysia with the sides to meet in March to decide the group winners..

History-makers Singapore make Lee proud

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

History-makers Singapore make Lee proud

Hong Kong: Gavin Lee was proud with his players ability to respond after Singapore secured a return to the AFC Asian Cup™ by defeating Hong Kong, China 2-1 in their Qualifiers Final Round Group C tie on Tuesday.

The victory meant the Southeast Asian side booked their spot in the Finals on merit for the first time, with their only previous appearance as hosts of the 1984 edition, and Lee said it was achieved as his players continued to believe despite going a goal down.

Soonsup-Bell delighted to have delivered for Thailand

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Soonsup-Bell delighted to have delivered for Thailand

Colombo: Jude Soonsup-Bell had a debut to remember after helping Thailand defeat Sri Lanka 4-0 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group D tie on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old - making his competitive debut for Thailand - scored twice after coming on in the 66th minute to replace Teerasak Poeiphimai with the Grimsby Town forward pleased with how the match turned out.

Cuadrat urges Philippines to finish the job

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Cuadrat urges Philippines to finish the job

Male: Head coach Carles Cuadrat expressed mixed feelings after the Philippines defeated Maldives 2-0 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group A tie on Tuesday.

While the victory kept the Southeast Asian side very much in the race for a ticket to the Finals, Tajikistan lead the standings on goal difference after their 7-1 victory against Timor-Leste, with the sides tied on 13 points and to meet on March 31 in Dushanbe.

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD5 Results & Reports

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD5 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Only four spots remain up for grabs as Matchday Five of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round came to a close on Tuesday.

Singapore edged Hong Kong, China 2-1 to confirm the Group C qualification ticket, joining Syria - who booked the Group E top spot on Matchday Four. The two join the 18 teams who advanced to the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 at Saudi Arabia 2027.

Stay updated on the Saudi Arabia 2027 action with the-AFC.com.

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 7-1 Bhutan

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 7-1 Bhutan

Ardhiyah: Yemen kept alive their hopes of reaching the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a 7-1 win against Bhutan in their Qualifiers Final Round Group B tie on Tuesday.

With Lebanon 3-0 winners over Brunei Darussalam in the other game, Yemen went into the match knowing they couldn’t afford to slip up with the victory setting up a winners-take-all showdown with their fellow West Asian side on March 31.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-brunei-darussalam-v-lebanon-yemen-v-bhutan

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-d-sri-lanka-v-thailand-turkmenistan-v-chinese-taipei

Qualifiers - Group C: Bangladesh 1-0 India

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Bangladesh 1-0 India

Dhaka: Bangladesh defeated India 1-0 to secure their first AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C win at the National Stadium Dhaka on Tuesday.

With both sides already eliminated, the result moved Bangladesh to five points while India anchor the table on two. 

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Qualifiers - Final Round: How the Groups stand

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: How the Groups stand

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round had it all as the games lit up the continent.

A thrilling round of action saw Singapore make history, heartbreak and battles to the end set up, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the groups stand with just one matchday remaining.

Kim hails Vietnam’s winning mentality

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Kim hails Vietnam’s winning mentality

Vientiane: Kim Sang-sik was impressed with the performance of Vietnam after they came through a stern Laos test to win their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F tie 2-0 on Wednesday.

Laos proved to be stubborn opponents and limited Vietnam’s attacking threats before Nguyen Xuan Son’s 68th minute penalty broke the deadlock, with Pham Tuan Hai putting the seal on the win late on.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-f-nepal-v-malaysia-1

Qualifiers - Group F: Laos 0-2 Vietnam

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group F: Laos 0-2 Vietnam

Vientiane: Vietnam kept the pressure on Malaysia after digging deep to beat Laos 2-0 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F tie at Lao National Stadium KM16 on Wednesday.

Nguyen Xuan Son, returning to action for Vietnam for the first time since January, and Pham Tuan Hai scored in the second half to take their team back to three points behind Malaysia with the sides to meet in March to decide the group winners..

History-makers Singapore make Lee proud

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

History-makers Singapore make Lee proud

Hong Kong: Gavin Lee was proud with his players ability to respond after Singapore secured a return to the AFC Asian Cup™ by defeating Hong Kong, China 2-1 in their Qualifiers Final Round Group C tie on Tuesday.

The victory meant the Southeast Asian side booked their spot in the Finals on merit for the first time, with their only previous appearance as hosts of the 1984 edition, and Lee said it was achieved as his players continued to believe despite going a goal down.

Soonsup-Bell delighted to have delivered for Thailand

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Soonsup-Bell delighted to have delivered for Thailand

Colombo: Jude Soonsup-Bell had a debut to remember after helping Thailand defeat Sri Lanka 4-0 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group D tie on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old - making his competitive debut for Thailand - scored twice after coming on in the 66th minute to replace Teerasak Poeiphimai with the Grimsby Town forward pleased with how the match turned out.

Cuadrat urges Philippines to finish the job

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Cuadrat urges Philippines to finish the job

Male: Head coach Carles Cuadrat expressed mixed feelings after the Philippines defeated Maldives 2-0 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group A tie on Tuesday.

While the victory kept the Southeast Asian side very much in the race for a ticket to the Finals, Tajikistan lead the standings on goal difference after their 7-1 victory against Timor-Leste, with the sides tied on 13 points and to meet on March 31 in Dushanbe.

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD5 Results & Reports

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD5 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Only four spots remain up for grabs as Matchday Five of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round came to a close on Tuesday.

Singapore edged Hong Kong, China 2-1 to confirm the Group C qualification ticket, joining Syria - who booked the Group E top spot on Matchday Four. The two join the 18 teams who advanced to the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 at Saudi Arabia 2027.

Stay updated on the Saudi Arabia 2027 action with the-AFC.com.

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 7-1 Bhutan

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 7-1 Bhutan

Ardhiyah: Yemen kept alive their hopes of reaching the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a 7-1 win against Bhutan in their Qualifiers Final Round Group B tie on Tuesday.

With Lebanon 3-0 winners over Brunei Darussalam in the other game, Yemen went into the match knowing they couldn’t afford to slip up with the victory setting up a winners-take-all showdown with their fellow West Asian side on March 31.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-brunei-darussalam-v-lebanon-yemen-v-bhutan

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup.html/photo/group-d-sri-lanka-v-thailand-turkmenistan-v-chinese-taipei

Qualifiers - Group C: Bangladesh 1-0 India

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Bangladesh 1-0 India

Dhaka: Bangladesh defeated India 1-0 to secure their first AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C win at the National Stadium Dhaka on Tuesday.

With both sides already eliminated, the result moved Bangladesh to five points while India anchor the table on two.