Vidmar commends Australia’s strong mindset

Riyadh: Head coach Tony Vidmar praised Australia for their never-give-up mentality after a stunning 2-1 win over Iraq in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D match on Wednesday.

Puche on a high after China PR make history

Riyadh: An ecstatic China PR head coach Antonio Puche told his side to savour their historic achievement after the East Asian side qualified for their first AFC U23 Asian Cup™ quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Q-final cast complete

Jeddah: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 is all set for the knockout stage following the conclusion of the Group Stage on Wednesday.

Group D: Iraq 1-2 Australia

Riyadh: Australia came from behind to defeat Iraq 2-1 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D tie on Wednesday.

Group D: Thailand 0-0 China PR

Riyadh: China PR booked a long awaited-spot in the quarter-finals after playing out a goalless draw with Thailand in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D tie on Wednesday.

UAE’s Broli targets improvements after securing progress

Jeddah: Marcelo Broli had mixed emotions after his United Arab Emirates side booked their passage into the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Tuesday.