Group B: Syria 1-0 Qatar

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Group B: Syria 1-0 Qatar

Jeddah: Mahmoud Alaswad’s late penalty earned Syria a 1-0 win against Qatar in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group B match on Saturday.

The result took Syria level on three points with United Arab Emirates, who they meet on Tuesday to decide who advances together with defending champions Japan to the quarter-finals. 

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Group B: UAE 0-3 Japan

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Group B: UAE 0-3 Japan

Jeddah: Japan confirmed their knockout stage spot after powering to a 3-0 win over United Arab Emirates in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group B tie on Saturday.

Goals from Brian Nwadik, Yuto Ozeki and Shusuke Furuya secured the defending champions their second victory, with progression assured with a match to spare after Syria edged Qatar 1-0 in the later tie on Saturday.

Group C: IR Iran 0-0 Uzbekistan

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Group C: IR Iran 0-0 Uzbekistan

Riyadh: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan could not be separated as they played out a goalless draw in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C tie on Saturday.

The stalemate took Uzbekistan up to four points, the same as Korea Republic who defeated Lebanon 4-2 earlier in the day, while Iran are two points adrift.

Group C: Lebanon 2-4 Korea Republic

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Group C: Lebanon 2-4 Korea Republic

Riyadh: An indomitable Korea Republic came from behind twice to beat Lebanon 4-2 in an high-octane AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C clash on Saturday.

Lee Min-sung’s side made up for their opening draw with Islamic Republic of Iran as they enhanced their chances of a quarter-final spot while debutants Lebanon fell to their second defeat, following their 3-2 loss to Uzbekistan.

Preview - Group D: Thailand v Iraq

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group D: Thailand v Iraq

Jeddah: Thailand and Iraq know that defeat is not an option when they face off in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D tie on Sunday.

Thailand walked away empty-handed from their opening tie against Australia - suffering a 2-1 defeat despite having taken the lead - while Iraq had to be satisfied with a share of the points with China PR. 

Preview - Group D: China PR v Australia

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Preview - Group D: China PR v Australia

Jeddah: A confident Australia are looking forward to going head-to-head with China PR in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D tie on Sunday.

Tony Vidmar’s men impressed in their 2-1 win over Thailand on Thursday, with Ethan Elagich and Mathias Macallister leading the Olyroos charge and the Australian tactician is aiming to get the better of the East Asian side, who they met in the Qualifiers and settled for a goalless draw.