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#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group D

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group D

Jeddah: Uzbekistan will be seeking to defend their title at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

Hoping to stop them from lifting the trophy for a third time will be Australia and India, with Group D reduced to three teams following DPR Korea's withdrawal.

New stars to rise at #AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2026

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

New stars to rise at #AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the latest generation of Asian talent to come to the fore when the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ kicks off on May 5 (Tuesday).

Fifteen teams will lock horns at the 21st edition of the youth showcase, which is taking place in Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City as Saudi Arabia plays host for the second year running.

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group C

Fri, 01 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group C

Jeddah: Korea Republic will be on a mission to end their long wait for the title at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

Aiming to stop them from advancing from Group C to the knockout stage will be Yemen, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates.

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group B

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group B

Jeddah: Japan will be the team to beat in Group B of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

The East Asian side will be bidding to reclaim the title after suffering heartbreak last year and aiming to stop them will be Indonesia, China PR and Qatar.

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group A

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group A

Jeddah: The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ will see 16 teams vying for continental glory.

It promises to be another exciting tournament with berths to the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2026 also at stake.

Ahead of the action kicking off on May 5, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the teams - starting with the Group A cast.

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Kuala Lumpur: The teams vying for the title learnt their Group Stage challengers following the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups with the tournament to be contested between between May 5 and 22, 2026.

Year in Review: AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan emerged champions of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the final.

It was Uzbekistan's second lift of the trophy, having also emerged champions in 2012.

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. 

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#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. 

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