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 - Preview - Group A: MD2

Sat, 02 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Group A: MD2

Suzhou: China PR will aim to strengthen their hold on the Group A top spot when they face Vietnam in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ on Monday.

Thailand, meanwhile, will be seeking their first win after twice letting slip their advantage to draw 2-2 with Vietnam on Friday.

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Sat, 02 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Jeddah: Asia's future generation of stars will be on display at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

Ahead of the tournament kicking off on Tuesday, the-AFC.com highlights the facts and figures that have and will define the competition.

#U17WAC - Group C: DPR Korea 10-0 Chinese Taipei

Sat, 02 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group C: DPR Korea 10-0 Chinese Taipei

Suzhou: DPR Korea showcased their determination to defend their title with a commanding 10-0 win against Chinese Taipei in their opening AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Group C match on Saturday.

Ji Yun Nam’s side joined Korea Republic on three points and will next face the Philippines on Tuesday.

#U17WAC - Group B: Australia 2-0 India

Sat, 02 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group B: Australia 2-0 India

Suzhou: Australia kicked off their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Group B campaign with a 2-0 win against India at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 8 on Saturday.

Australia will seek another three points against Lebanon on Tuesday, with India facing four-time winners Japan.

#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.