AFC U17 Asian Cup
Only the top two from each group will advance to the knockout stage, with the quarter-finalists earning tickets to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026.
Saudi Arabia v Myanmar
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium Legends (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 20:00 (UTC+5)
Hosts Saudi Arabia begin their campaign with high expectations, having finished runners-up last year. With their fans backing them on, they will expect maximum points from their opening match.
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium Legends (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 20:00 (UTC+5)
Hosts Saudi Arabia begin their campaign with high expectations, having finished runners-up last year. With their fans backing them on, they will expect maximum points from their opening match.
Myanmar, who have never reached the knockout stage, will aim to stay compact and frustrate the hosts and having worked hard in the Qualifiers, will look to silence Saudi Arabia with a win.
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Tajikistan v Thailand
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Pitch B Legends (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 20:30 (UTC+5)
Tajikistan have steadily risen as formidable opponents in recent editions and reached the final in 2018. They will be intent on unsettling their opponents with their pace and attacking display.
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Pitch B Legends (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 20:30 (UTC+5)
Tajikistan have steadily risen as formidable opponents in recent editions and reached the final in 2018. They will be intent on unsettling their opponents with their pace and attacking display.
Thailand, champions in 1998, will aim to impose their experience and composure from the outset. The Southeast Asian side will expect nothing less than the three points.
