Next generation ready to shine at #U17WAC China 2026

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Next generation ready to shine at #U17WAC China 2026

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s latest crop of rising stars will convene next month to showcase their abilities at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™, which gets underway on May 1 (Friday).

The 10th edition of the tournament features an expanded roster of 12 teams—four more than each of the preceding four editions—and will be staged in the elegant city of Suzhou, as China PR plays host for a fourth time after 2011, 2013 and 2015.

China 2026 Draw finalised

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

China 2026 Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 hopefuls for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ discovered their road to continental glory following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams - expanded from eight - were divided into three groups with the tournament to be contested between May 1 and 17, 2026.

China 2026 cast finalised

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

China 2026 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 teams who will vie for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 title were confirmed on Friday following the conclusion of the Qualifiers.

The eight group winners advanced, joining the four AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 who automatically qualified - DPR Korea, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts China PR - in the tournament which has been expanded from eight to 12 teams.

Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The journey to reach the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 concluded on Friday with the eight group winners booking their tickets to the Finals.

The eight joined the four AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 who automatically qualified - DPR Korea, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts China PR - at the Finals.

Year in Review: AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea emerged champions of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 with a 1-0 win over Japan in the final.

Korea Republic finished third after edging China 2-1 in the playoff with the top three finishers qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

#U17WAC - In Numbers

Tue, 21 May, 2024

#U17WAC - In Numbers

Bali: The curtains came down on the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Sunday with DPR Korea defeating Japan to lift the title.

The-AFC.com looks back on some of the facts and figures that caught the eye in an exhilarating tournament.