#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.

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#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.

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ primed for spectacular showdowns

Sun, 10 May, 2026

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ primed for spectacular showdowns

Diriyah: The ultimate stage has been set for Asia’s top 24 men’s national teams following the glittering AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw that took place on Saturday evening.

Amid the stunning backdrop of the Salwa Palace in Diriyah’s historic At-Turaif District, the six groups for next year’s showpiece were revealed and the official match schedule has now been confirmed. To get underway on January 7, the 19th edition of Asia’s crown jewel will run until February 5, 2027, with kick-off times to be finalised and updated on the-AFC.com in due course.

Football inspiring indomitable Yazan to greater heights

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Football inspiring indomitable Yazan to greater heights

Riyadh: Yazan Seefen has overcome obstacles throughout his life and the youngster is determined to keep pushing boundaries and make the best of what comes his way.

The Saudi Arabian para footballer is one of the Draw Assistants for the Final Draw of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Saturday, which will have representation from all walks of the Asian football ecosystem.

Saudi Arabia captain Salem Al Dawsari, Japanese legend Hidetoshi Nakata and Korea Republic women’s referee Kim Yu-jeong are among the Draw Assistants and 16-year-old Seefen is relishing the opportunity of being on stage with them.

#AFCU17 - Group A: Thailand 0-2 Saudi Arabia

Sun, 10 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Group A: Thailand 0-2 Saudi Arabia

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ with a 2-0 win over Thailand in their Group A fixture at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Saturday.

The two-time winners, who secured the victory thanks to an early goal from Marwan Al Yami and another in stoppage time by Hassan Al Okrush, also confirmed their ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 with the victory.

#AFCU17 - Group B: China PR 1-2 Japan

Sun, 10 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Group B: China PR 1-2 Japan

Jeddah: Japan strengthened their bid for a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Saturday as Maki Kitahara stepped off the bench to secure his side a 2-1 win over China PR.

The win was Japan’s second in a row in Group B with Anthony Motosuna giving them a 37th minute lead only for Zhao Songyuan to level the scores three minutes into the second half, but Kitahara struck on the hour mark to maintain his side’s perfect start to the competition.