Preview - S-final (1st Leg): Gamba Osaka (JPN) v Bangkok United (THA)

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final (1st Leg): Gamba Osaka (JPN) v Bangkok United (THA)

Suita: Unbeaten runs will be on the line when Gamba Osaka host Bangkok United in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two  2025/26™ semi-final on Wednesday.

Japan's Gamba progressed to the last four stage on the back of a 10-match unbeaten run while Bangkok United's march into the semi-finals was aided by going undefeated in their last four continental matches. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two.html/video/acltwo-preview-semi-final-1st-leg-east

Europe Wrap: Asia’s stars return in fine form

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Europe Wrap: Asia’s stars return in fine form

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s best bounced back into action following the international break, with Korea Republic's Kim Min-jae taking Bayern Munich a step closer to the title.

Elsewhere Japan’s Ao Tanaka and Australia’s Ante Suto were among those finding the back of the net, so join the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: It will be a clash of champions when DPR Korea and Korea Republic meet in their concluding Group B tie at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

Both sides will go all out to claim the top spot in the group, having already confirmed their quarter-final places. 

Preview - Group B: Uzbekistan v Jordan

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group B: Uzbekistan v Jordan

Pathum Thani: Uzbekistan and Jordan will face off on Wednesday in a must-win encounter, with both sides eager to revive their campaigns at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026.

With two of the three best third-placed teams set to advance to the quarter-finals, a victory could prove decisive – ensuring neither side will hold back in what promises to be a fiercely contested showdown.

Preview - Group C: Japan v Australia

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group C: Japan v Australia

Nonthaburi:  Australia head coach Alexander Epakis is thrilled at the prospect of facing Japan in their final AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Group C clash on Wednesday.

Following two comfortable victories over Chinese Taipei and India, Epakis said his side are beginning to show glimpses of their true quality and is looking forward to being tested by the six-time champions.

Preview - Group C: Chinese Taipei v India

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group C: Chinese Taipei v India

Pathum Thani: Chinese Taipei and India will have to go for broke in their concluding Group C fixture at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

Both sides have yet to gain any points, and will need an outright win to stand a chance of advancing to the quarter-finals as one of the two best third-placed teams.