#U17WAC - Group C: Philippines 0-8 DPR Korea

Tue, 05 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group C: Philippines 0-8 DPR Korea

Suzhou: DPR Korea cruised into the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ on Tuesday as Ji Yun Nam’s side defeated the Philippines 8-0 to sit in pole position in Group C after the opening two rounds.

The win moves DPR Korea onto six points from their first two matches and ensures the nation will advance to the next round no matter the result in their remaining group phase fixture against Korea Republic on Friday.

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#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.

#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. 

#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.