AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023 Archive

AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023 - News

Vote for your Best Goal of #AFCU17 Thailand 2023

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Vote for your Best Goal of #AFCU17 Thailand 2023

Bangkok: The curtain came down on the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Sunday with Japan being crowned champions for a record-extending fourth time while also retaining their title following a 3-0 win over Korea Republic in the final at Pathum Thani Stadium. 

The victory saw the young Samurai Blue take their goals tally to an incredible 22 in just six games as the East Asians took the overall number of goals scored in the tournament to 99 in 31 matches – a rate of just over three per game. 
 
The-AFC.com has now selected eight of the best from the continental campaign and asks you, the fans of Asian football, to tell us which one is your favourite by voting in the poll below. 

Thailand 2023: Facts & Figures

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Thailand 2023: Facts & Figures

Pathum Thani: After 31 AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 matches, Japan were crowned champions following their 3-0 defeat of Korea Republic in the final on Sunday.

As the dust settles on an immensely successful competition featuring the continent's brightest talents, the-AFC.com highlights some of the facts and figures that stood out from Thailand 2023.

Moriyama credits Nawata’s heroics for title win

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Moriyama credits Nawata’s heroics for title win

Pathum Thani: Head coach Yoshiro Moriyama said Gaku Nawata’s two goals were the defining moments in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final triumph against Korea Republic on Sunday.

Nawata struck his first with a sublime free-kick just after Korea Republic had been reduced to 10 players while his second ended whatever hopes their East Asian rivals had of a comeback, with the player going on to scoop the Most Valuable Player and Cremo Top Goalscorer Awards.  Yutaka Michiwaki netted the third in added time.
 
The triumph meant Moriyama added the AFC U17 Asian Cup title to the AFC U-16 Championship crown he guided Japan to in 2018. 

We will bounce back, promises Byun

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

We will bounce back, promises Byun

Pathum Thani: Byun Sung-hwan quickly shifted his attention towards the future after his Korea Republic side suffered a 3-0 defeat to Japan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final on Sunday.

It was a heartbreaking defeat for Korea Republic, who had held their own until Ko Jong-hyun was sent off just before the break after receiving a second yellow card.
 
Japan scored from the subsequent free-kick and as Korea Republic pushed forward in the second half, their East Asian rivals took advantage to score an emphatic win at the Pathum Thani Stadium.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup/video/goals_of_the_tournament_-_gaku_nawata_japan.html

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup/video/afcu17_-_final_|_korea_republic_0_-_3_japan.html

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup/photo/final_korea_republic_v_japan_1.html

Nawata takes MVP, Cremo Top Goalscorer Awards

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Nawata takes MVP, Cremo Top Goalscorer Awards

Pathum Thani: Japan’s Gaku Nawata was named Most Valuable Player of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Sunday while his two goals in the 3-0 win against Korea Republic in the final saw him emerge as the Cremo Top Goalscorer as well. 

The brace took Nawata's total to five goals in a tournament he played a major role in as Japan became the first team to have their named engraved on the newly-minted trophy. 

Goto crowned Best Goalkeeper

Sun, 02 Jul, 2023

Goto crowned Best Goalkeeper

Pathum Thani: Japan’s Wataru Goto was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Sunday.

Goto played a key role in Japan's campaign, which climaxed with a 3-0 win over Korea Republic in the final.

Japan power past Korea Republic to lift title

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Japan power past Korea Republic to lift title

Pathum Thani: Japan became the first side to have their name engraved on the new AFC U17 Asian Cup™ trophy after defeating 10-man Korea Republic 3-0 in the Thailand 2023 final at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Sunday.

Gaku Nawata scored twice with Yutaka Michiwaki netting the third after Korea Republic had been reduced to 10 men in the 44th minute with Japan adding the title to the three AFC U-16 Championship crowns won previously.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup/video/afcu17_|_preview_final.html

Preview - Final: Korea Republic v Japan

Sun, 02 Jul, 2023

Preview - Final: Korea Republic v Japan

Pathum Thani: Perennial rivals Korea Republic and Japan will put their best foot forward when they square off in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Sunday.

The two teams have scored a staggering 34 goals between them with Korea Republic vying to end a 21-year wait to be champions at this age group level, while Japan are aiming to add the title to their record three AFC U-16 Championship crowns.  

AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023 - Photos

Vote for your Best Goal of #AFCU17 Thailand 2023

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Vote for your Best Goal of #AFCU17 Thailand 2023

Bangkok: The curtain came down on the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Sunday with Japan being crowned champions for a record-extending fourth time while also retaining their title following a 3-0 win over Korea Republic in the final at Pathum Thani Stadium. 

The victory saw the young Samurai Blue take their goals tally to an incredible 22 in just six games as the East Asians took the overall number of goals scored in the tournament to 99 in 31 matches – a rate of just over three per game. 
 
The-AFC.com has now selected eight of the best from the continental campaign and asks you, the fans of Asian football, to tell us which one is your favourite by voting in the poll below. 

Thailand 2023: Facts & Figures

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Thailand 2023: Facts & Figures

Pathum Thani: After 31 AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 matches, Japan were crowned champions following their 3-0 defeat of Korea Republic in the final on Sunday.

As the dust settles on an immensely successful competition featuring the continent's brightest talents, the-AFC.com highlights some of the facts and figures that stood out from Thailand 2023.

Moriyama credits Nawata’s heroics for title win

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Moriyama credits Nawata’s heroics for title win

Pathum Thani: Head coach Yoshiro Moriyama said Gaku Nawata’s two goals were the defining moments in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final triumph against Korea Republic on Sunday.

