Group A: Jordan 3-2 Saudi Arabia

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Group A: Jordan 3-2 Saudi Arabia

Jeddah: Jordan roared back into contention for the knockout stage with a thrilling 3-2 defeat of Saudi Arabia in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group A tie on Friday.

The result moved Jordan level on three points with Saudi Arabia, with Vietnam on six following their 2-1 defeat of Kyrgyz Republic in the earlier match. Jordan will meet Kyrgyz Republic on Monday, with Saudi Arabia taking on Vietnam. 

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Group A: Kyrgyz Republic 1-2 Vietnam

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Group A: Kyrgyz Republic 1-2 Vietnam

Jeddah: Vietnam left it late to beat a valiant Kyrgyz Republic 2-1 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group A tie on Friday.

The victory means 2018 runners-up Vietnam - who moved up to six points - are in pole position to advance to the quarter-finals after Jordan defeated Saudi Arabia 3-2 in the later match. Vietnam will meet the hosts in their concluding group tie on Monday.

Preview - Group B: Syria v Qatar

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group B: Syria v Qatar

Jeddah: Syria and Qatar are equally determined to bounce back from their disappointing starts when they meet in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Saturday.

Syria lost 5-0 to Japan in their Group B opener while Qatar were defeated to 2-0 by the United Arab Emirates, meaning both can’t drop points if they want to stay in the hunt for a place in the quarter-finals.

Preview - Group B: UAE v Japan

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group B: UAE v Japan

Jeddah: United Arab Emirates know they have to raise their game when they take on defending champions Japan in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group B tie on Saturday.

UAE overcame early jitters to defeat Qatar 2-0 in their opening game but head coach Marcelo Broli said his players have to do even better against the two-time champions. 

Preview - Group C: IR Iran v Uzbekistan

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group C: IR Iran v Uzbekistan

Riyadh: A wiser Uzbekistan will take to the pitch for their clash against Islamic Republic of Iran in Group C of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Saturday.

The Central Asian side beat debutants Lebanon 3-2 on Wednesday, but allowed their opponents back into the game towards the closing stage after going three up by the hour mark.

Preview - Group C: Lebanon v Korea Republic

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group C: Lebanon v Korea Republic

Riyadh: Korea Republic will hope to have their scoring boots on when they face Lebanon in Group C of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Saturday.

The 2020 champions failed to create openings against Islamic Republic of Iran on Wednesday as they settled for a goalless stalemate after managing just a single shot on target.