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New stars to rise at #AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2026

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

New stars to rise at #AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the latest generation of Asian talent to come to the fore when the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ kicks off on May 5 (Tuesday).

Fifteen teams will lock horns at the 21st edition of the youth showcase, which is taking place in Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City as Saudi Arabia plays host for the second year running.

#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group B

Fri, 01 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group B

Suzhou: Four-time champions Japan will begin their campaign to reclaim the title when they meet Lebanon in their opening AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Group B tie on Saturday.

The other Group B match will see Australia facing off against India in a game both will be expecting to win in their bid for an early advantage in the race to reach the knockout stage.

#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group C

Fri, 01 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group C

Suzhou: Defending champions DPR Korea will expect it to be business as usual when they open their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Group C campaign against Chinese Taipei on Saturday.

The other Group C tie sees 2009 winners Korea Republic taking on the Philippines, with both seeking a winning start to bolster their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group C

Fri, 01 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group C

Jeddah: Korea Republic will be on a mission to end their long wait for the title at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

Aiming to stop them from advancing from Group C to the knockout stage will be Yemen, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates.

#ACLElite - Vote for your Best Goal of The Season 2025/26, Presented by VISA

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

#ACLElite - Vote for your Best Goal of The Season 2025/26, Presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ season concluded in style, with Al Ahli Saudi FC successfully defending their crown after another dominant campaign. 

Beyond the silverware, it was a season filled with goals that lit up stadiums across Asia. From stunning solo efforts to intricate team moves, each strike from the nominees tells its own story. Now, it's time for the fans to decide the very best. 

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group B

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group B

Jeddah: Japan will be the team to beat in Group B of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

The East Asian side will be bidding to reclaim the title after suffering heartbreak last year and aiming to stop them will be Indonesia, China PR and Qatar.

#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group A

Fri, 01 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group A

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ begins on Friday with Group A kicking off the action.

Only the top two from each group will advance automatically to the knockout stage so expect the action to be fast and furious from the first blow of the whistle. The-AFC.com previews the opening matches of what is a finely-balanced group.

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group A

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group A

Jeddah: The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ will see 16 teams vying for continental glory.

It promises to be another exciting tournament with berths to the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2026 also at stake.

Ahead of the action kicking off on May 5, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the teams - starting with the Group A cast.

#U17WAC - Facts & Figures

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

#U17WAC - Facts & Figures

Suzhou: Asia’s next generation takes centrestage when the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ kicks off on Friday.

With 25 exciting matches to look forward to, the-AFC.com highlights the figures that have and will define the competition.

#U17WAC - Know your teams: Group C

Fri, 01 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Know your teams: Group C

Suzhou: DPR Korea will be on a mission to defend their title at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™, which gets underway on Friday.

Aiming to deny them will be three teams seeking glory themselves in an enticing Group C.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best in sizzling form

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best in sizzling form

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s Daizen Maeda, Ritsu Doan and Ayase Ueda as well as Korea Republic’s Lee Kang-in and Saudi Arabia’s Saud Abdulhamid were among the Asian stars playing pivotal roles in helping their teams obtain crucial results in major European leagues.

There were also goals and assists from other continental stalwarts, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

#ACLElite - Facts & Figures

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

#ACLElite - Facts & Figures

Jeddah: The curtain came down on the AFC Champions League Finals Jeddah 2026™ with Al Ahli Saudi FC defeating FC Machida Zelvia 1-0 in a pulsating final.

It was a decider that had it all and the-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that caught the eye from a tournament that more than lived up to expectation.