Group A: Saudi Arabia 0-1 Vietnam

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Group A: Saudi Arabia 0-1 Vietnam

Jeddah: Vietnam clinched their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final spot with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Saudi Arabia in their final Group A tie on Monday.

The determined display saw Vietnam top the group with maximum points and they will face the Group B runners-up in Friday’s last eight tie while defeat meant elimination for Saudi Arabia. 

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Group A: Jordan 1-0 Kyrgyz Republic

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Group A: Jordan 1-0 Kyrgyz Republic

Jeddah: Jordan punched their ticket into the quarter-finals after defeating Kyrgyz Republic 1-0 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group A tie on Monday. 

Ali Al Azaizeh’s first half strike secured Jordan the victory as they finished on six points, three behind group winners Vietnam who edged Saudi Arabia 1-0.

Preview - Group B: Japan v Qatar

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group B: Japan v Qatar

Jeddah: Japan will be aiming to complete a perfect group stage when they face Qatar in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group B tie on Tuesday.

Victories against Syria and United Arab Emirates mean Japan confirmed their place in the quarter-finals with a match to spare but head coach Go Oiwa confident his side can maintain their standards despite qualification already being secured.

Preview - Group B: UAE v Syria

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group B: UAE v Syria

Jeddah: United Arab Emirates and Syria know what is at stake when they face off in their final AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group B tie on Tuesday.

Both teams are on three points and will square off at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium looking to accompany Japan - who are confirmed Group B winners - to the quarter-finals.

Preview - Group C: Uzbekistan v Korea Republic

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group C: Uzbekistan v Korea Republic

Riyadh:  A superior goal difference gives Korea Republic the advantage but the East Asian side know they are in for the ultimate test when they face Uzbekistan in their final AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C match on Tuesday.

It will be a meeting between two former champions who know that a slip-up could see Islamic Republic of Iran - who face Lebanon - advancing to the quarter-finals. 

Preview - Group C: IR Iran v Lebanon

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group C: IR Iran v Lebanon

Riyadh:  While victory may not be enough, Islamic Republic of Iran will go for broke when they face Lebanon in their concluding AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C match on Tuesday.

Omid Ravankhah’s side’s chances will also hinge on the outcome of the Korea Republic and Uzbekistan tie - if there is an outright winner there and Iran also come out tops, both victors will advance.

The Central Asian side are on two points but regardless of the group outcome, head coach Ravankhah is confident his men have the advantage over Lebanon.