Qualifiers - Group I: IR Iran 4-0 Hong Kong, China; UAE 13-0 Guam

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Group I: IR Iran 4-0 Hong Kong, China; UAE 13-0 Guam

Abu Dhabi: The Islamic Republic of Iran produced a late flourish to earn a 4-0 win over Hong Kong, China in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday to make a positive start to Group I of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers.

The United Arab Emirates were equally impressive in their opener, defeating Guam 13-0.

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Qualifiers - Matchday One: Results & Reports

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Matchday One: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers delivered thrills and spills with big wins, tight affairs and spectacular goals.

The 44 teams - divided into 11 groups - are vying for 15 tickets to the Finals and will resume their campaigns on Saturday.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Qualifiers - Group A: Turkmenistan 5-1 Chinese Taipei; Jordan 11-0 Bhutan

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Turkmenistan 5-1 Chinese Taipei; Jordan 11-0 Bhutan

Amman: Turkmenistan stormed to a 5-1 win against Chinese Taipei in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group A match on Wednesday.

In the other match, Odeh Fakhoury and Ibrahim Sabra both scored hat-tricks as Jordan cruised 11-0 win past Bhutan. 

Qualifiers - Group E: Uzbekistan 4-0 Sri Lanka; Palestine 1-2 Kyrgyz Republic

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Uzbekistan 4-0 Sri Lanka; Palestine 1-2 Kyrgyz Republic

Bishkek: A Rustam Turdimurodov double steered Uzbekistan to a commanding 4-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group E tie on Wednesday.

The group’s other match saw late drama with Kyrgyz Republic seeing off Palestine 2-1.

Qualifiers - Group J: Korea Republic 5-0 Macau; Indonesia 0-0 Laos

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Group J: Korea Republic 5-0 Macau; Indonesia 0-0 Laos

Sidoarjo: Korea Republic cruised to a comfortable 5-0 win over Macau in the first Group J match of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers on Wednesday.

Indonesia and Laos, meanwhile, ended their opening tie with a goalless stalemate.

Qualifiers - Group K: Syria 2-1 Philippines; Tajikistan 4-0 Nepal

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Group K: Syria 2-1 Philippines; Tajikistan 4-0 Nepal

Dushanbe: Syria picked up a hard-fought 2-1 win over Philippines in their opening AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group K tie on Wednesday.

Muhammadali Azizboev, meanwhile, scored twice as Tajikistan sealed a 4-0 win over Nepal.