Group D: Iraq 1-2 Australia

Riyadh: Australia came from behind to defeat Iraq 2-1 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D tie on Wednesday.

Group D: Thailand 0-0 China PR

Riyadh: China PR booked a long awaited-spot in the quarter-finals after playing out a goalless draw with Thailand in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group D tie on Wednesday.

Khaydarov: Patience the key to Uzbekistan’s win

Riyadh: Head coach Ravshan Khaydarov credited his players’ patience and perseverance for their 2-0 win over Korea Republic in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C match on Tuesday.

Lebanon’s Taha overjoyed; IR Iran’s Ravankhah heartbroken

Riyadh:  Head coach Jamal Taha said Lebanon fully deserved their win against Islamic Republic of Iran in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™Group C tie on Tuesday.

UAE’s Broli targets improvements after securing progress

Jeddah: Marcelo Broli had mixed emotions after his United Arab Emirates side booked their passage into the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Tuesday.

Desire is Japan’s strength, says Nagano

Jeddah: Shuto Nagano knows the reason why Japan have been firing on all cylinders at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ - desire.