#U17WAC - Group B: India 0-3 Japan

Tue, 05 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group B: India 0-3 Japan

Suzhou: Japan defeated a spirited India 3-0 to book their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ quarter-final spot on Tuesday.

The four-time champions found their scoring boots in the second half at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 4 to make it two wins out of two to advance from Group B with a match to spare as India suffered a second successive defeat.

Japan face Australia next while India will meet Lebanon, with the latter three sides all still in the running to advance.

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#U17WAC - Group B: Lebanon 1-1 Australia

Tue, 05 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group B: Lebanon 1-1 Australia

Suzhou: Lebanon came from behind to secure a vital 1-1 draw with Australia in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Group B tie on Tuesday.

The result revived Lebanon’s hopes after the West Asian side had suffered a 13-0 defeat to Japan in their opener.  Australia, meanwhile, moved up to four points - having kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 win against India. 

#U17WAC - Group C: Chinese Taipei 0-4 Korea Republic

Tue, 05 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group C: Chinese Taipei 0-4 Korea Republic

Suzhou: Korea Republic advanced to the knockout stage of the AFC Women’s U17 Asian Cup China 2026™ after a comprehensive 4-0 win over Chinese Taipei on Tuesday.

Lim Ji-hye, Kim Min-seo and Kim Hee-na were on target after Chen You-yu’s 36th minute own goal had given Korea Republic the lead and the result moves Lee Da-young’s team onto six points from their opening two matches.

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group C: MD1

Mon, 04 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group C: MD1

Jeddah: Group C action of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ starts on Wednesday with two intriguing fixtures.

Korea Republic kickstart their campaign against the United Arab Emirates, while Yemen take on Vietnam.

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD1

Mon, 04 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Group D: MD1

Jeddah:  Australia and India will have to give it their all when they meet in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D tie on Wednesday.

The first of only two matches for them, it will not be lost on either team that a win could potentially be enough to secure a spot in the quarter-finals.

DPR Korea’s withdrawal left Group D as the only three-team group in the tournament, making any win pivotal in the quest to reach the knockout stage.

Al Dawsari and Nakata headline #AsianCup2027 Final Draw

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Al Dawsari and Nakata headline #AsianCup2027 Final Draw

Diriyah: The stage is set for a glittering night on May 9 (Saturday) in Diriyah when the Final Draw for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ reveals the highly-anticipated path to glory for the showpiece.

Taking place at the magnificent Salwa Palace in the At-Turaif District, which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, the starry ceremony will be lit up by the presence of football luminaries representing both West and East: Salem Al Dawsari and Hidetoshi Nakata.