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#AsianCup2027 - Final Draw: What they said

Sun, 10 May, 2026

#AsianCup2027 - Final Draw: What they said

Riyadh: The stage is set for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with Saturday’s Final Draw producing six enticing groups.

As the teams plan their preparations for the January 7-February 5, 2027 continental showpiece, the-AFC.com listened to what several head coaches had to say after the glittering Final Draw at the historical Salwa Palace in Riyadh.

#AsianCup2027 - Road to glory paved

Sun, 10 May, 2026

#AsianCup2027 - Road to glory paved

Riyadh: Fans can expect a spectacular AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with Saturday's glittering Final Draw at the historical Salwa Palace in Riyadh producing a thrilling group stage.

The continental showpiece, to be hosted by Saudi Arabia for the first time, kicks off on January 7, 2027.

#U17WAC - Group B: India 4-0 Lebanon

Sat, 09 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group B: India 4-0 Lebanon

Suzhou: India advanced to the quarter-finals with a 4-0 win against Lebanon in Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 8 on Friday.

The win meant India finished behind Japan and Australia but sealed progression as one of the two best third-placed teams with China PR their quarter-final opponents on Monday.

#U17WAC - Preview - Group B: MD3

Thu, 07 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Group B: MD3

Suzhou: Japan and Australia will battle for top spot when they meet in their final AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Group B tie on Friday.

Four-time winners Japan underlined their pedigree by sealing a place in the knockout stage for the 10th consecutive time while Australia are well placed to advance despite settling for a draw with Lebanon on Matchday Two. 

Victory for Lebanon against India could also see them advancing, with the latter also still in the running despite having suffered two defeats. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u17wac-group-b-lebanon-1-1-australia

#U17WAC - Group B: Lebanon 1-1 Australia

Tue, 05 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group B: Lebanon 1-1 Australia

Suzhou: Lebanon came from behind to secure a vital 1-1 draw with Australia in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Group B tie on Tuesday.

The result revived Lebanon’s hopes after the West Asian side had suffered a 13-0 defeat to Japan in their opener.  Australia, meanwhile, moved up to four points - having kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 win against India. 

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

Q-final: Muras United cruise past Al Ansar

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Muras United cruise past Al Ansar

Bishkek: FC Muras United from Kyrgyz Republic moved into the semi-finals of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ on Sunday as a 3-0 win over Al Ansar from Lebanon in Bishkek set up a last four meeting with Kuwait SC.

Two goals in four minutes at the end of the first half from Denis Yaskovich and Alimardon Shukrov set Edmar de Lacerda’s side on their way to a convincing win with Andriy Batsula netting the third with 16 minutes remaining.

Muras United will take on Kuwait on Wednesday with the winners of that clash meeting Cambodia’s Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC of Cambodia for the title.