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Continent’s finest set for Qatar 2026

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Continent’s finest set for Qatar 2026

Zurich:  Asia's hopefuls discovered their road to glory following the conclusion of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 Draw in Zurich on Thursday.

The 48-team tournament will be contested on November 19 to December 13, with Asia represented by nine sides.

#AFCU17 - Group B: China PR 2-0 Qatar

Wed, 13 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Group B: China PR 2-0 Qatar

Jeddah: China PR saved their best for last as a 2-0 win against Qatar saw them advancing to the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-finals on Tuesday.

The victory saw China PR finishing second in Group B ahead of Qatar and Indonesia on the head-to-head goals scored as they also booked their ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-china-pr-v-qatar

#AsianCup2027 - The Groups

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#AsianCup2027 - The Groups

Riyadh: Fans can expect a scintillating AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following Saturday's Final Draw in Riyadh.

While the usual teams will start as the pre-tournament favourites, the continental showpiece has a tendency of producing surprises and the-AFC.com takes a look at what can be expected from the groups.

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group B: MD3

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group B: MD3

Jeddah: The opportunity to progress to the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ remains wide open for all four teams going into the final round of Group B matches on Tuesday.

Japan are well placed with six points with Qatar and Indonesia three behind. China PR, despite two defeats, are also mathematically still in the running.

West Asia Wrap: Showdown in Riyadh; champs crowned in UAE, Jordan, Oman

Mon, 11 May, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Showdown in Riyadh; champs crowned in UAE, Jordan, Oman

Doha: Al Nassr Club and Al Hilal SFC will square off on Tuesday in the Saudi Pro League decider while champions were crowned in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Oman.

Al Gharafa SC stunned AL Sadd Sc in the Amir Cup final in Qatar while leaders Air Force SC suffered defeat in Iraq.

Join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asian domestic scene.

#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.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/video/afcu17-group-b-qatar-2-0-indonesia

#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.

#AFCU17 - Group B: Qatar 2-0 Indonesia

Sun, 10 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Group B: Qatar 2-0 Indonesia

Jeddah: Qatar revived their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final hopes after defeating Indonesia 2-0 in their Group B tie at the King Abdullah Sports City Pitch A on Saturday. 

The West Asian side, who lost to Japan in their opener, will meet China PR in their final match on Tuesday while Indonesia take on Japan on the same day - with all four sides still in the running for a place in the last eight.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-qatar-v-indonesia

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group B: MD2

Thu, 07 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group B: MD2

Jeddah: Wins for Japan and Indonesia in Group B of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Saturday will see both sides securing their quarter-final places with a match to spare.

Standing in their way are China PR and Qatar respectively, who will be seeking to revive their chances of progressing.