Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Buriram: Vietnam, runners-up from the previous edition, are joined by 2013 bronze-medallists Jordan as well as DPR Korea and the UAE in pursuit of two quarter-final tickets, and ultimately maiden continental glory.
Rounding up our detailed profiles of the 16 teams battling for the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020, join the-AFC.com as we look at the four sides kicking-off the final group hosted by Buriram starting on Friday.
In addition to the honour and prestige of being crowned continental champions at U23 level, the tournament offers three spots at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, meaning there will be plenty at stake at every stage of the competition.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: As host nation Thailand prepare to lock horns with Iraq, Australia and Bahrain at January’s AFC U23 Championship, there appears little to choose between Group A’s quartet of title contenders.
Ahead of Wednesday’s opening matches, when Iraq face Australia and Thailand take on Bahrain, join the-AFC.com as we begin our detailed look at the teams vying for Continental glory across four venues in Thailand.
The top two sides in Group A will qualify for the quarter-finals, while the tournament’s top three finishers will earn places at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: Qatar will have their hands full in Group B of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 as they face challenge in the form of Japan, Saudi Arabia and Syria.
Group B contenders, Qatar, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Syria, will kick off their campaigns in Bangkok on January 9, but before the teams cross paths, join the-AFC.com as we explore how they got here.
The top two sides in Group B will qualify for the quarter-finals, while the tournament’s top three finishers will earn places at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: With the defending champions and three of the continent’s footballing heavyweights all present, Group C looks set to produce some AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020’s must-see matches.
With just four days remaining until the tournament begins, join the-AFC.com for a look at the key names from Uzbekistan, Korea Republic, China PR and Islamic Republic of Iran.
The top two sides in Group C will advance to the quarter-finals, while the tournament’s top three finishers will qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: A forward who's shining for the Golden Stars, an Emirati and Korean full of promise and a goalkeeper poised to one day take over from the legendary Amer Shafi, Group D will have bags of potential on display at the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020.
While Vietnam will start the campaign as favourites, there's plenty to suggest talented Jordan, United Arab Emirates and DPR Korea sides can challenge the Southeast Asians in what looks an intriguing group.
As the four sides chase two knockout round qualification spots, here's the-AFC.com's pick of the players to look out for.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The young White Wolf, a solid pair of hands, and two players with European experience looking to finally fulfill their potential, are the ones to keep an eye on in Group C of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020.
Songkhla is set to feature a feast of football with five of Group C's six fixtures taking place in southern Thailand. Taking to the field at Tinsulanon Stadium will be defending champions Uzbekistan, perennial contenders Korea Republic, China PR and Islamic Republic of Iran.
We have picked out four players capable of shining in Songkhla.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The latest graduate from the vaunted Aspire Academy, the J.League's best young player and two West Asian starlets, Group B of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 boasts a quartet of talented tyros worth looking out for.
A group that involves four of Asia's biggest sides in Qatar, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Syria is set up to be one of the most intriguing, with some of the Continent's best next generation on display.
We have selected a player from each side who could be the stand-out.