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#AFCU17 - Preview - Group B: MD1

Mon, 04 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group B: MD1

Jeddah: Three former champions will kick off their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ campaigns in Group B on Tuesday.

Four-time winners Japan, 1990 champions Qatar, twice winners China PR and Indonesia make up a very interesting cast with all four aiming for a good start to the group stage.

#U17WAC - Preview - Group B: MD2

Sun, 03 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Group B: MD2

Suzhou: Australia and Japan will look to build on dominant opening victories in Group B of the  AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ on Tuesday.

While both sides are targeting early qualification to the knockout stages, Lebanon and India will be seeking victories to revive their respective campaigns.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Seoul, Vissel stunned

Mon, 04 May, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Seoul, Vissel stunned

Beijing: Chengdu Rongcheng tightened their grip at the top in China PR with a dramatic late win, while FC Seoul suffered a setback in Korea Republic despite remaining leaders.

Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe lead their respective groups in Japan despite tough matches while Tai Po produced a statement victory to shake up the Hong Kong title race.
 
Join the-AFC.com in our look at the past week's domestic action across East Asia. 

#U17WAC - Group B: Japan 13-0 Lebanon

Sat, 02 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group B: Japan 13-0 Lebanon

Suzhou: Rara Higuchi led with a hat-trick as Japan got their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Group B campaign off to a flying start with a 13-0 win over Lebanon at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 4 on Saturday. 

The four-time winners will next face India on Tuesday while Lebanon will hope for a rebound against Australia. 

#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group B

Fri, 01 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group B

Suzhou: Four-time champions Japan will begin their campaign to reclaim the title when they meet Lebanon in their opening AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Group B tie on Saturday.

The other Group B match will see Australia facing off against India in a game both will be expecting to win in their bid for an early advantage in the race to reach the knockout stage.

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group B

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group B

Jeddah: Japan will be the team to beat in Group B of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

The East Asian side will be bidding to reclaim the title after suffering heartbreak last year and aiming to stop them will be Indonesia, China PR and Qatar.

#U17WAC - Facts & Figures

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

#U17WAC - Facts & Figures

Suzhou: Asia’s next generation takes centrestage when the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ kicks off on Friday.

With 25 exciting matches to look forward to, the-AFC.com highlights the figures that have and will define the competition.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best in sizzling form

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best in sizzling form

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s Daizen Maeda, Ritsu Doan and Ayase Ueda as well as Korea Republic’s Lee Kang-in and Saudi Arabia’s Saud Abdulhamid were among the Asian stars playing pivotal roles in helping their teams obtain crucial results in major European leagues.

There were also goals and assists from other continental stalwarts, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

#U17WAC - Know your teams: Group B

Fri, 01 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Know your teams: Group B

Suzhou: Japan headline Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™, which gets underway on Friday.

Perennial favourites though they may be, Japan will do well to tread with caution against three opponents aiming to make their mark on the continent.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stay perfect; Kashima extend lead; Seoul remain clear

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stay perfect; Kashima extend lead; Seoul remain clear

Hong Kong: Chengdu Rongcheng continued their flawless start in China PR, while Kashima Antlers tightened their grip in Japan.

In Korea Republic, FC Seoul strengthened their position at the top, with developments also across Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei and Macau.
 
Join the the-AFC.com for a look at the past week’s domestic action across East Asia.

Kuroda: Machida will learn from bitter lesson

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Kuroda: Machida will learn from bitter lesson

Jeddah: Go Kuroda has vowed that FC Machida Zelvia will gain from the heartbreak of losing 1-0 to Al Al Saudi FC in the final of AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ on Saturday.

After having matched their star-studded opponents stride for stride, the Japanese side eventually succumbed in extra time to Feras Al Brikan’s strike as Al Ahli successfully retained their title.

Machida’s Tani earns Best Goalkeeper honour

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Machida’s Tani earns Best Goalkeeper honour

Jeddah: Kosei Tani was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ after a sterling campaign where he played a pivotal role in FC Machida Zelvia reaching the final.

Despite Saturday’s 1-0 extra time defeat in the final to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli Saudi FC, Tani’s contributions and performance did not go unnoticed in the Japan side’s debut continental outing.