Draw a good start for Iraq’s Mohammed, China PR’s Puche

Riyadh:  Iraq head coach Emad Mohammed and China PR’s Antonio Puche were satisfied despite the goalless stalemate in their opening AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D match on Thursday. 

Vidmar relieved after Australia pass stiff Thailand test

Riyadh: Australia head coach Tony Vidmar gave credit to Thailand after his team’s 2-1 win in their opening AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D clash on Thursday. 

Group D: Iraq 0-0 China PR

Riyadh: Iraq and China PR battled to a 0-0 draw in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D opener on Thursday.

Group D: Australia 2-1 Thailand

Riyadh: Australia came from behind to beat 10-man Thailand 2-1 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D clash on Thursday.

Preview - Group A: Jordan v Saudi Arabia

Jeddah: Head coach Omar Najhi expects a tough test when Jordan meet Saudi Arabia in their AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026™ Group A tie on Friday.

Preview - Group A: Kyrgyz Republic v Vietnam

Jeddah: Vietnam are not thinking beyond achieving victory when they face Kyrgyz Republic in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Friday.