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Morocco 2026: Facts & Figures

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Morocco 2026: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 is set for take-off with 24 teams vying for the title.

As the next generation of aspiring superstars prepare for battle, the-AFC.com highlights several interesting facts and figures.

Group G: PKR Svay Rieng FC (CAM) 0-0 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Group G: PKR Svay Rieng FC (CAM) 0-0 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Phnom Penh: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC and Shanghai Shenhua FC played to a 0-0 stalemate in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group G tie on Thursday.

The result leaves Svay Rieng third with a point to show, while Shenhua are second - two points adrift of FC Machida Zelvia.

AFC President backs Asia’s powerhouses to secure historic success

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

AFC President backs Asia’s powerhouses to secure historic success

Kuala Lumpur: Heading into the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 as the undisputed standard-bearers of women’s youth football, Asia’s elite quartet have been urged by AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa to uphold the Continent's storied legacy at the global showpiece.

Having remarkably conquered six of the previous nine iterations of the Under-17 showcase, the AFC’s formidable four-nation contingent—comprising debutants Australia, China PR, defending champions DPR Korea, and Japan—will spearhead the charge from October 17 to November 7.

Joy for Beijing’s Montgomery; Silva rues Buriram off night

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Joy for Beijing’s Montgomery; Silva rues Buriram off night

Buriram: Nick Montgomery and Mario Silva displayed contrasting emotions after Beijing FC picked up a hard-fought 1-0 win against Buriram United in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

Montgomery showered his Beijing side with praise as they stayed perfect in the competition while Silva was left to lament what could have been for his Buriram side, who are still seeking their first win after playing to a 1-1 draw with Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim last month. 

Shanghai Port’s Muscat, Daejeon’s Hwang satisfied with performance

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Shanghai Port’s Muscat, Daejeon’s Hwang satisfied with performance

Shanghai: Kevin Muscat believes Shanghai Port FC are moving in the right direction after the Chinese Super League side stayed unbeaten in the AFC Champions League Elite 2027/27™ following a 1-1 draw with Daejeon Hana Citizen FC on Tuesday.

Prince Ampem gave reigning Chinese Super League champions Shanghai Port the lead four minutes after the restart but Diogo Oliveira struck five minutes later to earn Korea Republic’s Daejeon a share of the spoils.

MD2: Buriram United (THA) 0-1 Beijing FC (CHN)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

MD2: Buriram United (THA) 0-1 Beijing FC (CHN)

Buriram: Fabio Abreu came off the bench to score the winner as Beijing FC edged Buriram United 1-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage match on Tuesday.

The Portuguese forward was one of three second half substitutions that turned the game for the China PR side just when Thailand’s Buriram were threatening to break the deadlock to give Nick Montgomery’s outfit their second win of the campaign.

MD2: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 1-1 Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

MD2: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 1-1 Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Shanghai: Diogo Oliveira struck five minutes after Prince Ampem had given hosts Shanghai Port FC the lead to earn Daejeon Hana Citizen FC a 1-1 draw with Kevin Muscat’s Chinese Super League champions in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

Ampem thumped home his side’s opener in the 49th minute but Diogo cancelled out that strike when he stooped to head in Jeong Jae-hee’s cross from the right to secure a share of the spoils for Hwang Sun-hong’s team.

The result moves Shanghai Port onto four points from their first two matches in this season’s competition while Daejeon sit on the same total having won their opening match against Kyoto Sanga last month.

Know your team: China PR

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Know your team: China PR

Kuala Lumpur: China PR will relish testing their mettle at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2027 as they look to improve on last year’s Round of 16 appearance.

Semi-finalists at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ in May, China PR showed they have the ability to trouble any team as they put eventual champions DPR Korea to the sternest of tests before bowing out.

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Buriram: Buriram United will have to brace themselves for a buoyant Beijing FC when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Thailand's Buriram opened their campaign with a draw while Beijing kicked off with an impressive win.

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Shanghai: Shanghai Port FC will be determined to take another three points when they host Daejeon Hana Citizen FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

China PR's Shanghai defeated Ratchaburi FC of Thailand 6-4 in an amazing tie while Korea Republic's Daejeon were also victorious, edging Kyoto Sanga FC of Japan 1-0.

East Asia Wrap: Seoul close in on title; Chengdu stunned; Kashiwa take top spot

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Seoul close in on title; Chengdu stunned; Kashiwa take top spot

Hong Kong: FC Seoul moved closer to their first league title in 10 years in Korea Republic while Chengdu Rongcheng suffered a late defeat but remain top in China PR.

Kashiwa Reysol moved to the J1 League summit after defeating Vissel Kobe, Lee Man maintained their perfect start in Hong Kong and Kaohsiung Attackers dropped their first points in Chinese Taipei.

Join the-AFC.com in our weekly look back at the domestic scene across East Asia.

#U17WAC - China 2027 cast finalised

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

#U17WAC - China 2027 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The lineup for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ was finalised following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Only the eight group winners advanced to join the quartet of teams that qualified directly as the top four finishers from 2026: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semi-finalists Australia and China PR.