#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers conclude on Sunday, promising high-octane action.

The Qualifiers offer 15 berths at next year’s Finals and sees the maiden implementation of a two-tiered format.

The Qualification Phase divides 31 teams across eight groups, with all group winners and the seven best second-placed teams advancing to join hosts China PR at the 43rd edition of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™. Meanwhile, the six lowest-ranked fourth-placed teams will be relegated to the Development Phase of the next Qualifiers.

Concurrently, the Development Phase features 11 teams that are split into three groups, with the first and second-placed teams of each group to be promoted to the Qualification Phase of the next Qualifiers.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers: MD2 Results & Reports

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers: MD2 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The journey towards the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ continues on Thursday with Matchday Two of the Qualifiers.

The Qualifiers offer 15 berths at next year’s Finals and sees the maiden implementation of a two-tiered format.

The Qualification Phase divides 31 teams across eight groups, with all group winners and the seven best second-placed teams advancing to join hosts China PR at the 43rd edition of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™. Meanwhile, the six lowest-ranked fourth-placed teams will be relegated to the Development Phase of the next Qualifiers.

Concurrently, the Development Phase features 11 teams that are split into three groups, with the first and second-placed teams of each group to be promoted to the Qualification Phase of the next Qualifiers.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers: MD1 Results & Reports

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers: MD1 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers concluded on Monday with the teams experiencing highs and lows.

At stake are 15 berths at next year’s Finals, with the eight group winners and the seven best second-placed teams advancing to join hosts China PR at the 43rd edition of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™. Meanwhile, the six lowest-ranked fourth-placed teams will be relegated to the Development Phase of the next Qualifiers.

Concurrently, the Development Phase features 11 teams that are split into three groups, with the first and second-placed teams of each group to be promoted to the Qualification Phase of the next Qualifiers.

The teams will be back in action on Thursday, so do make sure to stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

#ACBeachSoccer cast to learn Thailand 2026 fate

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

#ACBeachSoccer cast to learn Thailand 2026 fate

Kuala Lumpur: The stage will be set for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on September 10 (Thursday), 2026 when the Final Draw takes places at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

To take place at 3pm, the ceremony will divide the 12-strong cast into three groups of four for the 12th edition of the competition, which is scheduled to run from November 18 to 28, 2026.

Poland 2026: Facts & Figures

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Poland 2026: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 kicks off on Saturday with Asian teams frontrunners for the title yet again.

It is a tournament which has witnessed numerous Asian successes and the-AFC.com takes a look at several interesting facts and figures from the global showpiece.

Martinelli joins Al Hilal

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Martinelli joins Al Hilal

Riyadh: Forward Gabriel Martinelli joined Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal SFC from English Premier League champions Arsenal on Thursday.

Martinelli has signed a four-year deal with Al Hilal, who are currently joint-top of the Saudi Pro League with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr Club.