Saudi Arabia, who won in 1986, 1992, 2018, will be hoping they can replicate their showing in the Qualifiers, where they topped Group D without conceding a single goal.  

Saudi Arabia head coach Marcos Soares was confident of his team’s chances, but did not downplay his side's opponents.

“I believe our team are very confident for our opening game, because we have prepared very well for it,” he said. “Our generation is good and we have a few young players who are going to be the future of Saudi football.

“The Jordan team is very strong and dangerous, and they have a few good players who can determine the outcome of the game at any time. They are going to fight to qualify and have a good chance of doing so.”

Jordan head coach Pieter Meindertsma’s team made the Finals as one of the best five second-placed teams after finishing second in Group J. They beat Hong Kong, China 7-0 and Singapore 2-0 but lost 3-2 to Qatar.

Meindertsma will be hoping that they not only progress past the quarter-finals at China 2025, but book a spot at the FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025, with their only other appearance at the global stage coming in the 2007 edition.

Venue: Baoan Sports Centre Stadium (Shenzhen)

Kick-off: Thursday, 19:30 (UTC+8)