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Asian challenge continues

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Asian challenge continues

Lodz: Asia’s challenge at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 continues with all four teams advancing to the knockout stage.

Defending champions DPR Korea led the march, with China PR, and Korea Republic joining them in the Japan, DPR Korea and China in the Round of 16.

Group E: Colombia 0-3 DPR Korea

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Group E: Colombia 0-3 DPR Korea

Lodz: DPR Korea cruised to a 3-0 win over Colombia to seal top spot in Group E of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 on Sunday.

Choe Rim Jong gave the three-time champions the lead in the 11th minute before Choe Yon A converted two late penalties to seal a convincing victory.

Group F: China PR 1-3 Spain

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Group F: China PR 1-3 Spain

Sosnowiec: China PR advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 despite losing 3-1 to Spain on Sunday.

The East Asians finished third in Group F after Nigeria’s 10-1 win against New Caledonia saw the African side pipping them to the second spot with China PR progressing as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Lodz: Korea Republic sealed their spot into the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after edging 10-man Ecuador in their Group C fixture on Saturday.

The win saw Korea Republic finish second on four points behind group winners France, with Ecuador third on three points and facing an anxious wait to see if they will progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Lodz: Japan came from behind to hold Italy to a 1-1 draw in their final FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group D tie on Saturday.

The result means Japan concluded their group stage campaign unbeaten on five points to finish second, two adrift of Italy and will take on the winners of Group E in the Round of 16 on Friday.

Group F: China PR 0-0 Nigeria

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Group F: China PR 0-0 Nigeria

Sosnowiec: China PR remained unbeaten in Group F of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 after playing to a 0-0 draw against Nigeria on Thursday.

Having opened their campaign with an emphatic 5-0 win over New Caledonia, China PR will feel they could have taken maximum points after twice being denied by the crossbar.

Group E: DPR Korea 4-0 Costa Rica

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Group E: DPR Korea 4-0 Costa Rica

Lodz: DPR Korea booked their place in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 knockout stage after defeating Costa Rica 4-0 on Thursday.

The reigning champions produced a dominant victory over ten-player Costa Rica to earn their second win in Group E which confirmed their spot in the Round of 16.

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The pathway to AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ glory was revealed following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams, led by defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran, were divided into three groups.

Group D: Japan 2-2 USA

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Group D: Japan 2-2 USA

Lodz: Japan walked away with a share of the spoils after a thrilling 2-2 draw with the USA in their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 tie on Wednesday.

The result left the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ champions second in Group D after Italy beat New Zealand 3-0 in the other match, with a tie against the European side on Saturday.

Group C: Ghana 3-1 Korea Republic

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Group C: Ghana 3-1 Korea Republic

Sosnowiec: Korea Republic put up a battling display before going down 3-1 to Ghana in their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Group C tie on Wednesday.

Having opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against France, Korea Republic will now need a positive result in their final group match against Ecuador on Saturday to boost their hopes of reaching the Round of 16. 

#AFCU20 - China 2027 cast complete

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

#AFCU20 - China 2027 cast complete

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ was finalised following the completion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The eight group winners and seven best second-placed teams join China PR for the 43rd edition of the tournament next year.

Group F: New Caledonia 0-5 China PR

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Group F: New Caledonia 0-5 China PR

Sosnowiec: China PR kickstarted their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group F campaign with an emphatic 5-0 win against New Caledonia on Monday.

Huang Jiaxin scored a devastating 12-minute hat-trick as China PR stepped up a gear in the second half to break a brave resistance from New Caledonia.

The Asian side also had Chen Ruilin to thank for the victory, with the half-time substitute assisting four out of her side's five goals.

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Asian challenge continues

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Asian challenge continues

Lodz: Asia’s challenge at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 continues with all four teams advancing to the knockout stage.

Defending champions DPR Korea led the march, with China PR, and Korea Republic joining them in the Japan, DPR Korea and China in the Round of 16.

Group E: Colombia 0-3 DPR Korea

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Group E: Colombia 0-3 DPR Korea

Lodz: DPR Korea cruised to a 3-0 win over Colombia to seal top spot in Group E of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 on Sunday.

Choe Rim Jong gave the three-time champions the lead in the 11th minute before Choe Yon A converted two late penalties to seal a convincing victory.

Group F: China PR 1-3 Spain

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Group F: China PR 1-3 Spain

Sosnowiec: China PR advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 despite losing 3-1 to Spain on Sunday.

The East Asians finished third in Group F after Nigeria’s 10-1 win against New Caledonia saw the African side pipping them to the second spot with China PR progressing as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Lodz: Korea Republic sealed their spot into the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after edging 10-man Ecuador in their Group C fixture on Saturday.

The win saw Korea Republic finish second on four points behind group winners France, with Ecuador third on three points and facing an anxious wait to see if they will progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Lodz: Japan came from behind to hold Italy to a 1-1 draw in their final FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group D tie on Saturday.

The result means Japan concluded their group stage campaign unbeaten on five points to finish second, two adrift of Italy and will take on the winners of Group E in the Round of 16 on Friday.

Group F: China PR 0-0 Nigeria

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Group F: China PR 0-0 Nigeria

Sosnowiec: China PR remained unbeaten in Group F of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 after playing to a 0-0 draw against Nigeria on Thursday.

Having opened their campaign with an emphatic 5-0 win over New Caledonia, China PR will feel they could have taken maximum points after twice being denied by the crossbar.

