The final round of the AFC U17 Championship group stage continues with matches that are decisive for the race to win tickets to the quarterfinals.
At 11:00 PM on May 13th, U17 Uzbekistan will meet U17 Australia in Group D. This is a match considered balanced as both teams possess good physical foundation and speed. U17 Uzbekistan shows stability in their playing style, while U17 Australia is highly rated for their ability to compete.
By 00:00 on May 14, Group C will simultaneously have 2 matches including U17 Korea vs U17 Yemen; U17 Vietnam vs U17 UAE. After 2 rounds, the situation in the group stage is still undecided as all 4 teams still have a chance to advance.
U17 South Korea is currently leading the group with 4 points and has a great advantage in the race to win a ticket to the quarterfinals. Just a draw against U17 Yemen, the East Asian representative will definitely advance. However, U17 Yemen is also showing the ability to create surprise after winning against U17 UAE in the previous match.
Meanwhile, U17 Vietnam enters the match against U17 UAE with self-determination in hand. Coach Cristiano Roland's team currently has 3 points and is ranked 2nd. A victory will help U17 Vietnam win a direct ticket to the quarterfinals, and also a ticket to the 2026 U17 World Cup.
Schedule of the 2026 AFC U17 Championship:
11:00 p.m. May 13: U17 Uzbekistan - U17 Australia (group D)
00:00 May 14: U17 Korea - U17 Yemen (group C)
00:00 on May 14: U17 Vietnam - U17 UAE (Group C)
