Preview - Qualifiers: Matchday Three

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 will be finalised on Matchday Three of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.

Kosugi targets improvement from Japan

Yangon: Keita Kosugi was relieved to see Japan come through a tough test against Myanmar in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers tie but the captain is keen to see improvements in Tuesday’s decider against Kuwait.

Al Sanini praises Yemen’s resilience

Viet Tri:  Yemen head coach Amin Al Sanini hailed his players’ resilience after substitute Mohammed Esam Al Awami struck deep in stoppage time to snatch a 1-0 victory over Bangladesh in Group C of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers on Saturday.

Philippines’ Leddel glad to have played vital role against Tajikistan

Dushanbe: Noah Leddel delivered a towering performance at both ends of the pitch as the Philippines edged Tajikistan 1-0 to keep their in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 hopes alive on Saturday.

Najhi: Win a confidence booster for Jordan

Amman: Head coach Omar Najhi is counting on the 6-0 win against Chinese Taipei on Saturday to be the catalyst for Jordan’s qualification for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026.

Qualifiers - Matchday Two: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: There is still everything to play for as Matchday Two of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers concluded on Saturday.