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#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group A

Fri, 01 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group A

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ begins on Friday with Group A kicking off the action.

Only the top two from each group will advance automatically to the knockout stage so expect the action to be fast and furious from the first blow of the whistle. The-AFC.com previews the opening matches of what is a finely-balanced group.

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group A

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group A

Jeddah: The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ will see 16 teams vying for continental glory.

It promises to be another exciting tournament with berths to the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2026 also at stake.

Ahead of the action kicking off on May 5, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the teams - starting with the Group A cast.

#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.

#WACU17 - Know your teams: Group A

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

#WACU17 - Know your teams: Group A

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ starts on Friday with 12 teams vying to lay their hands on the coveted trophy.

Ahead of the tournament which will showcase the next generation of Asian stars kicking off, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the teams - beginning with the Group A cast.

Qualifiers - Group E: Pakistan 1-2 Myanmar

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Qualifiers - Group E: Pakistan 1-2 Myanmar

Islamabad: Myanmar defeated Pakistan 2-1 to conclude their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group E campaign on a positive note on Tuesday.

Second half goals earned Myo Hlaing Win’s side their fourth win to finish on 12 points while Pakistan ended on two.

Qualifiers - Group E: Afghanistan 1-2 Myanmar

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Qualifiers - Group E: Afghanistan 1-2 Myanmar

Yangon: Myanmar came from behind to defeat Afghanistan 2-1 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group E tie on Thursday.

With Syria having already secured top spot in the group, Myanmar’s win was nothing more than for pride as the Southeast Asian side confirmed they will finish no lower than second.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram almost there; Jets surge clear

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram almost there; Jets surge clear

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United moved within a point of clinching the title in Thailand while Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi FC edged another tight contest to strengthen their hold at the top.

Newcastle Jets snatched a stoppage-time win to extend their advantage in Australia, Shan United emerged champions in Myanmar while there were also matches in Cambodia, Malaysia and Philippines so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the domestic scene unfolded across ASEAN this past week.

ASEAN Wrap: JDT Malaysian champs yet again

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: JDT Malaysian champs yet again

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta'zim defeated Brunei DPMM 3-0 to confirm a 12th consecutive Malaysia Super League title with five matches to spare.

Indonesia’s title race remained tense as Persib Bandung were held by Borneo in a clash between the top two while Thailand’s Buriram United continued their dominant march at the summit with a convincing win. Cong An Ha Noi FC strengthened their position at the top in Vietnam with another important three points.

There was also action in Australia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore and the Philippines so do join the-AFC.com in our weekly look back at the domestic scene across ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Pacesetters tighten grip as title races intensify across region

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Pacesetters tighten grip as title races intensify across region

Kuala Lumpur: Several leagues across ASEAN delivered decisive results as leaders strengthened their positions and challengers attempted to keep pace.

In Australia, Newcastle Jets continued their push at the summit with another important victory, while in Indonesia Borneo produced one of the standout performances of the week to close the gap on Persib Bandung.

There were also interesting results in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Cambodia and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic action across ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Perfect leaders, late drama and tightening title races

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Perfect leaders, late drama and tightening title races

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim’s relentless march in Malaysia continued with a perfect 18th straight win, while Indonesia’s Persib Bandung ran riot to remain firmly in control at the summit.

In Australia, Newcastle Jets were held for the first time this season while Singapore delivered one of the most dramatic moments of the week as Lion City Sailors were held in a six-goal thriller.

There was also action in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the ASEAN domestic scene.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy shootout drama; Buriram blitz; Persib in control

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy shootout drama; Buriram blitz; Persib in control

Kuala Lumpur: Tokyo Verdy’s stoppage-time rescue and penalty composure headlined Round 3 in Japan, where they edged FC Machida Zelvia 3–2 in the shootout after a 2–2 draw, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima struck in the 90+7th minute to beat Cerezo Osaka 2–1 and stay top in Group B.

Thailand saw Buriram United deliver the most emphatic performance of the week, dismantling Sukhothai 6–0 while in Indonesia, Persib Bandung maintained their grip on the summit with a narrow 1–0 win over Persita while there were also matches in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across ASEAN and East Asia.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy drama; Buriram statement and Sailors perfection headline pivotal week

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy drama; Buriram statement and Sailors perfection headline pivotal week

Kuala Lumpur: Tokyo Verdy and Sanfrecce Hiroshima set the tone in Japan with late drama and shootout composure while Newcastle Jets strengthened their grip on the A-League summit with another assured display.

In Thailand, Buriram United delivered a title statement away to BG Pathum United while Lion City Sailors continued their perfect run in Singapore with a seven-goal demolition of Tanjong Pagar.

There was also action in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic scene unfolded across ASEAN and East Asia this past week.