#AFCU17 hopefuls primed for Saudi Arabia 2026 quest

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

#AFCU17 hopefuls primed for Saudi Arabia 2026 quest

Kuala Lumpur: The road to the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 begins on November 22 (Saturday) for 38 sides as they look to secure their place in the 21st edition of the Finals.

Only the seven group winners from the Qualifiers will progress and join the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 that have already qualified: Qatar, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, Korea Republic, DPR Korea, Japan, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia.

Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Draw finalised

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 38 teams hoping to see action at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 learnt their respective qualifying routes on Thursday.

The Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia saw the teams divided into seven groups — three of six teams each and four of five.

All group winners will progress to the 21st edition of the Finals, where they will join the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 who have automatically qualified, namely Qatar, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, Korea Republic, DPR Korea, Japan, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia.

The Qualifiers will be contested in a single round-robin centralised league format from November 22 to 30, 2025.

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Taif: The AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 came to a close on Sunday with Uzbekistan sealing their second title in magnificent fashion.

As the dust settles on yet another riproaring festival showcasing the best rising talent across Asia, the-AFC.com takes a look at the fascinating facts and figures from the tournament.

Uzbekistan’s Khasanov takes Most Valuable Player award

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan’s Khasanov takes Most Valuable Player award

Taif: Sadriddin Khasanov was named the Most Valuable Player of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 following a stellar tournament which helped Uzbekistan win the title after a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

The forward illuminated the final with a memorable second goal where he nutmegged Alwaleed Aloufi before driving into the box to slot past Abdulrahman Al Otaibi.

Uzbekistan's Aliev bags Top Scorer honour

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan's Aliev bags Top Scorer honour

Taif: Uzbekistan’s Asilbek Aliev picked up the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Top Scorer award after finishing with five goals following their 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the final on Sunday.

The forward had an outstanding tournament, including a four-match goalscoring streak from the first Group A match until the quarter-finals.

Uzbekistan's Rustamjonov scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan's Rustamjonov scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Taif: Nematulloh Rustamjonov was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 following Uzbekistan’s 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Sunday’s final.

Rustamjonov produced on an impressive showing for Uzbekistan, playing in five of their six matches enroute to the title.