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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.

Japan’s title bid ends

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Japan’s title bid ends

Doha: Japan’s challenge at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 came to an end after they suffered a 1-0 to Austria on Friday.

The East Asian side had plenty of chances - especially in the first half - but just could not find the finishing touch as they exited at the last eight stage for the fourth time.

Preview - Q-final: Austria v Japan

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Preview - Q-final: Austria v Japan

Doha: Japan will be on a mission to create history when they face Austria in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 on Friday.

This is only the second time the East Asian side have advanced to the quarter-final stage in 11 appearances, with their first coming in their tournament debut in 1993 but ending in defeat.

Japan edge DPR Korea on penalties to advance

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Japan edge DPR Korea on penalties to advance

Doha: Japan advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with a 5-4 penalty shootout win against DPR Korea after their Round of 16 tie ended 1-1 on Tuesday.

Han Il Bok missed the second of DPR Korea's spot-kicks in the shootout as Japan set up a quarter-final with Austria, with the East Asian side aiming to advance past the quarter-final stage for the first time in 11 participations.

Italy end Uzbekistan's run

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Italy end Uzbekistan's run

Doha: Uzbekistan's FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 campaign to an end following a 3-2 defeat to Italy in their Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

It was a heartbreaking end for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 champions, who fought back from going a goal behind but had to concede to Italy's superiority.

Preview: Round of 16

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Preview: Round of 16

Doha: DPR Korea, Japan and Uzbekistan will represent Asia in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with the ties to be played on Tuesday.

Uzbekistan will meet Italy while it will be an-Asian clash between DPR Korea and Japan.

The-AFC.com previews the matches, with the three teams hoping to emulate Saudi Arabia as champions.

R32: Penalty joy for Uzbekistan

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

R32: Penalty joy for Uzbekistan

Doha: Substitute goalkeeper Nematulloh Rustamjonov was the hero as Uzbekistan edged Croatia 4-3 on penalties after their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Round of 32 tie ended 1-1 on Saturday.

Rustamjonov, who came on in the 88th minute, saved Raul Kumar’s spot-kick as reigning AFC U17 Asian Cup™ titleholders Uzbekistan set up a Round of 16 meeting with European champions Italy on Tuesday.

R32: Kim double sends DPR Korea through

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

R32: Kim double sends DPR Korea through

Doha: Two first half Kim Yu Jin goals secured DPR Korea a 2-1 win against Venezuela in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Round of 32 tie on Saturday.

Having had to dig deep to stave off a second half fightback from Venezuela, DPR Korea’s reward is a last-16 meeting with Japan, who defeated South Africa 3-0 earlier on Saturday.

R32: Japan power past South Africa

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

R32: Japan power past South Africa

Doha: Japan advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with a 3-0 win over South Africa on Saturday.

After a goalless first half in their Round of 32 tie, Japan went into overdrive following the break and will meet DPR Korea - who defeated Venezuela 2-1 - on Tuesday for a place in the quarter-finals.

R32: Korea Republic's dream ended by England

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

R32: Korea Republic's dream ended by England

Doha: Korea Republic's FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 campaign came to an end following a 2-0 defeat to England in their Round of 32 tie on Saturday.

The match was effectively over in the first half, with 2017 champions England dominating the tie from start to finish.

Switzerland, France shine in Round of 32

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Switzerland, France shine in Round of 32

Doha: Switzerland and France led the charge into the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 on Friday.

Mexico, Republic of Ireland, Morocco, Brazil, Mali and Portugal also advanced.

Preview: Round of 32

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Preview: Round of 32

Doha: Asia will have four representatives in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Round of 32.

While the knockout stage kicks off on Friday, the Asian teams will enter the battle field on Saturday, with each facing quality opposition.

The-AFC.com previews the Asian challenge, with DPR Korea, Japan, Korea Republic and Uzbekistan all hoping to go all the way.