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Know your team: Palestine

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Palestine

Kuala Lumpur: A determined Palestine will be keen to take another step forward when they compete at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

After breaking new barriers to reach the knockout stage for the first time at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, Palestine will be pushing hard to etch a new chapter in their history at the 19th edition of the illustrious competition.

Know your team: Oman

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Oman

Kuala Lumpur: Oman will be determined to impress when they make their sixth appearance at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, having fallen agonisingly short at Qatar 2023.

Drawn alongside hosts Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Palestine in Group A, the West Asian side will aim to build on their experience and challenge for a place beyond the Round of 16 for the first time.

Match schedule finalised for #AsianCup2027

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Match schedule finalised for #AsianCup2027

Kuala Lumpur: The kick-off times and venues for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ have been confirmed as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Local Organising Committee (LOC) today revealed the finalised match schedule.

Staged in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the very first time, the quest for ultimate glory at the 19th edition of Asia’s crown jewel ignites on January 7 (Thursday) in the capital city of Riyadh at the 72,000-seater King Fahd Sports City Stadium when Saudi Arabia take on Palestine at 8pm in what promises to be a thrilling opening match.

Know your team: Kuwait

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Kuwait

Kuala Lumpur: Kuwait will feel they are back where they belong as the former champions eye a memorable outing at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

The heydays of 1980 where Kuwait were crowned champions after a 3-0 win against Korea Republic seem like a distant past but there’s hope within the camp that this qualification is the first step towards rediscovering their place at the top tier of Asian football.

Group E: China PR 3-2 United States

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Group E: China PR 3-2 United States

Rabat: China PR stayed perfect after a thrilling 3-2 win against the United States to finish top of Group E in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 on Sunday.

China PR will next face France in the Round of 16 on Thursday.

Group F: Mexico 1-0 Australia

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Group F: Mexico 1-0 Australia

Rabat: Australia's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 campaign to an end following a 1-0 defeat to Mexico in their Group F tie on Sunday.

The loss meant tournament debutants Australia finished with a point, which was not enough for them to seal a spot in the next stage.

Know your team: Saudi Arabia

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia will be hoping home advantage can inspire a return to the summit of continental football when they host the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, with the three-time champions determined to end a title drought stretching back more than three decades.

One of the continent’s most successful nations, the Green Falcons made an immediate impact on their tournament debut at Singapore 1984, lifting the trophy before successfully defending their crown four years later in Qatar.

Group D: Venezuela 0-2 Japan

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Group D: Venezuela 0-2 Japan

Rabat: Japan made it three wins from three to clinch top spot in Group D with a 2-0 win over Venezuela in their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 fixture on Saturday.

Sadayoshi Shirai’s side finished with a perfect record, three points clear of France, while Venezuela will wait to see if they advance as one of the best third-placed teams.

#AsianCup - Facts & Figures

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

#AsianCup - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Anticipation continues to build for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, with the action set to kick off in slightly over two months.

The upcoming edition is set to be another fiesta of Asian football and the-AFC.com takes a trip down memory lane to highlight some fascinating facts and figures.

Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Rabat: DPR Korea suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to Nigeria in their concluding FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Group B tie on Friday.

The loss, however, didn't prove too costly as the two-time defending champions still topped the group ahead of Nigeria, with Poland also finishing on six points.

Player to watch: Jay Idzes (IDN)

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Jay Idzes (IDN)

Kuala Lumpur: A commanding presence at the heart of Indonesia's defence, skipper Jay Idzes has emerged as a key figure in the Garuda's transformation into a more competitive force in Asian football.

The 26-year-old centre-back polished his skills in Italy, and his experience at the highest level of the European game will be an important asset as the Southeast Asian side look to make their mark at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Group E: China PR 7-0 Samoa

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Group E: China PR 7-0 Samoa

Rabat: China PR cruised into the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Round of 16 after a sparkling 7-0 win over Samoa in their Group E tie on Thursday.

The East Asian side are level on six points with the United States, with their meeting on Sunday to decide the group winners. 

