Test your football knowledge and win in the #AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2025 Fan Battle

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

Test your football knowledge and win in the #AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2025 Fan Battle

Taif: The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ swings into action on Thursday with some of the most promising youngsters from 16 nations to battle to decide the new champions of Asia come April 20.  

And fans of the beautiful game can showcase their footballing knowledge and compete among others during the tournament, thanks to the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan Battle launched on the-AFC.com and the AFC LIVE app.  

Think you have what it takes to become the winner? Join the contest now, test your knowledge and claim the ultimate prize in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan Battle.  

Preview - Group A: Saudi Arabia v China PR

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Preview - Group A: Saudi Arabia v China PR

Taif: Saudi Arabia will be looking to make full use of home ground advantage when they kick off their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group A campaign against China PR on Thursday.

Champions in 1985 and 1988, Saudi Arabia have been starved of success in this tournament with only a quarter-final appearance in the 2023 edition with head coach Mario da Silva hoping their long-term preparations will bear fruit in this edition.

Preview - Group A: Uzbekistan v Thailand

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

Preview - Group A: Uzbekistan v Thailand

Taif: Uzbekistan and Thailand will kick off the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia when they face off in their opening Group A match at the Okaz Stadium on Thursday.

Both teams have pedigree as former champions, with Thailand winning it back in 1998 while Uzbekistan carved their name on the silverware in 2012.

Saudi Arabia 2025: Players to watch

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2025: Players to watch

Taif: The AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 kicks off on Thursday with 16 teams vying for the coveted title.

As the countdown to the kick-off gathers pace, the-AFC.com highlights a key player from each team. 

Saudi Arabia 2025 - Know Your Teams

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2025 - Know Your Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 with the 16 teams converging on the cities of Jeddah and Taif.

Ahead of the action kicking off on Thursday, the-AFC.com takes a deep look at the four groups with the teams not only chasing continental glory but also tickets to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Since its inception in 1985, the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ has been a true proving ground for tomorrow’s football stars.

The-AFC.com goes back in time to some of the most iconic and standout occasions in the tournament’s 40-year history.

#AFCU17 squads announced

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

#AFCU17 squads announced

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 contenders for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 have named the 23-strong squads they hope will steer them to glory.

With just five days remaining until the 20th edition of AFC U17 Asian Cup kicks off, most teams have included the players who featured prominently in their respective qualifying campaigns.

#AsianQualifiers – Indonesia's Romenij wins Best Goal of MD7 & 8 poll

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

#AsianQualifiers – Indonesia's Romenij wins Best Goal of MD7 & 8 poll

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia's Ole Romenij's strike against Bahrain has been voted as the best goal of MD7 & 8 in the third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.

Romenij scored the winner in the 24th minute after converting Marselino Ferdinan's layoff to claim a vital three points against Bahrain. The Oxford United forward garnered 76% of the votes.

Check out the nominees once again and view the final result below.

Thailand 2025 - Facts & Figures

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Thailand 2025 - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The curtains came down on the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 with Islamic Republic of Iran retaining the title with victory over Oman on Sunday.

The Jomtien Beach Arena witnessed high quality action over two weeks and as the sand settles, the-AFC.com highlights some interesting facts and figures from a truly memorable tournament.

Europe Wrap: Japan’s stars keep momentum going

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Europe Wrap: Japan’s stars keep momentum going

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s internationals, who took their team to the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Matchday 8 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 last week, continued playing pivotal roles in giving their respective clubs victory across European leagues.

The rest of the Asian contingent followed suit, ensuring the continent’s leading names kept impacting the game at the highest level.
 
Follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.