Q-final: Vietnam edge UAE in thriller to advance

Jeddah: It was a case of third time lucky as Vietnam survived a stiff test to stay in the hunt for the title with a 3-2 extra-time win against United Arab Emirates in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final on Friday.

Q-final: Shootout win takes Japan past Jordan

Jeddah: Japan defeated Jordan 4-2 on penalties to advance to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-finals, with the last eight tie having ended 1-1 after extra-time at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Friday. 

Preview - Q-final: Uzbekistan v China PR

Jeddah: Uzbekistan and China PR will both be aiming for the stars when they square off in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-finals on Saturday.

Preview - Q-final: Australia v Korea Republic

Jeddah: Confidence will not be an issue for either side when Australia and Korea Republic square off in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Saturday.

#AFCU23 - Vote for your favourite Group Stage goal

Jeddah: The group stage of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ didn't disappoint with a fine serving of goals.

#AFCU23 - Group Stage in numbers

Jeddah: The group stage of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ concluded on Wednesday and it - as expected - lived up to expectations.