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.

Preview - Group A: Jordan v Saudi Arabia

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

Record-setter Sato only focused on Japan

Jeddah: Ryunosuke Sato showed he is a player to watch with a stunning performance for Japan in their 5-0 win over Syria in their AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026™ Group B opener on Wednesday.

Broli hails UAE’s response in Qatar win

Jeddah: Marcelo Broli was delighted to witness his United Arab Emirates side show the right type of response in their opening AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group B tie on Wednesday.

Khaydarov: Jitters nearly cost Uzbekistan

Riyadh: Uzbekistan head coach Ravshan Khaydarov admitted his side let their guard down towards the end of their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C tie against Lebanon on Wednesday.

Mixed feelings for Korea Republic’s Lee, IR Iran’s Ravankhah

Riyadh:  Korea Republic head coach Lee Min-sung and his Islamic Republic of Iran counterpart Omid Ravankhah were pleased yet disappointed after their sides drew 0-0 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C opener on Wednesday.