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Know your team: Palestine

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Palestine

Kuala Lumpur: A determined Palestine will be keen to take another step forward when they compete at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

After breaking new barriers to reach the knockout stage for the first time at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, Palestine will be pushing hard to etch a new chapter in their history at the 19th edition of the illustrious competition.

Know your team: Oman

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Oman

Kuala Lumpur: Oman will be determined to impress when they make their sixth appearance at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, having fallen agonisingly short at Qatar 2023.

Drawn alongside hosts Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Palestine in Group A, the West Asian side will aim to build on their experience and challenge for a place beyond the Round of 16 for the first time.

Match schedule finalised for #AsianCup2027

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Match schedule finalised for #AsianCup2027

Kuala Lumpur: The kick-off times and venues for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ have been confirmed as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Local Organising Committee (LOC) today revealed the finalised match schedule.

Staged in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the very first time, the quest for ultimate glory at the 19th edition of Asia’s crown jewel ignites on January 7 (Thursday) in the capital city of Riyadh at the 72,000-seater King Fahd Sports City Stadium when Saudi Arabia take on Palestine at 8pm in what promises to be a thrilling opening match.

Know your team: Kuwait

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Kuwait

Kuala Lumpur: Kuwait will feel they are back where they belong as the former champions eye a memorable outing at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

The heydays of 1980 where Kuwait were crowned champions after a 3-0 win against Korea Republic seem like a distant past but there’s hope within the camp that this qualification is the first step towards rediscovering their place at the top tier of Asian football.

Group E: China PR 3-2 United States

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Group E: China PR 3-2 United States

Rabat: China PR stayed perfect after a thrilling 3-2 win against the United States to finish top of Group E in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 on Sunday.

China PR will next face France in the Round of 16 on Thursday.

Group F: Mexico 1-0 Australia

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Group F: Mexico 1-0 Australia

Rabat: Australia's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 campaign to an end following a 1-0 defeat to Mexico in their Group F tie on Sunday.

The loss meant tournament debutants Australia finished with a point, which was not enough for them to seal a spot in the next stage.

Know your team: Saudi Arabia

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia will be hoping home advantage can inspire a return to the summit of continental football when they host the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, with the three-time champions determined to end a title drought stretching back more than three decades.

One of the continent’s most successful nations, the Green Falcons made an immediate impact on their tournament debut at Singapore 1984, lifting the trophy before successfully defending their crown four years later in Qatar.

Group D: Venezuela 0-2 Japan

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Group D: Venezuela 0-2 Japan

Rabat: Japan made it three wins from three to clinch top spot in Group D with a 2-0 win over Venezuela in their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 fixture on Saturday.

Sadayoshi Shirai’s side finished with a perfect record, three points clear of France, while Venezuela will wait to see if they advance as one of the best third-placed teams.

#AsianCup - Facts & Figures

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

#AsianCup - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Anticipation continues to build for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, with the action set to kick off in slightly over two months.

The upcoming edition is set to be another fiesta of Asian football and the-AFC.com takes a trip down memory lane to highlight some fascinating facts and figures.

Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Rabat: DPR Korea suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to Nigeria in their concluding FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Group B tie on Friday.

The loss, however, didn't prove too costly as the two-time defending champions still topped the group ahead of Nigeria, with Poland also finishing on six points.

Player to watch: Jay Idzes (IDN)

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Jay Idzes (IDN)

Kuala Lumpur: A commanding presence at the heart of Indonesia's defence, skipper Jay Idzes has emerged as a key figure in the Garuda's transformation into a more competitive force in Asian football.

The 26-year-old centre-back polished his skills in Italy, and his experience at the highest level of the European game will be an important asset as the Southeast Asian side look to make their mark at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Group E: China PR 7-0 Samoa

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Group E: China PR 7-0 Samoa

Rabat: China PR cruised into the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Round of 16 after a sparkling 7-0 win over Samoa in their Group E tie on Thursday.

The East Asian side are level on six points with the United States, with their meeting on Sunday to decide the group winners. 

