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#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Thu, 28 May, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers are set to be a scintillating affair following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

To be staged between August 25 and September 6, 2026 in a centralised league system, these Qualifiers will feature the implementation of a new format as part of key reforms to the AFC’s youth competitions that were ratified earlier this year.

Designed to ensure more meaningful matches and opportunities for teams to compete against opponents of similar technical competency, a two-phase system featuring a promotion and relegation mechanism has been introduced.

Winning starts for India, Nepal

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Winning starts for India, Nepal

Margoa: Aveka Singh produced a sparkling performance as India cruised 11-0 past Maldives to kick off their SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 Group B campaign in style on Monday.

Earlier in the day, Nepal opened the tournament with a 1-0 win against Bhutan in a Group A encounter.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Arkadag march on; East Bengal claim maiden ISL title

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Arkadag march on; East Bengal claim maiden ISL title

Arkadag: Defending champions FK Arkadag continued their relentless march towards their fourth consecutive Yokary Liga title with two high-scoring outings. 

East Bengal clinched the Indian Super League in a thrilling final-day encounter to deny Mohun Bagan Super Giant while Bashundhara Kings concluded their season with three titles in Bangladesh, so join the-AFC.com as we look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: United, Istiklol & Arkadag in fine form; Bashundhara claim title

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: United, Istiklol & Arkadag in fine form; Bashundhara claim title

Bishkek: Muras United, FC Istiklol and FK Arkadag continued to shine in the Kyrgyz Premier League, Tajik League and Yokary Liga respectively as they maintained their unbeaten streaks.

Bashundhara Kings claimed the Bangladesh Football Premier League with a match to spare while the race for the Indian Super League title will go down the wire, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

#U17WAC - Q-final: China PR 3-0 India

Tue, 12 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Q-final: China PR 3-0 India

Suzhou: China PR were in control from the start as they advanced to AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ semi-finals with a 3-0 win against India in their last eight tie on Monday.

China PR, who confirmed their ticket to the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 with the win, will face defending champions DPR Korea in the semi-finals on Thursday. 

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul in second stumble

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul in second stumble

Bishkek: FC Bars Issyk-Kul sustained another loss in Kyrgyz Republic after going six matches undefeated, with the defending champions falling to three-time winners FC Abdysh-Ata.

There were mixed fortunes for Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mohammedan SC in India and Bangladesh respectively, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

#AFCU17 - Group D: India 0-3 Uzbekistan

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Group D: India 0-3 Uzbekistan

Jeddah: Uzbekistan booked their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final spot with a 3-0 win against India in their Group D tie at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Sunday.

The victory also meant FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 qualification for the defending champions, whose win meant Australia also advanced, with the sides to meet on Wednesday to decide the group winners. 

#U17WAC - Preview: Quarter-finals

Sun, 10 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview: Quarter-finals

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ enters the business end with the quarter-finals to be played on Monday.

The teams are within three matches of lifting the coveted trophy while the winners of the last eight ties will confirm their tickets to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026.

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD2

Fri, 08 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD2

Jeddah: Defending champions Uzbekistan will expect a winning start when they face India in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D on Sunday.

India will be equally determined as defeat will mean the end of their campaign in the three-team group, having lost 4-0 to Australia on Wednesday.

#U17WAC - Q-final cast decided

Fri, 08 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Q-final cast decided

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ quarter-final cast was finalised following the completion of the group stage on Friday.

The last eight ties will be played on Monday as the tournament enters its business end.

#U17WAC - Group B: India 4-0 Lebanon

Sat, 09 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group B: India 4-0 Lebanon

Suzhou: India advanced to the quarter-finals with a 4-0 win against Lebanon in Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 8 on Friday.

The win meant India finished behind Japan and Australia but sealed progression as one of the two best third-placed teams with China PR their quarter-final opponents on Monday.

#U17WAC - Preview - Group B: MD3

Thu, 07 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Group B: MD3

Suzhou: Japan and Australia will battle for top spot when they meet in their final AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Group B tie on Friday.

Four-time winners Japan underlined their pedigree by sealing a place in the knockout stage for the 10th consecutive time while Australia are well placed to advance despite settling for a draw with Lebanon on Matchday Two. 

Victory for Lebanon against India could also see them advancing, with the latter also still in the running despite having suffered two defeats.