#U17WAC - Q-final: Japan 1-0 Korea Republic

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Q-final: Japan 1-0 Korea Republic

Suzhou: Japan had to work hard before edging Korea Republic 1-0 in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ quarter-final tie on Monday.

Goalkeeper Ayaka Miyaji turned in a star performance as Japan advanced to the semi-finals and also booked their place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 later this year.

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#U17WAC - Q-final: DPR Korea 6-0 Thailand

Tue, 12 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Q-final: DPR Korea 6-0 Thailand

Suzhou: Defending champions DPR Korea advanced to the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ semi-finals after overpowering Thailand 6-0 in their last eight tie on Monday.

The victory also confirmed DPR Korea - who will face China PR on Thursday - will defend their title at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026.

#U17WAC - Q-final: China PR 3-0 India

Tue, 12 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Q-final: China PR 3-0 India

Suzhou: China PR were in control from the start as they advanced to AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ semi-finals with a 3-0 win against India in their last eight tie on Monday.

China PR, who confirmed their ticket to the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 with the win, will face defending champions DPR Korea in the semi-finals on Thursday. 

#U17WAC - Q-final: Vietnam 0-2 Australia

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Q-final: Vietnam 0-2 Australia

Suzhou: Australia booked their place in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ semi-finals after cruising 2-0 past Vietnam in their last eight tie at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Sunday.

The Young Matildas, who also confirmed their place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, will meet Japan in the semi-finals.

#AsianCup2027 - The Groups

Mon, 11 May, 2026

#AsianCup2027 - The Groups

Riyadh: Fans can expect a scintillating AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following Saturday's Final Draw in Riyadh.

While the usual teams will start as the pre-tournament favourites, the continental showpiece has a tendency of producing surprises and the-AFC.com takes a look at what can be expected from the groups.

#ChallengeLeague - Final: Facts & Figures

Sat, 09 May, 2026

#ChallengeLeague - Final: Facts & Figures

Ardhiyah: Kuwait SC and Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC will both be seeking to create history when they  square off in the final of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ final on Wednesday.

While Kuwait SC are seeking a fourth continental trophy, Cambodia's Svay Rieng are bidding for their first. The-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the sides' journeys to the final.