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Group B: Qatar 0-2 UAE

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Group B: Qatar 0-2 UAE

Jeddah: United Arab Emirates emerged 2-0 winners against Qatar to get their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ campaign off to a fine start on Wednesday. 

The result means UAE join Japan as the early pacesetters in Group B with the latter having beaten Syria 5-0 in an earlier match.

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Group C: Uzbekistan 3-2 Lebanon

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Group C: Uzbekistan 3-2 Lebanon

Riyadh: Uzbekistan staved off a late fightback to defeat debutants Lebanon 3-2 in their opening AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C tie on Wednesday.

Ravshan Khaydarov’s side were electric for the first 60 minutes at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium but then allowed Lebanon to pull two back. The win, however, meant the 2018 champions lead the group by two points after Korea Republic and Islamic Republic of Iran drew 0-0 earlier in the day.

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Group C: Korea Republic 0-0 IR Iran

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Group C: Korea Republic 0-0 IR Iran

Riyadh: Korea Republic and Islamic Republic of Iran settled for a goalless draw in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ opening Group C match on Wednesday.

Both sides will need to pick up their game if 2020 champions Korea Republic are to overcome debutants Lebanon on Saturday while IR Iran will have their hands full against 2018 winners Uzbekistan.

Group B: Japan 5-0 Syria

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Group B: Japan 5-0 Syria

Jeddah: Ryunosuke Sato’s brace powered defending champions Japan to a 5-0 win over Syria in their AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026™ Group B opener on Wednesday.

Japan led from start to finish with Yuto Ozeki opening their account in the first half, Sato pitching in with a superb double with Sena Ishibashi and Yutaka Michiwaki completing the emphatic win.

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Preview - Group D: Iraq v China PR

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group D: Iraq v China PR

Riyadh: Iraq head coach Emad Mohammed believes his team will be among the contenders at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ despite facing pre-tournament difficulties.

The 2013 champions, who take on China PR in their Group D opener on Thursday, arrived late for the showpiece due to the club commitments of their players.

Preview - Group D: Australia v Thailand

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group D: Australia v Thailand

Riyadh: Tony Vidmar has challenged his Australia side to live up to their billing when they take on Thailand in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D opener on Thursday.

Despite a short period for preparation, the tactician is optimistic that Australia can make a winning start in the competition against Thailand who he acknowledged would be tough opponents.

Al Ghamdi thrilled to have delivered for Saudi Arabia

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Al Ghamdi thrilled to have delivered for Saudi Arabia

Jeddah: Rakan Al Ghamdi is making a habit of stealing the limelight as the forward scripted another match-winning performance for Saudi Arabia against Kyrgyz Republic in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group A tie on Tuesday.

The forward delivered another clutch moment, coming to Saudi Arabia’s rescue with a scintillating strike in the 88th minute to seal the win at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium.

Tournament newcomers Kyrgyz Republic frustrated Saudi Arabia throughout the match with keeper Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov in scintillating form, with a superb save to deny Musab Al Juwayr from the penalty spot in the 77th minute among his many contributions.

Hieu Minh urges Vietnam to remain focused

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Hieu Minh urges Vietnam to remain focused

Jeddah: Nguyen Hieu Minh has urged his teammates to remain focused following the exhilarating victory over Jordan in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group A tie on Tuesday.

Hieu Minh produced a player-of-the-match performance, scoring the second goal as the Southeast Asian side got their campaign off to a roaring start which they hope will lead to them bettering their 2018 compatriots who emerged runners-up.

The 1.84m tall centre-back was a towering presence as Vietnam shut out a Jordan side who scored 19 goals in the Qualifiers.