#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD3

Tue, 12 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD3

Jeddah: With qualification to the next stage sealed, Uzbekistan and Australia will be vying for the Group D top spot when they face off in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Wednesday.

Australia go into the tie with the advantage as a draw will confirm them as the group winners thanks to a superior goal difference, with both sides having defeated India in their respective opening matches.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/video/afcu17-group-d-india-0-3-uzbekistan

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/video/afcu17-group-d-australia-4-0-india

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group A: MD3

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group A: MD3

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan will battle for top spot in Group A when they meet in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Tuesday.

Both sides head into the final round of fixtures with maximum points after winning their opening two matches, with Saudi Arabia holding the edge on goal difference.

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group B: MD3

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group B: MD3

Jeddah: The opportunity to progress to the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ remains wide open for all four teams going into the final round of Group B matches on Tuesday.

Japan are well placed with six points with Qatar and Indonesia three behind. China PR, despite two defeats, are also mathematically still in the running.

#U17WAC - Q-final: China PR 3-0 India

Tue, 12 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Q-final: China PR 3-0 India

Suzhou: China PR were in control from the start as they advanced to AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ semi-finals with a 3-0 win against India in their last eight tie on Monday.

China PR, who confirmed their ticket to the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 with the win, will face defending champions DPR Korea in the semi-finals on Thursday. 

#U17WAC - Q-final: DPR Korea 6-0 Thailand

Tue, 12 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Q-final: DPR Korea 6-0 Thailand

Suzhou: Defending champions DPR Korea advanced to the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ semi-finals after overpowering Thailand 6-0 in their last eight tie on Monday.

The victory also confirmed DPR Korea - who will face China PR on Thursday - will defend their title at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026.

#AsianCup2027 - The Groups

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#AsianCup2027 - The Groups

Riyadh: Fans can expect a scintillating AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following Saturday's Final Draw in Riyadh.

While the usual teams will start as the pre-tournament favourites, the continental showpiece has a tendency of producing surprises and the-AFC.com takes a look at what can be expected from the groups.