Group E: DPR Korea 4-0 Costa Rica

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Group E: DPR Korea 4-0 Costa Rica

Lodz: DPR Korea booked their place in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 knockout stage after defeating Costa Rica 4-0 on Thursday.

The reigning champions produced a dominant victory over ten-player Costa Rica to earn their second win in Group E which confirmed their spot in the Round of 16.

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The pathway to AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ glory was revealed following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams, led by defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran, were divided into three groups.

Group D: Japan 2-2 USA

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Group D: Japan 2-2 USA

Lodz: Japan walked away with a share of the spoils after a thrilling 2-2 draw with the USA in their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 tie on Wednesday.

The result left the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ champions second in Group D after Italy beat New Zealand 3-0 in the other match, with a tie against the European side on Saturday.

Group C: Ghana 3-1 Korea Republic

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Group C: Ghana 3-1 Korea Republic

Sosnowiec: Korea Republic put up a battling display before going down 3-1 to Ghana in their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Group C tie on Wednesday.

Having opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against France, Korea Republic will now need a positive result in their final group match against Ecuador on Saturday to boost their hopes of reaching the Round of 16. 

#AFCU20 - China 2027 cast complete

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

#AFCU20 - China 2027 cast complete

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ was finalised following the completion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The eight group winners and seven best second-placed teams join China PR for the 43rd edition of the tournament next year.

Group F: New Caledonia 0-5 China PR

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Group F: New Caledonia 0-5 China PR

Sosnowiec: China PR kickstarted their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group F campaign with an emphatic 5-0 win against New Caledonia on Monday.

Huang Jiaxin scored a devastating 12-minute hat-trick as China PR stepped up a gear in the second half to break a brave resistance from New Caledonia.

The Asian side also had Chen Ruilin to thank for the victory, with the half-time substitute assisting four out of her side's five goals.

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Asian challenge continues

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Asian challenge continues

Lodz: Asia’s challenge at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 continues with all four teams advancing to the knockout stage.

Defending champions DPR Korea led the march, with China PR, and Korea Republic joining them in the Japan, DPR Korea and China in the Round of 16.

Group E: Colombia 0-3 DPR Korea

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Group E: Colombia 0-3 DPR Korea

Lodz: DPR Korea cruised to a 3-0 win over Colombia to seal top spot in Group E of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 on Sunday.

Choe Rim Jong gave the three-time champions the lead in the 11th minute before Choe Yon A converted two late penalties to seal a convincing victory.

Group F: China PR 1-3 Spain

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Group F: China PR 1-3 Spain

Sosnowiec: China PR advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 despite losing 3-1 to Spain on Sunday.

The East Asians finished third in Group F after Nigeria’s 10-1 win against New Caledonia saw the African side pipping them to the second spot with China PR progressing as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Lodz: Korea Republic sealed their spot into the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after edging 10-man Ecuador in their Group C fixture on Saturday.

The win saw Korea Republic finish second on four points behind group winners France, with Ecuador third on three points and facing an anxious wait to see if they will progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Lodz: Japan came from behind to hold Italy to a 1-1 draw in their final FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group D tie on Saturday.

The result means Japan concluded their group stage campaign unbeaten on five points to finish second, two adrift of Italy and will take on the winners of Group E in the Round of 16 on Friday.

Group F: China PR 0-0 Nigeria

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Group F: China PR 0-0 Nigeria

Sosnowiec: China PR remained unbeaten in Group F of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 after playing to a 0-0 draw against Nigeria on Thursday.

Having opened their campaign with an emphatic 5-0 win over New Caledonia, China PR will feel they could have taken maximum points after twice being denied by the crossbar.

Group E: DPR Korea 4-0 Costa Rica

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Group E: DPR Korea 4-0 Costa Rica

Lodz: DPR Korea booked their place in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 knockout stage after defeating Costa Rica 4-0 on Thursday.

The reigning champions produced a dominant victory over ten-player Costa Rica to earn their second win in Group E which confirmed their spot in the Round of 16.

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The pathway to AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ glory was revealed following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams, led by defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran, were divided into three groups.

Group D: Japan 2-2 USA

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Group D: Japan 2-2 USA

Lodz: Japan walked away with a share of the spoils after a thrilling 2-2 draw with the USA in their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 tie on Wednesday.

The result left the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ champions second in Group D after Italy beat New Zealand 3-0 in the other match, with a tie against the European side on Saturday.

Group C: Ghana 3-1 Korea Republic

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Group C: Ghana 3-1 Korea Republic

Sosnowiec: Korea Republic put up a battling display before going down 3-1 to Ghana in their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Group C tie on Wednesday.

Having opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against France, Korea Republic will now need a positive result in their final group match against Ecuador on Saturday to boost their hopes of reaching the Round of 16. 

#AFCU20 - China 2027 cast complete

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

#AFCU20 - China 2027 cast complete

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ was finalised following the completion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The eight group winners and seven best second-placed teams join China PR for the 43rd edition of the tournament next year.

Group F: New Caledonia 0-5 China PR

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Group F: New Caledonia 0-5 China PR

Sosnowiec: China PR kickstarted their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group F campaign with an emphatic 5-0 win against New Caledonia on Monday.

Huang Jiaxin scored a devastating 12-minute hat-trick as China PR stepped up a gear in the second half to break a brave resistance from New Caledonia.

The Asian side also had Chen Ruilin to thank for the victory, with the half-time substitute assisting four out of her side's five goals.