#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD1

Mon, 04 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD1

Jeddah:  Australia and India will have to give it their all when they meet in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D tie on Wednesday.

The first of only two matches for them, it will not be lost on either team that a win could potentially be enough to secure a spot in the quarter-finals.

DPR Korea’s withdrawal left Group D as the only three-team group in the tournament, making any win pivotal in the quest to reach the knockout stage.

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#AFCU17 - Preview - Group C: MD1

Mon, 04 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group C: MD1

Jeddah: Group C action of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ starts on Wednesday with two intriguing fixtures.

Korea Republic kickstart their campaign against the United Arab Emirates, while Yemen take on Vietnam.

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group A: MD1

Mon, 04 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group A: MD1

Jeddah: The AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026™ kicks off on Tuesday with the four Group A teams looking to make an early statement.

Only the top two from each group will advance to the knockout stage, with the quarter-finalists earning tickets to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026. 

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group B: MD1

Mon, 04 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group B: MD1

Jeddah: Three former champions will kick off their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ campaigns in Group B on Tuesday.

Four-time winners Japan, 1990 champions Qatar, twice winners China PR and Indonesia make up a very interesting cast with all four aiming for a good start to the group stage.

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw: All You Need to Know

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw: All You Need to Know

Riyadh: In five days’ time, the final cast for Asia’s men’s national team showpiece will descend upon the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to discover their route to ultimate glory.

On May 9 (Saturday), the Continent’s attention will turn to Diriyah—situated on the northwestern outskirts of the capital, Riyadh—for the Final Draw of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, which will be the 19th edition of the crown jewel.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best continue to surge

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best continue to surge

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran forward Allahyar Sayyad led Asia’s top players in finding the back of the net, with Jordan midfielder Mousa Al Tamari and a host of well-known names from Japan also making their presence felt. 

There were more invaluable contributions from other continental stars, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.