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Europe Wrap: Ueda, Sano lead Asian charge

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Europe Wrap: Ueda, Sano lead Asian charge

Kuala Lumpur: Samurai Blue striker Ayase Ueda netted in his UEFA Champions League debut for Ligue 1 side Lille while fellow international Kodai Sano struck his first goal of the season for PSV in the Eredivisie. 

There was also an unexpected goalkeeping assist from Japan’s Taishi Nozawa in the Belgian Pro League and other starring Continental performances, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

Qualifiers - Group B: India 3-0 Bangladesh; Uzbekistan 3-0 Syria

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group B: India 3-0 Bangladesh; Uzbekistan 3-0 Syria

Tashkent: Uzbekistan defeated Syria 3-0 to close with a perfect three-match run in Group B of the the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Sunday.

The 2023 champions will play in their third successive Finals after finishing three points clear of India, who beat Bangladesh 3-0 in the earlier fixture and are poised to make their first appearance since 2006.

Qualifiers - Group B: India 0-4 Uzbekistan; Bangladesh 0-3 Syria

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group B: India 0-4 Uzbekistan; Bangladesh 0-3 Syria

Tashkent: Uzbekistan moved to the top of Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers with a dominant 4-0 win over India on Thursday.

The result gave the Central Asia side maximum points, with a win or draw over Syria on Sunday booking their ticket to the Finals. 

In the earlier fixture, Syria kept their hopes alive with a 3-0 win over Bangladesh. 

The West Asia side secured their first three points ahead of a clash with Uzbekistan on Sunday while Bangladesh will look for their first win against India. 

Qualifiers - Group B: Syria 0-1 India; Uzbekistan 2-0 Bangladesh

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Qualifiers - Group B: Syria 0-1 India; Uzbekistan 2-0 Bangladesh

Tashkent: Uzbekistan kicked off their bid for a second title with a 2-0 win against Bangladesh in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Monday.

India, meanwhile, scored late to defeat Syria 1-0 in the earlier match.

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Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Kuala Lumpur: Teams aiming to vie for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027™ title discovered their Qualifiers challenge following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 35 teams were divided into seven groups of five to contest a single round-robin centralised league for the qualifying rounds that run from November 8 to 20, 2026.

The seven group winners will join the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 who have automatically qualified - Australia, China PR, Japan (defending champions), Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam - in the Finals.

Europe Wrap: Dream La Liga start for Lee

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Europe Wrap: Dream La Liga start for Lee

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic’s Lee Kang-in netted on his debut for Atletico Madrid as the midfielder joined Saudi Arabia’s Saud Abdulhamid, Syria's Aiham Ousou and Japan’s Ayumu Yokoyama in scoring their first goals of the season.

Other Asian stars also made first appearances as the English Premier League, French Ligue 1, Italy’s Serie A and Spain’s La Liga kicked off their 2026/27 season, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

PS: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 1-0 Bangladesh Police FC (BAN)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 1-0 Bangladesh Police FC (BAN)

Amman: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC were made to work hard before edging Bangladesh Police FC 1-0 on Tuesday to confirm their place in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage.

The Syrian side had Jordan Rodrigues’ first half strike to thank and they now await the draw on August 20 to learn their next challengers.

PS: FC Dordoi (KGZ) 1 (7)-(8) 1 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: FC Dordoi (KGZ) 1 (7)-(8) 1 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Bishkek: Syria’s Homs Al Fidaa SC survived a stern test to beat FC Dordoi of Kyrgyz Republic 8-7 on penalties to qualify for the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage on Tuesday.

The match at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium saw both teams tied 1-1 after extra-time with the shootout going into sudden death after the first 10 penalties were netted.

AFC Grassroots Day 2026 unites Asia’s football communities – Part 3

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

AFC Grassroots Day 2026 unites Asia’s football communities – Part 3

Kuala Lumpur: The 13th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Day brought communities together across the Continent as 45 Member Associations (MAs) celebrated the beautiful game and engaged thousands of participants in a showcase of football's power to inspire, connect and include.

Held annually on May 23, this year's events once again coincided with FIFA's World Football Week, reinforcing the AFC's support for the United Nations' Football for the Goals initiative and its shared commitment to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through football.
 
Join us at the-AFC.com for the third and final part of a series (Part 1 can be found here and Part 2 is here) that highlights how MAs embraced the AFC Grassroots Day 2026 with creativity and enthusiasm.

Syria lift second title

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Syria lift second title

Amman: Syria produced a stirring fightback before defeating Lebanon 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in Sunday’s final to clinch the WAFF U-17 Girls’ Championship title for the second time.

The triumph added to Syria’s maiden triumph secured in 2023.

#U17WAC - Stage set for China 2027 Qualifiers

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

#U17WAC - Stage set for China 2027 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2027 is all set for take off following the conclusion of the Qualifiers Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 30 teams - two more than the previous record of 28 from the 2019 Qualifiers - were divided into eight groups - six of four and two of three - to contest a single round-robin centralised league from October 5 to 11.

Each group winner will advance to the Finals, joining the quartet of teams that have qualified directly as the top four finishers from the 2026 campaign: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semi-finalists Australia and China PR.