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Preview - Group B: Iraq v DPR Korea

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Preview - Group B: Iraq v DPR Korea

Shenzhen: Iraq and DPR Korea will meet in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 in what promises to be a thrilling affair between two former champions at the Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium on Thursday.

Five-time winners Iraq will be making a 10th consecutive appearance at the Finals, having last claimed the trophy in 2000 and finishing runners-up in 2023.

#AFCU20 - Know your China 2025 teams

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - Know your China 2025 teams

Shenzhen: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 kicks off on Wednesday with 16 teams set to vie for the title.

Twelve will be seeking to emerge champions again and as the excitement peaks, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the four groups.

#AFCU20 - China 2025 squads finalised

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - China 2025 squads finalised

Shenzhen: The squads for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™ have been named as the 16 teams get set for what they hope is the road to glory.

Numerous players have previously used the tournament as the springboard to success and China 2025 promises to be the same.

Saudi Arabia 2025 - Know Your Teams

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2025 - Know Your Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday produced four thrilling groups.

As the 16 sides start planning their assault for the coveted title, the-AFC.com looks at the lineup for each of the four groups.

#AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2025 groups finalised

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

#AFCU17 Saudi Arabia 2025 groups finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The groups for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 were decided following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams, divided into four groups, will not only be bidding for the coveted trophy but also for the eight spots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 – the first edition of the newly expanded 48-team strong annual tournament.

Year in Review: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea emerged champions of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 after defeating Spain on penalties in the final.

It was a record third title for DPR Korea, who dominated the tournament from the first blow of the whistle.

Asia's other representatives were Japan and Korea Republic with the tournament being the final 16-team affair with the 2025 edition to be expanded to 24 nations.

Year in Review: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea won the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 after defeating Japan 1-0 in the final.

It was a well deserved triumph as the East Asian side impressed from the first kick of the ball to emerge champions for a record equalling third time.

Year in Review: AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea emerged champions of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 with a 1-0 win over Japan in the final.

Korea Republic finished third after edging China 2-1 in the playoff with the top three finishers qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

Year in Review: AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea marked their return to the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ in style as they clinched a well deserved title at Uzbekistan 2024.

Ri Song Ho's players were dominant from start to finish as they ended a 17-year wait to lift the title for a second time, having also finished runners-up on six occasions.

Katanec wants Uzbekistan to aim for perfect finish

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Katanec wants Uzbekistan to aim for perfect finish

Vientiane: Their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 destiny is back in their hands and head coach Srecko Katanec has challenged his Uzbekistan side to aim for a perfect 12 points from their remaining Group A matches.

Abbosbek Fayzullaev’s 44th minute strike earned the Central Asian side a 1-0 win against a resilient DPR Korea on Tuesday as Uzbekistan moved to 13 points, three behind leaders Islamic Republic of Iran but, crucially, three ahead of third-placed United Arab Emirates with the top two teams to earn automatic qualification to the FIFA World Cup 26.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/asian_qualifiers.html/video/asianqualifiers-road-to-26-|-group-a-dpr-korea-0-1-uzbekistan

Group A: DPR Korea 0-1 Uzbekistan

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Group A: DPR Korea 0-1 Uzbekistan

Vientiane: Uzbekistan survived a tough encounter against DPR Korea to emerge 1-0 victors in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A match on Tuesday.

Having lost to Qatar on Thursday, the win was a welcome rebound for Srecko Katanec’s side as they moved to 13 points to take another step towards realising their dream of a place at the FIFA World Cup Finals for the first time.