#U17WAC - In Numbers

Tue, 19 May, 2026

#U17WAC - In Numbers

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ came to a close in spectacular fashion on Sunday with DPR Korea retaining the trophy they won two years ago.

The 5-1 win against Japan cemented DPR Korea’s place as the best performing side in the history of the competition. As the tournament draws its curtain, the-AFC.com takes a look at the numbers that defined this latest edition

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Ji, Yu dedicate win to fans

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Ji, Yu dedicate win to fans

Suzhou: Head coach Ji Yun Nam and star forward Yu Jong Hyang expressed their delight after DPR Korea produced an emphatic 5-1 win against Japan in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

Yu’s brace gave the defending champions a 2-0 lead with Japan pulling a goal back through Yumi Hayashi but there was never any moment that Ji felt that the momentum of the game shifted.

#U17WAC - Japan’s Shirai earmarks areas for improvement

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Japan’s Shirai earmarks areas for improvement

Suzhou: Sadayoshi Shirai cut a forlorn figure after Japan were defeated 5-1 by DPR Korea in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

The head coach was disappointed that his side couldn’t cope with the waves of pressure inflicted on them and even though Yumi Hayashi pulled a goal back to make it 2-1, the opportunity to make a comeback was quickly snuffed out.

Saudi Arabia stay top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Saudi Arabia stay top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed its latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking on Tuesday, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Saudi Arabia continue to lead the way, with Japan and Korea Republic occupying second and third place respectively.

Europe Wrap: Maeda, Lee end campaigns with silverware

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Europe Wrap: Maeda, Lee end campaigns with silverware

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s Daizen Maeda and Korea Republic’s Lee Kang-in closed their season on a high after helping Celtic and Paris Saint-Germain claim the Premiership and Ligue 1 titles respectively.

Other continental stars experienced ups and downs as a number of key leagues ended, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Riyadh: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ concluded on Saturday with Gamba Osaka defeating Al Nassr Club 1-0 in the final.

It was fitting finale to a tournament which captured the imagination of the continent with high octane action from start to end.

As the dust settles on the thrilling edition, the-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye.