#AFCU17 - Q-final: Uzbekistan 2 (5-3) 2 Korea Republic

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Q-final: Uzbekistan 2 (5-3) 2 Korea Republic

Jeddah: Uzbekistan overcame Korea Republic 5-3 on penalties in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final at the King Abdullah Sports City Training Stadium Pitch C on Saturday.

With the score level at 2-2 at the end of 90 minutes, substitute goalkeeper Mehrojbek Sirojiddinov emerged Uzbekistan’s hero in the shootout, denying Park Kyung-hoon to send his team into a semi-final against four-time champions Japan on Tuesday.

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#AFCU17 - Q-final: Vietnam 0-3 Australia

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Q-final: Vietnam 0-3 Australia

Jeddah: Australia produced a dominant performance to defeat Vietnam 3-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final on Saturday.

Carl Veart’s side will aim for a first final appearance when they take on China PR on Tuesday. 

#AFCU17 - Q-final: Saudi Arabia 1-3 China PR

Sat, 16 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Q-final: Saudi Arabia 1-3 China PR

Jeddah: China PR came from behind to stun Saudi Arabia 3-1 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final at the King Abdullah Sports City Pitch A on Friday.

China PR’s reward is a last four tie against either Vietnam or Australia, who will square off in their quarter-final on Saturday. 

#AFCU17 - Q-final: Japan 5-0 Tajikistan

Sat, 16 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Q-final: Japan 5-0 Tajikistan

Jeddah: Japan were in total control as they defeated Tajikistan 5-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final on Friday.

Ono Shingi’s side will face the winners of Saturday's last eight between Uzbekistan and Korea Republic, with Japan seeking a record-extending fifth title.

#U17WAC - Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Sat, 16 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Suzhou: Expect fireworks when DPR Korea meet Japan in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Sunday.

In a rivalry that has defined the competition, this will be the seventh final meeting between the two - with each having won the title four times.

Hong backs Son to lead Korea Republic challenge

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Hong backs Son to lead Korea Republic challenge

Seoul: Korea Republic head coach Hong Myung-bo has backed Son Heung-min to get back to goalscoring ways at his fourth FIFA World Cup after on Saturday naming the striker in his squad for the tournament.

Captain Son has struggled for goals since swapping English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer a year ago.