After a surprising journey, U17 China won the right to participate in the final match of the tournament. The young team from the land of billions of people overcame U17 Australia in the semi-finals with an effective counter-attacking defense style even though they did not control the ball overwhelmingly.
In the group stage, U17 China went through many difficult times before winning a ticket to the next round. However, the deeper they went, the more coach Bin Ukishima's team showed progress in tactics as well as competitive bravery.
Their opponent in the final is U17 Japan - a team that has shown stable form since the beginning of the tournament. The East Asian representative possesses an effective attack and an organized ball control style. On the journey to the final, U17 Japan made their mark with convincing victories against strong opponents.
In the group stage, U17 Japan once defeated U17 China with a score of 2-1. That result helped the young team from the land of the rising sun have more confidence before the rematch in the championship match.
However, U17 China is expected to create many difficulties thanks to their disciplined defense and taking advantage of counter-attack opportunities. Meanwhile, U17 Japan is still rated slightly higher thanks to the uniform quality of the squad and international competition experience.
The 2026 AFC U17 Championship final promises to be exciting as both teams aim for the highest title of Asian youth football.
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