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Continent’s finest set for Qatar 2026

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Continent’s finest set for Qatar 2026

Zurich:  Asia's hopefuls discovered their road to glory following the conclusion of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 Draw in Zurich on Thursday.

The 48-team tournament will be contested on November 19 to December 13, with Asia represented by nine sides.

Ono hails Japan’s courage; Chigodaev rues late heartbreak for Uzbekistan

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Ono hails Japan’s courage; Chigodaev rues late heartbreak for Uzbekistan

Jeddah: Japan head coach Shingi Ono praised his players’ mentality and courage after they fought back to defeat defending champions Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties in a pulsating AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday.

Japan looked set for elimination after trailing for much of the contest before Chimezie Kai Ezemuokwe’s stoppage-time equaliser forced the tie to penalties, where goalkeeper Kosei Oshita emerged as the hero by saving two spot-kicks.

#AFCU17 - Japan win thrilling shootout to advance to final

Wed, 20 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Japan win thrilling shootout to advance to final

Jeddah: Goalkeeper Kosei Oshita starred as Japan edged defending champions Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday.

Japan had scored in the final seconds to force a 1-1 draw, with Oshita saving the first two Uzbekistan spot-kicks only for the Central Asian side to draw level at 2-2. 

With his side having missed their third and fourth attempts, captain Anthony Motosuna stepped up to convert the winner as Japan set up a final against either China PR or Australia on Friday. 

#AFCU17 - Preview - S-final: Japan v Uzbekistan

Tue, 19 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - S-final: Japan v Uzbekistan

Jeddah:  It will be a clash between familiar foes when Japan take on Uzbekistan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026™ semi-finals at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Tuesday.

Both sides are in excellent form - setting up a compelling contest for a place in the final.

#AFCU17 - Motosuna, Khakimov equally confident of advancing

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Motosuna, Khakimov equally confident of advancing

Jeddah: Japan’s Anthony Motosuna and Mukhammad Khakimov of Uzbekistan will be key figures when their sides meet in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-finals  on Tuesday.

Having shown their quality in the run-up to the penultimate stage, both players are aiming to reach the final under different motivations and ambitions.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/video/afcu17-q-final-uzbekistan-2-5-3-2-korea-republic

#AFCU17 - Q-final: Uzbekistan 2 (5-3) 2 Korea Republic

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Q-final: Uzbekistan 2 (5-3) 2 Korea Republic

Jeddah: Uzbekistan overcame Korea Republic 5-3 on penalties in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final at the King Abdullah Sports City Training Stadium Pitch C on Saturday.

With the score level at 2-2 at the end of 90 minutes, substitute goalkeeper Mehrojbek Sirojiddinov emerged Uzbekistan’s hero in the shootout, denying Park Kyung-hoon to send his team into a semi-final against four-time champions Japan on Tuesday.

#AFCU17 - Preview: Q-finals

Thu, 14 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview: Q-finals

Jeddah: The quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026™ are set to be closely fought affairs with the remaining sides all fancying their chances of lifting the coveted trophy.

The action kicks off with two ties on Friday with the sides fully focused on achieving continental glory after having secured qualification to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026. The-AFC.com takes a look at just what can be expected from the four match-ups. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/video/afcu17-group-d-uzbekistan-2-0-australia

#AFCU17: Q-final cast complete

Wed, 13 May, 2026

#AFCU17: Q-final cast complete

Jeddah: The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ moved a step closer to its champions being crowned following the conclusion of the group stage on Wednesday.

The quarter-finals will be played on Friday and Saturday, with the eight teams also having confirmed their tickets to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026.

#AFCU17 - Group D: Uzbekistan 2-0 Australia

Thu, 14 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Group D: Uzbekistan 2-0 Australia

Jeddah: Uzbekistan outplayed Australia 2-0 to take top spot in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ at the King Abdullah Sports City Pitch A on Wednesday.

With both sides quarter-final berths booked prior to their face off, the defending champions will meet the Group C runners-up on Saturday while Australia will take on the group winners.

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD3

Tue, 12 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD3

Jeddah: With qualification to the next stage sealed, Uzbekistan and Australia will be vying for the Group D top spot when they face off in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Wednesday.

Australia go into the tie with the advantage as a draw will confirm them as the group winners thanks to a superior goal difference, with both sides having defeated India in their respective opening matches.