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Preview - Group A: Saudi Arabia v Kyrgyz Republic

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group A: Saudi Arabia v Kyrgyz Republic

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia will be confident of claiming maximum points when they open their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group A campaign against debutants Kyrgyz Republic on Tuesday.

The 2022 champions not only have home ground advantage on their side but will head into the tournament having lifted the U23 Gulf Cup 2025 recently. 

Preview - Group A: Vietnam v Jordan

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group A: Vietnam v Jordan

Jeddah: Omar Nahji and Kim Sang-sik both expect a positive start from their respective sides when Jordan and Vietnam meet in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group A opener on Tuesday.

Nahji is eyeing maximum points to ensure that Jordan will have the opportunity to manage the subsequent games against Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyz Republic better, with Vietnam’s Kim also targeting the same. 

#AFCU23 squads announced

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

#AFCU23 squads announced

Jeddah: The 16 contenders for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ have named the squads they hope will steer them to glory.

With just two days remaining until the seventh edition of AFC U23 Asian Cup kicks off, squads featuring the continent’s rising stars have been revealed and the-AFC.com highlights one player per team to look out for.

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 6 - the final fixtures of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group stage served up a final flourish before the knockout picture settled: late headers, tight-angle finishes and long-range thunderbolts that lit up the timeline.

We've shortlisted the standout efforts, now it's over to you: watch the clips, relive the drama, and vote for the goal that moved you most. 

Saudi Arabia 2026: Facts & Figures

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

Saudi Arabia 2026: Facts & Figures

Jeddah: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ kicks off on Tuesday with 16 teams vying to lift the coveted trophy.

The action promises to be spectacular and ahead of the opening matches, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures.

#AFCU23: Most Valuable Players

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

#AFCU23: Most Valuable Players

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ kicks off on Tuesday with the stage set for the continent’s brightest talents to shine on the continental platform.

Over the years, the tournament has featured players who have inspired their countries to one of Asian football’s most prestigious titles and finished the campaign not only as a champion but also with the Most Valuable Player accolade.
 
From Amjad Kalaf’s stunning display in the first-ever tournament to Joel Chima Fujita dazzling in 2024, the-AFC.com looks back at the six players who have been named the AFC U23 Asian Cup MVP.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 6 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 6 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 6 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 ™ delivered the hype! We had one-man shows, shot-stopper's inspiring performance, ... the action went on and on.  

Now, the stage belongs to the fans. It's your turn to decide who stood tallest on Matchday 6. 

Know your team: China PR

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Know your team: China PR

Jeddah: China PR will be hoping to make progress at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 after securing qualification as one of the best runners-up.

Having featured in all but one edition of the Finals, China PR will be seeking to break into new territory at the continental competition.

Know your team: Thailand

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Thailand

Jeddah: Thailand will not be short of confidence when they go into their sixth successive AFC U23 Asian Cup™ challenge in the coming days.

Qualification was secured after topping Group F and Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul’s side will be looking to make a big splash at Saudi Arabia 2026.

Caught on Camera: 2025

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Caught on Camera: 2025

Kuala Lumpur: 2025 was another momentous year for Asian football as the continent witnessed history made at all levels of the game.

Al Ahli Saudi FC ruling the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25™, Australia winning the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™ title, Jordan and Uzbekistan qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time and DPR Korea lifting the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup trophy for a record-extending fourth time were just some of the highlights.

The-AFC.com pays tribute to another wonderful year for Asian football.

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage finalised

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 hopefuls discovered their challengers following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw on Tuesday.

All eight Round of 16 ties promise to be thrillers with all the hopefuls aiming to lift the coveted trophy for the first time.