Li relishing leadership role as Chinese Taipei chase growth

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Li relishing leadership role as Chinese Taipei chase growth

Pathum Thani: Chinese Taipei captain Li Chun-Mei is enjoying the opportunity of testing herself against Asia’s best at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026, embracing the tournament as both a proving ground and a platform for growth.

For the 19-year-old defender, wearing the armband is about far more than status – it is a symbol of trust, the one she carries with a strong sense of duty.

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Jordan’s Al Zurikat continuing family tradition

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Jordan’s Al Zurikat continuing family tradition

Nonthaburi: Jordan’s Yasmeen Al Zurikat comes from a family where football is a tradition, so it's little surprise that she started playing the game at a very young age.

The forward headed home early in the second half in a 2-1 loss to Korea Republic in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group B tie on Sunday, which spurred her teammates to continue fighting until the final whistle.

Preview - Group C: Japan v Australia

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group C: Japan v Australia

Nonthaburi: Australia head coach Alexander Epakis is thrilled at the prospect of facing Japan in their final AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Group C clash on Wednesday.

Following two comfortable victories over Chinese Taipei and India, Epakis said his side are beginning to show glimpses of their true quality and is looking forward to being tested by the six-time champions.

Preview - Group C: Chinese Taipei v India

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group C: Chinese Taipei v India

Pathum Thani: Chinese Taipei and India will have to go for broke in their concluding Group C fixture at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

Both sides have yet to gain any points, and will need an outright win to stand a chance of advancing to the quarter-finals as one of the two best third-placed teams.

Preview - Group A: Thailand v China PR

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group A: Thailand v China PR

Thammasat: It promises to be an explosive affair when Thailand and China PR clash to decide the Group A winners of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Tuesday.

Both sides have already confirmed their knockout stage spots with a match to spare, and a perfect group stage outing will see the winners meeting either one of the third-best placed teams.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s stars return in fine form

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Europe Wrap: Asia’s stars return in fine form

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s best bounced back into action following the international break, with Korea Republic's Kim Min-jae taking Bayern Munich a step closer to the title.

Elsewhere Japan’s Ao Tanaka and Australia’s Ante Suto were among those finding the back of the net, so join the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.