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AFC Referee Academy graduate to referee #U20WAC Final

AFC Referee Academy graduate to referee #U20WAC Final

Pathum Thani: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed China PR’s Mu Mingxin to take charge of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Final on Saturday.
The Final promises to be an enticing showdown, with DPR Korea aiming to defend their title and secure a third continental crown, while Japan will be seeking to avenge their defeat in the 2024 edition and claim a record-extending seventh title.
The appointment also marks a significant milestone for the acclaimed AFC Referee Academy, with Mu becoming the first graduate to officiate the Final in the competition’s history.
 
After earning her place on the Elite Panel in 2024, Mu made her continental debut during the Preliminary Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25™ and has since officiated in the same stage in the current season.

 

With the 2026 iteration of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ marking her first appearance at the Finals of a continental competition, Mu has overseen matches in both the Group Stage and Knockout Stage before being entrusted with the Final.
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Supporting her will be compatriots Wen Lili and Wu Qiaoli, both of whom bring considerable experience to the pitch. Both officials served as assistant referees in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25™, while Wu was also appointed to the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™.
 
The trio will be joined by Syria’s Alesar Baddour, who will act as fourth official. A familiar presence in Asian competitions, Baddour has officiated in several tournaments, including the WAFF Women’s Championship 2024 and the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand last year.

 

Completing the line-up is one of Thailand’s most reliable officials, Suwida Wongkraisorn. Best known for her appointment as an assistant referee at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025, she will serve as reserve assistant referee for Saturday’s Final.

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