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Preview - Final: China PR v Japan

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Preview - Final: China PR v Japan

Jeddah: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ final between China PR and Japan promises to be a battle of tactical wits at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium on Saturday.

Antonio Puche’s China PR’s run to a final was based on defensive solidity while Japan have been impressive in all departments, with Go Oiwa’s side aiming to defend their title and lift the trophy for a record-extending third time. 

Umeki: Japan will fight till the end

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Umeki: Japan will fight till the end

Jeddah:  Japan, Rei Umeki has stressed, are ready for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ final against China PR on Saturday.

Japan enter the match with an unbeaten record, having demonstrated consistency and resilience under pressure that has made them frontrunners for the title.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup.html/video/afcu23-saudi-arabia-2026-|-preview-final

Know The Coach - Go Oiwa (Japan)

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Know The Coach - Go Oiwa (Japan)

Doha: Go Oiwa will add another milestone to his football career if he steers Japan to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ title on Saturday.

The experienced tactician is in charge of Japan for the third consecutive edition and will become the first coach to win the title twice if his side see off the challenge of China PR.

#AFCU23 - Road to Final: Japan

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

#AFCU23 - Road to Final: Japan

Jeddah: Japan are on the brink of creating more history after booking their spot in the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

Go Oiwa's side are not only seeking to become the first team to win back-to-back titles but also to extend their record of lifting the trophy to a third time.

The-AFC.com retraces Japan's journey to the final.

#ACFutsal2026 - Know Your Teams: Group C

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

#ACFutsal2026 - Know Your Teams: Group C

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ kick-off is imminent with the continent’s best descending on Jakarta. 

As we continue our buildup, the-AFC.com shifts the spotlight to Group C, with top class action expected from the stellar cast. 

Sato proud of Japan’s progress

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Sato proud of Japan’s progress

Jeddah:  Ryunosuke Sato has his eyes set on winning the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ to cap a campaign in which Japan have shown tremendous progress. 

The midfielder helped a much-changed Japan side battle to a 1-0 win over Korea Republic in the semi-finals on Tuesday with the performance giving Sato plenty of confidence ahead of Saturday’s final against China PR.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup.html/video/afcu23-|-semi-finals-japan-1-0-korea-republic

Oiwa lauds Japan for passing stiff test with flying colours

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Oiwa lauds Japan for passing stiff test with flying colours

Jeddah: Go Oiwa was unreserved in his praise after Japan edged Korea Republic 1-0 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday.

The win took Oiwa’s side within one match of defending their title and the tactician was pleased that his players had passed a stiff test with top marks.

S-final: Koizumi strike helps Japan edge Korea Republic

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

S-final: Koizumi strike helps Japan edge Korea Republic

Jeddah: Japan defeated a resurgent Korea Republic 1-0 to advance to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ final on Tuesday.

Kaito Koizumi’s first half goal proved decisive with Japan moving within a match of not only lifting the trophy for a record-extending third time but also to become the first team to emerge champions in consecutive editions, with China PR their opponents in the final on Saturday.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup.html/photo/s-final-japan-v-korea-republic

Japan remain Asia's best despite drop

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Japan remain Asia's best despite drop

Kuala Lumpur: Japan dropped one spot but remained the highest Asian team in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday.

Four-time AFC Asian Cup™ winners Japan slipped to 19th, with several other Asian sides also suffering drops.