Nawata struck his first with a sublime free-kick just after Korea Republic had been reduced to 10 players while his second ended whatever hopes their East Asian rivals had of a comeback, with the player going on to scoop the Most Valuable Player and Cremo Top Goalscorer Awards.  Yutaka Michiwaki netted the third in added time.
 
The triumph meant Moriyama added the AFC U17 Asian Cup title to the AFC U-16 Championship crown he guided Japan to in 2018. 

We will bounce back, promises Byun

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

We will bounce back, promises Byun

Pathum Thani: Byun Sung-hwan quickly shifted his attention towards the future after his Korea Republic side suffered a 3-0 defeat to Japan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final on Sunday.

It was a heartbreaking defeat for Korea Republic, who had held their own until Ko Jong-hyun was sent off just before the break after receiving a second yellow card.
 
Japan scored from the subsequent free-kick and as Korea Republic pushed forward in the second half, their East Asian rivals took advantage to score an emphatic win at the Pathum Thani Stadium.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup/video/goals_of_the_tournament_-_gaku_nawata_japan.html

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup/video/afcu17_-_final_|_korea_republic_0_-_3_japan.html

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup/photo/final_korea_republic_v_japan_1.html

Nawata takes MVP, Cremo Top Goalscorer Awards

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Nawata takes MVP, Cremo Top Goalscorer Awards

Pathum Thani: Japan’s Gaku Nawata was named Most Valuable Player of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Sunday while his two goals in the 3-0 win against Korea Republic in the final saw him emerge as the Cremo Top Goalscorer as well. 

The brace took Nawata's total to five goals in a tournament he played a major role in as Japan became the first team to have their named engraved on the newly-minted trophy. 

Goto crowned Best Goalkeeper

Sun, 02 Jul, 2023

Goto crowned Best Goalkeeper

Pathum Thani: Japan’s Wataru Goto was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Sunday.

Goto played a key role in Japan's campaign, which climaxed with a 3-0 win over Korea Republic in the final.

Japan power past Korea Republic to lift title

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Japan power past Korea Republic to lift title

Pathum Thani: Japan became the first side to have their name engraved on the new AFC U17 Asian Cup™ trophy after defeating 10-man Korea Republic 3-0 in the Thailand 2023 final at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Sunday.

Gaku Nawata scored twice with Yutaka Michiwaki netting the third after Korea Republic had been reduced to 10 men in the 44th minute with Japan adding the title to the three AFC U-16 Championship crowns won previously.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup/video/afcu17_|_preview_final.html

Preview - Final: Korea Republic v Japan

Sun, 02 Jul, 2023

Preview - Final: Korea Republic v Japan

Pathum Thani: Perennial rivals Korea Republic and Japan will put their best foot forward when they square off in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Sunday.

The two teams have scored a staggering 34 goals between them with Korea Republic vying to end a 21-year wait to be champions at this age group level, while Japan are aiming to add the title to their record three AFC U-16 Championship crowns.  

AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023 - Videos

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ was decided following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The seven group winners join Asia's representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 - DPR Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan - at the Finals.

The Finals will be contested on May 7-24, 2026. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/photo/saudi-arabia-2026-the-cast

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD5 Results & Reports

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD5 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ was finalised with the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

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

Qualifiers - Group E: Jordan 6-1 Philippines; Australia 3-3 Iraq

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Jordan 6-1 Philippines; Australia 3-3 Iraq

Aqaba: Australia survived a fightback from Iraq to advance to the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™, with their thrilling Qualifiers Group E tie ending 3-3 on Sunday.

Australia finished on 10 points, with Iraq two behind. Jordan defeated Philippines 6-1 in the earlier match to end their campaign in third. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/photo/group-e-jordan-v-philippines-australia-v-iraq

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-kyrgyz-republic-v-cambodia-guam-v-pakistan-yemen-v-laos

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/photo/group-d-chinese-taipei-v-palestine-ir-iran-v-india

Qualifiers - Group D: IR Iran 1-2 India; Chinese Taipei 1-3 Palestine

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: IR Iran 1-2 India; Chinese Taipei 1-3 Palestine

Ahmedabad: India qualified for the  AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Islamic Republic of Iran in their final Qualifiers Group D tie on Sunday.

The hosts finished level on seven points with Iran but advanced on the head-to-head ratio as they booked a fourth consecutive appearance at the Finals. 

Palestine ended their campaign earlier on Sunday with a 3-1 win against Chinese Taipei.

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 4-2 Laos; Kyrgyz Republic 3-0 Cambodia; Guam 0-11 Pakistan; Yemen 4-2 Laos

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 4-2 Laos; Kyrgyz Republic 3-0 Cambodia; Guam 0-11 Pakistan; Yemen 4-2 Laos

Bishkek: Yemen sealed progress into the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ after coming from behind to defeat Laos 4-2 in their Qualifiers Group B tie on Sunday.

Victory meant Yemen topped the group with a perfect 15 points, with Pakistan, Laos and Kyrgyz Republic all six adrift. 

Pakistan defeated Guam 11-0 while Kyrgyz Republic beat Cambodia 3-0.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/photo/group-g-syria-v-myanmar-oman-v-afghanistan

Qualifiers - Group G: Syria 2-2 Myanmar; Oman 4-0 Afghanistan

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group G: Syria 2-2 Myanmar; Oman 4-0 Afghanistan

Yangon: Myanmar held off a late fightback from Syria to advance to the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ following a 2-2 stalemate in their concluding  Qualifiers Group G tie on Sunday.

Myanmar finished with 10 points, one ahead of Oman with Syria a further two adrift to seal a return to the Finals for the first time since 2006.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/photo/group-f-mongolia-v-turkmenistan-thailand-v-kuwait