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Know your team: Palestine

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Palestine

Kuala Lumpur: A determined Palestine will be keen to take another step forward when they compete at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

After breaking new barriers to reach the knockout stage for the first time at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, Palestine will be pushing hard to etch a new chapter in their history at the 19th edition of the illustrious competition.

Know your team: Oman

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Oman

Kuala Lumpur: Oman will be determined to impress when they make their sixth appearance at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, having fallen agonisingly short at Qatar 2023.

Drawn alongside hosts Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Palestine in Group A, the West Asian side will aim to build on their experience and challenge for a place beyond the Round of 16 for the first time.

Match schedule finalised for #AsianCup2027

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Match schedule finalised for #AsianCup2027

Kuala Lumpur: The kick-off times and venues for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ have been confirmed as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Local Organising Committee (LOC) today revealed the finalised match schedule.

Staged in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the very first time, the quest for ultimate glory at the 19th edition of Asia’s crown jewel ignites on January 7 (Thursday) in the capital city of Riyadh at the 72,000-seater King Fahd Sports City Stadium when Saudi Arabia take on Palestine at 8pm in what promises to be a thrilling opening match.

Know your team: Kuwait

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Kuwait

Kuala Lumpur: Kuwait will feel they are back where they belong as the former champions eye a memorable outing at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

The heydays of 1980 where Kuwait were crowned champions after a 3-0 win against Korea Republic seem like a distant past but there’s hope within the camp that this qualification is the first step towards rediscovering their place at the top tier of Asian football.

Group E: China PR 3-2 United States

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Group E: China PR 3-2 United States

Rabat: China PR stayed perfect after a thrilling 3-2 win against the United States to finish top of Group E in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 on Sunday.

China PR will next face France in the Round of 16 on Thursday.

Group F: Mexico 1-0 Australia

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Group F: Mexico 1-0 Australia

Rabat: Australia's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 campaign to an end following a 1-0 defeat to Mexico in their Group F tie on Sunday.

The loss meant tournament debutants Australia finished with a point, which was not enough for them to seal a spot in the next stage.

Know your team: Saudi Arabia

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia will be hoping home advantage can inspire a return to the summit of continental football when they host the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, with the three-time champions determined to end a title drought stretching back more than three decades.

One of the continent’s most successful nations, the Green Falcons made an immediate impact on their tournament debut at Singapore 1984, lifting the trophy before successfully defending their crown four years later in Qatar.

Group D: Venezuela 0-2 Japan

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Group D: Venezuela 0-2 Japan

Rabat: Japan made it three wins from three to clinch top spot in Group D with a 2-0 win over Venezuela in their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 fixture on Saturday.

Sadayoshi Shirai’s side finished with a perfect record, three points clear of France, while Venezuela will wait to see if they advance as one of the best third-placed teams.

#AsianCup - Facts & Figures

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

#AsianCup - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Anticipation continues to build for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, with the action set to kick off in slightly over two months.

The upcoming edition is set to be another fiesta of Asian football and the-AFC.com takes a trip down memory lane to highlight some fascinating facts and figures.

Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Rabat: DPR Korea suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to Nigeria in their concluding FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Group B tie on Friday.

The loss, however, didn't prove too costly as the two-time defending champions still topped the group ahead of Nigeria, with Poland also finishing on six points.

Player to watch: Jay Idzes (IDN)

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Jay Idzes (IDN)

Kuala Lumpur: A commanding presence at the heart of Indonesia's defence, skipper Jay Idzes has emerged as a key figure in the Garuda's transformation into a more competitive force in Asian football.

The 26-year-old centre-back polished his skills in Italy, and his experience at the highest level of the European game will be an important asset as the Southeast Asian side look to make their mark at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Group E: China PR 7-0 Samoa

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Group E: China PR 7-0 Samoa

Rabat: China PR cruised into the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Round of 16 after a sparkling 7-0 win over Samoa in their Group E tie on Thursday.

The East Asian side are level on six points with the United States, with their meeting on Sunday to decide the group winners.