Qualifiers - Group A: Chinese Taipei 1-3 Bhutan; Jordan 2-1 Turkmenistan

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Chinese Taipei 1-3 Bhutan; Jordan 2-1 Turkmenistan

Amman: Jordan clinched their spot at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 after defeating Turkmenistan 2-1 in their Qualifiers Group A match on Tuesday.

The win sees Jordan top Group A with nine points to keep their impeccable record of reaching every Finals since the tournament began in 2013.

Meanwhile, Bhutan came from behind to defeat Chinese Taipei 3-1 in the other tie to end their campaign on a high.

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Qualifiers - Matchday Three: Results & Reports

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Matchday Three: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 was finalised following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.

The 11 group winners and four best runners-up overall join hosts Saudi Arabia at the Finals, which will be played on January 7 to 25, 2026.
 
The draw is scheduled for October 2, 2025 so stay with the-AFC.com for all the latest news.

Qualifiers - Group J: Laos 3-1 Macau; Korea Republic 1-0 Indonesia

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Group J: Laos 3-1 Macau; Korea Republic 1-0 Indonesia

Sidoarjo: Korea Republic qualified for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 after defeating Indonesia 1-0 in an entertaining, fast-paced match at the Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium on Tuesday.

A sixth minute goal from Hwang Do-yun was enough to give the 2020 champions maximum points in Group J from three matches, with Indonesia second on four points.

Laos, meanwhile, overpowered Macau 3-1 in their final Group J clash to close their campaign with one win from three matches.

Qualifiers - Group B: Myanmar 1-2 Afghanistan; Japan 6-1 Kuwait

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Myanmar 1-2 Afghanistan; Japan 6-1 Kuwait

Yangon: Defending champions Japan advanced to the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026, topping Group B of the Qualifiers with a 6-1 win against Kuwait on Tuesday.

Stung by an early Kuwait goal, Japan turned on the power to advance to the Finals in resounding fashion.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, finished third after claiming a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Myanmar.

Qualifiers - Group C: Vietnam 1-0 Yemen; Singapore 1-4 Bangladesh

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Vietnam 1-0 Yemen; Singapore 1-4 Bangladesh

Viet Tri: Vietnam advanced to the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 after Nguyen Thanh Nhan’s second half strike secured a 1-0 win over Yemen as Kim Sang-sik’s side finished top of Group F on Tuesday.

Yemen may still qualify as one the four best second-placed teams, but will need to wait for the conclusion of the remaining groups.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, secured their first win after producing a stirring second half to secure a 4-1 victory over Singapore, who ended their campaign with no points. 

Qualifiers - Group G: Oman 1-0 Pakistan; Iraq 0-0 Cambodia

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Group G: Oman 1-0 Pakistan; Iraq 0-0 Cambodia

Phnom Penh: Iraq qualified for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 despite being held to a goalless draw by Cambodia in their Qualifiers Group G tie on Tuesday.

The draw saw Iraq finish top of the group on seven points to ensure a seventh Finals appearance.

In the other match, Oman concluded their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Pakistan.